Job Title: Financial Analyst (Contract – Remote)
Department: Finance & Accounting
Location: Remote (Must be based in EST/CST timezone.)
Position Type: Contract (1099)
About Ascension Recovery Services:
Ascension Recovery Services, headquartered in Orlando, Florida, is a national leader in the development and operations of behavioral health and addiction treatment programs. We partner with healthcare providers and communities to design and manage integrated care models that address substance use and co-occurring mental health conditions. Our mission is to increase access to effective, culturally competent care in underserved communities across the country.
Position Summary:
We are seeking a Contract Financial Analyst to support the budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting functions for new and existing behavioral health programs—including Residential Treatment (RT), Partial Hospitalization (PHP), and Intensive Outpatient Programming (IOP). The ideal candidate brings strong healthcare finance experience, particularly in addiction treatment or behavioral health.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop startup budgets for new substance use disorder treatment programs (RT, PHP, IOP)
- Build annual operating budgets and long-range financial plans
- Create financial models, including forecasted Balance Sheets, Income Statements, and Statements of Cash Flows
- Estimate revenue based on payer reimbursement rates (commercial, Medicaid, self-pay)
- Define operating costs and key financial drivers for new treatment centers
- Analyze accounts receivable and billing/collection patterns
- Perform monthly budget vs. actual variance analysis
- Prepare daily census and monthly KPI reports
- Provide financial insights and support revenue cycle improvement efforts
- Conduct ad hoc financial analysis for strategic decision-making
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business (required); Master’s preferred
- Minimum of 2 years of financial analysis or accounting experience
- Preferred: Experience in addiction treatment, behavioral health, or healthcare finance
- Proficiency in insurance reimbursement modeling (commercial and Medicaid)
- Skilled in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting
- Strong Excel and financial modeling skills
- Ability to communicate financial data clearly to non-financial stakeholders
- Experience with revenue cycle metrics and tools is a plus
Core Values:
We expect all team members and contractors to promote and embody our workplace values:
Kindness, Teamwork, Empathy, Integrity, Excellence, and Mission.
Work Environment:
- Fully remote (U.S.-based, contract role)
- Indoor, environmentally controlled setting
- Requires frequent digital communication (email, video, phone)
- Position involves computer use, sitting, and repetitive hand movements
To Apply:
Submit your resume and a brief cover letter explaining your qualifications and interest in the Contract Financial Analyst role at Ascension Recovery Services. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive team.
