Controller

SEIU 775 Benefits Group; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 124,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully Paid Medical, Dental and Vision

PTO, holidays, and personal days

Employer Funded 401(k) with company‑匹

Stipends for fitness, cell phone, and–

Job summary

SEIU 775 Benefits Group seeks a Controller to lead accounting operations, budgeting, and external audits. You will supervise staff, manage outsourcing partners, and ensure GAAP compliance for nonprofit reporting.

The role reports to the CFO and collaborates with investment strategy and financial operations. Requires 7+ years in accounting/finance and a strong governance mindset for a mission-driven organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• 7+ years of accounting or financial management experience.
• Supervisory or management experience.
• Extensive knowledge of GAAP, nonprofit accounting, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Experience leading organizational budget development and budget administration processes.
• Experience managing annual audits and serving as the primary organizational contact for auditors.
• Exceptional analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including financial analysis, lookups, and pivot tables.
• Proficiency with financial systems, accounting software, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills; ability to explain complex financial information.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting function, month‑end close and financial statement processes to ensure accurate reporting.
• Maintain accounting controls, policies and procedures consistent with GAAP, nonprofit and regulatory requirements.
• Serve as primary relationship manager for outsourced accounting service providers.
• Lead biennial budgeting process and cross‑department coordination.
• Oversee budget administration and variance analysis; reforecast as needed.
• Lead annual financial statement audits and act as primary contact for auditors.
• Improve accounting processes, financial systems, reporting capabilities, and efficiencies.
• Build cross‑functional relationships and provide financial guidance to leadership.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Nonprofit accounting

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Audits

Results oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

Financial systems

Job description

Who We Are:

SEIU 775 Benefits Group’s mission is to improve the skills, health and stability of the caregiver workforce through innovation and high-quality benefits and programs. We intend to make caregiving a health care job of choice.

Job Details

Description

SEIU 775 Benefits Group’s mission is to improve the skills, health and stability of the caregiver workforce through innovation and high-quality benefits and programs. We intend to make caregiving a health care job of choice.

We partner with workers, employers and industry stakeholders to collectively solve workforce problems through innovation, creativity and an evidence-based approach. Together, we deliver high-quality benefits and services to support a growing caregiver workforce.

We are a nonprofit – passionate about revolutionizing the future of in‑home care, and are looking for others to join our smart, collaborative and kind team.

The Details

In‑Office Requirements: This role requires up to 10% presence at our Downtown Seattle headquarters. Standard business hours Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Remote Work Eligibility: For employees residing outside of the Seattle metropolitan area, remote work may be considered in the following states: AZ, CA, CO, ID, FL, OR, TN, VA, or WA. Final approval is determined through a management review process.

Category: Full‑Time, FLSA Exempt, Regular, Non‑Union

Physical Requirements: Must be able to perform tasks that may require prolonged periods of sitting or standing, with or without reasonable accommodation.

About The Position

The Controller is a key finance leader and trusted business partner responsible for ensuring the integrity of the SEIU 775 Benefits Group's accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, internal controls, and compliance activities. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Controller oversees the organization's accounting function through a combination of internal leadership and strategic management of outsourced accounting service providers.

This position partners closely with the Director of Investment Strategy & Financial Operations to provide comprehensive financial stewardship to the Benefits Group and related trusts. The Controller directly supervises accounting staff and works collaboratively within Finance, across departments, with external partners, and with senior leadership to advance the mission and goals of the organization.

You Will

• Oversee the organization's accounting function, month‑end close and financial statement processes to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial reporting;


• Maintain accounting controls, policies and procedures consistent with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), regulatory requirements, nonprofit reporting requirements, grant requirements, and organizational policies;


• Serve as the primary relationship manager for outsourced accounting service providers through close collaboration, monitoring service delivery, reviewing work quality and resolving issues;


• Lead the organization's biennial budgeting process, coordinating budget development across departments and ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and strategic objectives;


• Oversee budget administration throughout the biennium including monitoring budget‑to‑actual performance, analyzing variances, leading budget reforecasting processes and recommending corrective actions as needed;


• Lead the annual financial statement audit and other external reviews, serving as the primary point of contact for auditors;


• Lead initiatives to improve accounting processes, financial systems, reporting capabilities, and organizational efficiencies;


• Build strong cross‑functional relationships and provide financial guidance to leadership and leaders throughout the organization;


• Promote strong collaboration within the Finance team, including close partnership with the Director of Investment Strategy & Financial Operations to ensure alignment between accounting and financial operations, budgeting, financial reporting, forecasting, and long‑term financial strategy;


• Perform other duties as assigned.

You Will Need To Have

Required Leadership Competencies

Managing With Vision And Purpose

Connect their work and the work of teams they lead to the organization’s Mission, Vision, and Values.

Advancing Diversity

Supports equitable and fair treatment and opportunity for all.

Courage

Is not afraid to take action when necessary, accepts critical feedback that is shared with the team without being defensive and incorporates feedback into their work.

Strategic Agility

Sees ahead clearly; can anticipate future consequence and trends accurately.

Decision Quality

Makes good decisions in the appropriate amount of time based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgement.

Building Effective Teams

Blends people into teams when needed; creates strong morale and spirit in their teams, while creating a collaborative environment.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience;


• 7+ years of progressively responsible accounting, finance, or financial management experience.


• Previous supervisory or management experience;


• Extensive knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), nonprofit accounting, financial reporting, and internal controls;


• Experience leading organizational budget development and budget administration processes;


• Experience managing annual audits and serving as the primary organizational contact for auditors;


• Exceptional analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills;


• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including financial analysis, lookups, and pivot tables;


• Proficiency with financial systems, accounting software, and Microsoft Office applications;


• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills;


• Ability to communicate complex financial information in a clear and understandable manner to non‑financial audiences;


• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment;


• Self‑motivated with a commitment to continuous learning and process improvement.

It Will Be Great If You Have

• Obtained a CPA;


• Demonstrated experience overseeing outsourced accounting functions or managing external accounting, audit, payroll, or financial services providers;


• Experience with financial systems implementations, upgrades, or automation projects;


• Experience working in a multi‑entity environment;


• Experience supporting employee benefit plans, trusts, Taft‑Hartley funds, ERISA plans, or other highly regulated nonprofit organizations;


• Experience with grant accounting and indirect cost recovery methodologies.

Salary Range

• $124,275.20 - 166,796.89

Benefits

• Fully Paid Medical, Dental and Vision;


• 18 days PTO, 15 Sick days, 9 holidays, 1 floating holiday, 2 personal days


• End of the year winter break; mid-year summer break and earned paid longevity sabbatical


• Employer Funded Defined Contribution Pension Plan and 401(k) options with company match;


• Fitness, cell phone, internet and furniture stipends.

Statement of Affermative Action

SEIU 775 Benefits Group is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative Action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status.