Senior Healthcare Controller Financial Strategy & Oversight

Universal Health Services; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging environment

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, vision plans

401K with company match

Student loan program

Career development

Job summary

Universal Health Services in Spokane, WA seeks a Controller to lead the hospital’s financial reporting, month-end close, internal controls, accounts payable, payroll review, regulatory compliance, and financial analysis under the CFO.

You will support budgeting and forecasting, develop operational reporting tools, and provide leadership to accounting and business office functions while ensuring adherence to corporate policies and regulatory requirements.

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.

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 analysis

Regulatory compliance

Payroll review

Accounts payable

Audits

Financial reporting

Budgeting & forecasting

Education

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

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

CPA or CMA required

Tools

CPA/CMA credentials

Job description

Universal Health Services in Spokane, WA seeks a Controller to lead the hospital’s financial reporting, month-end close, internal controls, accounts payable, payroll review, regulatory compliance, and financial analysis under the CFO.

You will support budgeting and forecasting, develop operational reporting tools, and provide leadership to accounting and business office functions while ensuring adherence to corporate policies and regulatory requirements.