Controller

Wyandot Memorial Hospital; Upper Sandusky (OH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

OPERS retirement

paid time off

comprehensive insurance

tuition assistance

service bonuses

Job summary

Wyandot Memorial Hospital in Upper Sandusky, Ohio, is seeking a Controller to lead our Finance team and oversee daily accounting operations, payroll, and financial reporting. This full-time, day-shift role collaborates across departments to support budgeting, forecasting, and capital planning.

You will supervise a small accounting team, strengthen internal controls, and manage purchasing and logistics to ensure cost-effective procurement and efficient operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Industrial Engineering, or a related field required.
• Five to seven years of accounting or finance experience required.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Excellent Microsoft Excel and computer skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong customer service skills and ability to work effectively with individuals across the organization.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities with experience supervising or leading teams preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines with accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, payroll, cash management, and financial reporting.
• Provide leadership and oversight to the Purchasing and Logistics department.
• Lead month-end and year-end closing processes and ensure timely and accurate financial statements.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls and accounting processes.
• Supervise and support the accounting team, providing guidance and leadership as needed.
• Oversee purchasing and logistics operations to support cost-effective procurement, inventory management, and efficient supply chain processes.
• Analyze financial information and assist with budgeting, forecasting, and capital planning.
• Collaborate with Finance, Operations, HR, Purchasing and Logistics, and other departments on financial and operational matters.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting, purchasing, and operational processes and systems.
• Prepare financial reports, correspondence, and other documentation as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Written and verbal communication

Customer service

Leadership

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business / Accounting / Finance / Industrial Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Join our team at Wyandot Memorial Hospital, where you’ll find a supportive, community-focused environment, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our patients. Be part of a dedicated team that values teamwork, professional growth, and a strong commitment to compassionate, high-quality care.

The Controller position is part of the Finance department and is a full-time role working day shift, Monday through Friday. The Controller oversees core accounting operations as well as the Purchasing and Logistics department, ensuring accuracy, compliance, efficiency, and effective financial and operational processes.

This position oversees financial reporting, month-end close, general ledger management, internal controls, and a small accounting team responsible for payroll, accounts payable, cash management, and close activities. The Controller also provides leadership and oversight to Purchasing and Logistics and works collaboratively with Finance, Operations, HR, and other departments. The role provides opportunities to support strategic financial functions, including budgeting, forecasting, and capital planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Industrial Engineering, or a related field required.
• Five to seven years of accounting or finance experience required.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Excellent Microsoft Excel and computer skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong customer service skills and ability to work effectively with individuals across the organization.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities with experience supervising or leading teams preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines with accuracy and attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, payroll, cash management, and financial reporting.
• Provide leadership and oversight to the Purchasing and Logistics department.
• Lead month-end and year-end closing processes and ensure timely and accurate financial statements.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls and accounting processes.
• Supervise and support the accounting team, providing guidance and leadership as needed.
• Oversee purchasing and logistics operations to support cost-effective procurement, inventory management, and efficient supply chain processes.
• Analyze financial information and assist with budgeting, forecasting, and capital planning.
• Collaborate with Finance, Operations, HR, Purchasing and Logistics, and other departments on financial and operational matters.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting, purchasing, and operational processes and systems.
• Prepare financial reports, correspondence, and other documentation as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Wyandot Memorial Hospital is a proud, independent community hospital serving Upper Sandusky and the surrounding region since 1950. We’re not part of a large healthcare system - which means we make decisions locally, prioritize personalized care, and stay focused on what matters most: our patients and our people. Our team enjoys a supportive work environment and a competitive benefits package that includes OPERS retirement, paid time off, comprehensive insurance, tuition assistance, and service bonuses. At Wyandot Memorial, you’re part of a close-knit team where your voice is heard and your work truly makes a difference.

• OPERS retirement
• paid time off
• comprehensive insurance
• tuition assistance
• service bonuses

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