CONTROLLER - BH

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and

401(K) with company match and discount

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Universal Hospital Services Inc. is seeking a Controller to oversee the hospital's accounting and financial operations, reporting to the CFO.

The role focuses on accurate financial records, month-end close, internal controls, budgeting support, and regulatory compliance while guiding the business office functions. The ideal candidate has a bachelor's in accounting or finance, CPA or CMA, and at least five years of progressive experience, including supervisory responsibility and healthcare

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration preferred.
• CPA or CMA required.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting and financial management experience.
• Healthcare or hospital finance experience preferred.
• Prior supervisory or management experience required.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, audits, and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Support the CFO with month-end close, financial reporting, account reconciliations, variance analysis, budgeting support, forecasting, and routine financial operations.
• Supervise accounts payable activities and assist with oversight of payroll, ensuring compliance with corporate policies, internal controls, and reporting deadlines.
• Prepare tax-related schedules and filings, maintain regulatory documentation, and respond to governmental agency inquiries and notices.
• Monitor accounting activity to ensure accuracy, compliance, and effective internal controls; identify and resolve accounting discrepancies and support audit activities.
• Develop and maintain financial reports, spreadsheets, and workflow tools to improve operational efficiency, reporting accuracy, and departmental effectiveness.
• Generate and analyze data from accounting, payroll, and business office systems to support informed decision-making and process improvement initiatives.
• Provide guidance, training, and support to finance, payroll, accounts payable, and business office personnel while fostering a collaborative, customer-service-focused environment.
• Partner with hospital leadership and department managers to support financial objectives, operational performance, and strategic initiatives.
• Maintain professional standards of confidentiality, integrity, accountability, and customer service in all aspects of the role.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Financial management

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Internal controls

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Master's degree preferred

CPA or CMA required

Job description

Responsibilities

Position Summary

The Controller is responsible for supporting the financial management and accounting operations of the hospital through oversight of financial reporting, month-end close activities, internal controls, accounts payable, payroll review, regulatory compliance, and financial analysis. Working closely with the CFO, the Controller ensures the accuracy of financial records, supports budgeting and forecasting processes, develops operational reporting tools, and provides leadership to accounting and business office functions while maintaining compliance with corporate policies and regulatory requirements.

Benefit Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.

Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration preferred.

CPA or CMA required.

Experience

Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting and financial management experience.

Previous healthcare or hospital finance experience preferred.

Prior supervisory or management experience required.

Experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, audits, and internal controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the CFO with month-end close, financial reporting, account reconciliations, variance analysis, budgeting support, forecasting, and routine financial operations.
• Supervise accounts payable activities and assist with oversight of payroll, ensuring compliance with corporate policies, internal controls, and reporting deadlines.
• Prepare tax-related schedules and filings, maintain regulatory documentation, and respond to governmental agency inquiries and notices.
• Monitor accounting activity to ensure accuracy, compliance, and effective internal controls; identify and resolve accounting discrepancies and support audit activities.
• Develop and maintain financial reports, spreadsheets, and workflow tools to improve operational efficiency, reporting accuracy, and departmental effectiveness.
• Generate and analyze data from accounting, payroll, and business office systems to support informed decision-making and process improvement initiatives.
• Provide guidance, training, and support to finance, payroll, accounts payable, and business office personnel while fostering a collaborative, customer-service-focused environment.
• Partner with hospital leadership and department managers to support financial objectives, operational performance, and strategic initiatives.
• Maintain professional standards of confidentiality, integrity, accountability, and customer service in all aspects of the role.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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