Assistant Business Controller- Finance

Company: Netsmart Technologies
Location: Overland Park
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

At Netsmart, improving care delivery isn’t just our aspiration, it’s our passion! For more than 50 years, we’ve been a healthcare software company developing technology and providing services in the behavioral health, human services, and Post-Acute markets. We collaborate with organizations and partner with our clients across the care spectrum to anticipate challenges, identify obstacles and recognize new opportunities as healthcare evolves. We continuously strive to advance our Netsmart technologies and offerings beyond the EHR by embracing new technology trends that empower healthcare professionals to provide the best possible care. Assistant Business Controller The Assistant Business Controller plays a key role in supporting the financial health and strategic decision-making of an assigned region. This position partners closely with cross?functional teams including project management, billing, collections, relationship management, and sales to ensure accurate reporting of revenue, bookings, and cash collections. The role supports regional forecasting, variance analysis, financial planning, and both standard and ad hoc reporting, helping leadership understand financial performance and proactively address risks and opportunities. Working alongside other Business Controllers, this role contributes to driving financial strategy and ensuring timely, data?driven insights across the business. This role is ideal for a highly analytical, data?driven professional with strong Excel fundamentals and an interest in process improvement and modern finance tools. The Assistant Business Controller will spend significant time manipulating large datasets, enhancing models and reports, and identifying opportunities to make existing processes more efficient through better structure, automation, or newer?generation software solutions. As experience is gained, the role is expected to evolve toward more traditional Assistant Business Controller responsibilities, including deeper financial analysis, forecasting, and increased ownership of regional financial performance, offering strong long?term growth and visibility within the organization. Responsibilities Responsible for reporting revenue, cash collections, accounts receivable maintenance and other financial metrics for assigned region Partner with cross-functional teams including project management, billing and collections, relationship management, and sales to ensure accurate and timeline financial management Work with other controllers to set and drive the financial strategy for the region Assist with management of financial performance including bookings, revenue and cash collections Create ad hoc and update standard reporting to secure closure of financial issues and sales opportunities Provide input to the financial planning process Support client alignment (Account management) as a finance partner Perform regional forecasting and provide variance analysis of results relative to forecast Contribute to and support the creation/maintenance of large data sets for underlying financial models Qualifications Required Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance At least 3 years accounting and finance work experience including financial reporting, analysis, planning and forecasting High level of professionalism with internal and external clients Proven ability to consistently meet deadlines Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate across organizational functions and with diverse audiences Preferred Master of Business Administration (MBA) Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license At least 1 year business controller work experience At least 1 year enterprise resources planning (ERP) platform such as Financial Force work experience At least 1 year software revenue recognition and accounting for multiple element arrangements work experience At least 1 year private and public accounting sector work experience; including “Big Four” firm audit Netsmart is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer, providing equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates. All employment decisions at Netsmart, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, promotion and transfer, are based on performance, qualifications, abilities, education and experience. Netsmart does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, past or present military service, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Netsmart desires to provide a healthy and safe workplace and, as a government contractor, Netsmart is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal law. Pursuant to Netsmart policy, all post-offer candidates are required to successfully complete a pre-employment background check, including a drug screen, which is provided at Netsmart’s sole expense. In the event a candidate tests positive for a controlled substance, Netsmart will rescind the offer of employment unless the individual can provide proof of valid prescription to Netsmart’s third party screening provider. If you are located in a state which grants you the right to receive information on salary range, pay scale, description of benefits or other compensation for this position, please use this form to request details which you may be legally entitled. All applicants for employment must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Netsmart does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position. Netsmart's Job Applicant Privacy Notice may be found here .

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