Controller

About the role

Homeland Talent Solutions is partnering with a community-focused Critical Access Hospital in Southwest Washington to hire a Controller to lead its accounting function and work closely with the CFO. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Controller or a high‑performing Assistant Controller, Senior Accounting Manager, Accounting Director, Finance Manager, or similar accounting leader ready to take on broader ownership, visibility, and leadership. The Controller will oversee the hospital’s core accounting operations, lead an experienced three‑person accounting team, and serve as a key financial partner to the CFO and hospital leadership. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the organization’s financial operations while supporting the hospital’s mission and long‑term success. The organization employs approximately 185 team members and combines a Critical Access Hospital with a growing rural health clinic.

Responsibilities

• Own the accuracy and integrity of the hospital’s financial statements, general ledger, month‑end close process, and balance‑sheet reconciliations
• Oversee financial reporting, budget‑to‑actual analysis, accounting controls, and recurring reporting requirements
• Serve as the primary accounting contact for annual financial, compliance, and accountability audits
• Lead, develop, and support an experienced accounting team consisting of a Senior Accountant, AP Specialist, and Payroll Specialist
• Prepare financial reports, analysis, and supporting materials for executive leadership and Board presentations
• Partner with department leaders to address financial questions, investigate variances and issues, and provide timely follow‑up and resolution
• Collaborate closely with the CFO on accounting operations and broader finance initiatives, with responsibilities tailored to the candidate’s experience and capabilities
• Support hospital‑specific accounting and financial requirements, including Critical Access Hospital and Medicare‑related processes, as applicable

Requirements

• Progressive accounting experience with demonstrated responsibility for financial reporting, general ledger accounting, month‑end close, and balance‑sheet reconciliations
• Strong technical accounting knowledge with sound judgment and attention to detail
• Proven experience leading, mentoring, or providing direction to accounting professionals
• Ability to work effectively in the details while also delegating responsibilities and providing strong team leadership
• High standards for accuracy, accountability, integrity, and quality of work
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with an approachable, collaborative leadership style
• Ability and willingness to work onsite in South Bend, Washington
• CPA or other advanced accounting credential
• Hospital or healthcare accounting experience
• Critical Access Hospital/Medicare cost‑report experience
• Sage Intacct or Epic experience
• Union environment experience

Pay

Competitive base salary of $110,000–$144,000, plus a sign‑on bonus and relocation assistance for the right candidate.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Strong medical and retirement benefits