Controller

Jefferson Healthcare • Port Townsend, WA

14d • $120,832 - $181,243 • Onsite

About The Position

Jefferson Healthcare is seeking an experienced Controller to provide leadership and oversight of the organization's accounting operations, financial reporting, and compliance functions. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Controller plays a critical role in maintaining the integrity of Jefferson Healthcare's financial information and supporting sound financial stewardship across the organization. This position combines technical accounting expertise with strategic leadership. The Controller serves as a trusted financial partner to executive and department leaders, ensuring accurate and timely financial information, strong internal controls, regulatory compliance, and effective processes that support organizational decision-making. Join Jefferson Healthcare and bring your financial leadership, expertise, and commitment to excellence to an organization dedicated to the health and well-being of our community.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible accounting leadership experience required
• Strong analytical, organizational, critical-thinking, and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with leaders, employees, vendors, auditors, financial institutions, government agencies, and other partners

Nice To Haves

• Previous supervisory or management experience preferred
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred
• Healthcare accounting or hospital finance experience preferred
• Experience with governmental accounting, Medicare Cost Reports, and external audits preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight of the organization's accounting operations, financial reporting, and compliance functions.
• Maintain the integrity of Jefferson Healthcare's financial information.
• Support sound financial stewardship across the organization.
• Serve as a trusted financial partner to executive and department leaders.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial information.
• Ensure strong internal controls.
• Ensure regulatory compliance.
• Ensure effective processes that support organizational decision-making.
• Strengthen financial processes.
• Develop people.
• Support organizational planning.
• Contribute to the long-term financial health of Jefferson Healthcare.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: Market-informed pay designed to recognize your experience, expertise, and leadership.
• Outstanding Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage with competitive employee premiums.
• Retirement Savings: Generous retirement contributions to help you plan for your future.
• Paid Time Off: Support for rest, family, and personal time.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuing education, development, and career growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior