Strategic Hospital Controller & CPA Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging environment

Competitive compensation

Generous PTO

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

401(k) with company match

SoFi student loan program

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Universal Health Services, Inc. is seeking a Controller to oversee hospital accounting, financial reporting, and month-end close, ensuring internal controls and regulatory compliance.

You will lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis while partnering with CFO and hospital leadership to meet financial objectives. The role requires 5+ years in accounting/financial management with healthcare experience preferred and prior supervisory responsibility.

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.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting and financial management experience.
• Experience in healthcare or hospital finance 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 leadership

Regulatory compliance

Internal controls

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial analysis

Audits

Team management

Education

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

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

CPA or CMA

Job description

Universal Health Services, Inc. is seeking a Controller to oversee hospital accounting, financial reporting, and month-end close, ensuring internal controls and regulatory compliance.

You will lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis while partnering with CFO and hospital leadership to meet financial objectives. The role requires 5+ years in accounting/financial management with healthcare experience preferred and prior supervisory responsibility.