Assistant Controller

Company: Empower Behavioral Health LLC
Location: San Antonio
Posted on: February 19, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Description: Reports to: Controller FLSA Status: Exempt, Full Time Location/Travel: San Antonio, TX – Corporate Office Job Summary: Empower Behavioral Health was created with the mission of empowering families by providing the most effective Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services, to ensure that learners with autism and other developmental disabilities reach their maximum potential. We are looking for an experienced Assistant Controller to lead our accounting team in preparing GAAP compliant financial statements and supporting our operations teams with financial insights that allow them to drive the growth and success of Empower Behavioral Health forward. This position also provides some oversight and support to the Controller of our sister company Circle of Care (a leader in pediatric speech, physical, and occupational therapy for children from birth through twenty years old throughout Texas). This is an exciting opportunity for an accounting professional looking to build their career with a growing, private-equity-backed, multi-site healthcare company with an incredible mission. Come join our compassionate and knowledgeable team of professionals! Duties and Responsibilities: Mentor, train, support, and develop accounting staff: Staff Accountant/Payroll Specialist, AP Specialist and Controller for sister company. Foster an environment of strong cross-collaboration and inclusivity. Serves as back-up to accounting staff in Payroll and AP functions. Plans, organizes, and executes the accounting month-end close process and Financial Statement Preparation in accordance with GAAP Standards Assist Controller and CFO with Financial Planning and Analysis: Cash Flow Projections, Budgeting/Forecasting and Variance Analysis, and other Financial Modeling to support decision-making for the Executive and Operation Teams Manage Lease and Revenue accounting processes in accordance with ASC842 and ASC606 Coordinate with external auditors and tax firm staff. Ensure timely completion of audit and tax deliverables. Establish and maintain internal control procedures to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements. Monitor compliance and recommend enhancements as needed. Drive accounting process changes to create efficiencies to shorten the month end close cycle Assist with implementing DataRails and assessing and implementing other new accounting systems Performs other related duties as assigned Requirements: Competencies: Analytical Functional/Technical Skills Attention to Detail Accountability Priority Setting Time Management Problem-Solving A high degree of professionalism Strong written and oral communication Education and Experience: Required: Master’s in Accounting or MBA 3 years of an accounting leadership role within an audited environment Highly proficient in accounting ERP systems Understanding of and ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles; particularly ASC 606 and ASC 842 Experience successfully revamping accounting processes & technology Proficient with payroll/HRIS platforms (Paylocity) Strong project management skills and the ability to meet goals and deadlines Ability to think creatively and implement innovative solutions Adaptability to evolving priorities and deadlines Strong leadership skills with a servant leadership mindset Preferred: CPA or CMA Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central & DataRails Experience in a multi-site healthcare company and/or growing private equity backed entity Empower Behavioral Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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