Senior Finance Controller & Internal Controls Lead

PNWU; Yakima (WA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

403b with Roth option

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) in Yakima, WA, seeks a Controller to lead accounting and financial operations, ensuring GAAP compliance and strong internal controls. The role oversees payroll, AP, treasury, and financial reporting, working with senior finance leadership to steward university resources.

The Controller will coach a finance team, drive process improvements, and align operations with PNWU’s mission to serve rural communities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or related field required.
• Seven+ years of progressively responsible accounting/finance experience, including financial reporting and internal controls.
• Experience leading staff and coordinating audits preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the University's general accounting, close processes, and financial reporting.
• Oversee accounts payable, payroll, treasury, and related financial operations.
• Develop and enforce internal controls and accounting policies; guide staff development.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Leadership

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) in Yakima, WA, seeks a Controller to lead accounting and financial operations, ensuring GAAP compliance and strong internal controls. The role oversees payroll, AP, treasury, and financial reporting, working with senior finance leadership to steward university resources.

The Controller will coach a finance team, drive process improvements, and align operations with PNWU’s mission to serve rural communities.