Controller

NEW Health; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

HSA/FSA options

Life Flight membership

401(k) matching

Continuing education

Job summary

NEW Health Administration in Chewelah, WA is seeking a Controller to lead accounting operations, ensure GAAP compliance, and drive accurate financial reporting for a nonprofit healthcare system. The role oversees payroll, grants, audits, and internal controls to sustain financial health and regulatory adherence.

The ideal candidate holds a 4-year degree in accounting/finance, CPA preferred, with at least five years of responsible accounting experience in healthcare or nonprofit settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• CPA license or CPA candidate preferred.
• Five years of progressively responsible accounting experience required.
• Experience in healthcare, nonprofit accounting, grant management, and audit coordination preferred.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee accounting operations, including general ledger activities, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and month-end and year-end close processes.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, grant requirements, regulatory standards, and organizational policies.
• Develop, implement, and maintain financial policies, procedures, and internal controls designed to protect organizational assets and promote financial accuracy.
• Coordinate annual audits, financial reviews, and compliance reporting activities.
• Monitor grant expenditures and financial reporting to ensure compliance with funding requirements.
• Provide financial analysis, reporting, and recommendations to support operational and strategic decision-making.
• Oversee payroll accounting processes and related financial reconciliations.
• Support revenue cycle performance through monitoring, reporting, and collaboration with operational leaders.
• Supervise assigned finance staff and promote accountability, professional development, and continuous improvement.
• Assist with budget development, forecasting, and organizational financial planning.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Travel may be required

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Healthcare reimbursement

Nonprofit accounting

Analytical skills

Regulatory interpretation

Written & verbal communication

Microsoft Excel

Financial systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

Five years accounting experience

Healthcare/nonprofit experience

Tools

Accounting software

Reporting tools

Job description

Job DetailsLevel: ManagementJob Location: NEW Health Administration - Chewelah, WA 99109Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeSalary Range: $98,800.00 - $125,000.00 SalaryJob Shift: Day

Committed to bringing healthcare into communities and communities into healthcare since 1978, NEW Health is rural northeast Washington’s leading non-profit primary care provider. We treat all patients with the respect they deserve while providing high-quality, integrated medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services.

NEW Health has been named one of the best places to work in the Inland Northwest! We set the standard to advance employees within our organization and hold ourselves accountable by tracking employee advancement as one of our key performance indicators.

Our workforce development program, NEW Health University, is nationally recognized for developing local career pathway training. We provide all of our staff with paid, on-the-job training to ensure you are confident and successful in your position.

Our workforce development program, NEW Health University, is nationally recognized for developing local career pathway training with a goal to retain rural youth. For providers, this means you will be surrounded by a well-trained support team so you can focus on treating your patients.

Benefits with You and Your Family in Mind

• Four weeksof paid time offplusnine paid holidays
• Medical andVision insurance for you and your family is 100% paid for by NEW Health.
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options
• Free Life Flight membership for your family
• 401(k) plan with a matching contribution
• Continuing Professional Education, license, and tuition reimbursement opportunities

The above list is not inclusive of all full-time employee benefits and is dependent upon eligibility criteria.

Purpose of the Job:

The Controller is responsible for the integrity and oversight of NEW Health's accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, payroll accounting, grant compliance, and audit activities. The position ensures accurate financial information is available to support organizational decision-making, regulatory compliance, and financial sustainability. The Controller provides operational leadership for accounting functions and develops processes that safeguard organizational assets and support achievement of organizational objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Direct and oversee accounting operations, including general ledger activities, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and month-end and year-end close processes.
• Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), grant requirements, regulatory standards, and organizational policies.
• Develop, implement, and maintain financial policies, procedures, and internal controls designed to protect organizational assets and promote financial accuracy.
• Coordinate annual audits, financial reviews, and compliance reporting activities.
• Monitor grant expenditures and financial reporting to ensure compliance with funding requirements.
• Provide financial analysis, reporting, and recommendations to support operational and strategic decision-making.
• Oversee payroll accounting processes and related financial reconciliations.
• Support revenue cycle performance through monitoring, reporting, and collaboration with operational leaders.
• Supervise assigned finance staff and promote accountability, professional development, and continuous improvement.
• Assist with budget development, forecasting, and organizational financial planning.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Travel may be required

QualificationsEducation/Experience:

Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required. CPA license or CPA candidate preferred. Five years of progressively responsible accounting experience required. Experience in healthcare, nonprofit accounting, grant management, and audit coordination preferred. Supervisory experience preferred.

Skills:

Thorough knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting practices. Knowledge of healthcare reimbursement and nonprofit accounting principles. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills. Ability to interpret regulations and apply financial standards to complex situations. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency in financial systems, reporting tools, and Microsoft Excel

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to move around the facility; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.