The Hospital Controller is a key leadership opportunity in a highly respected North Puget Sound area health system seeking a Hospital Controller to guide financial operations, reporting, and internal controls across a mission-driven organization. This Hospital Controller role is ideal for someone who thrives in a hands-on environment where accuracy, accountability, and leadership really matter, and where inpatient hospital experience is required. There’s a real chance here to step into a visible role, influence systems, and support care teams behind the scenes in a meaningful way.

This Hospital Controller position sits within a CMS Five-Star Rated healthcare organization known for strong clinical quality, patient experience, and a deep commitment to community-centered care. The Hospital Controller will support a system that blends operational discipline with a culture that values continuous improvement and transparency. With a strong emphasis on compliance, financial stewardship, and service to both patients and caregivers, the environment is structured yet collaborative, and focused on long-term sustainability. It’s the kind of setting where detail and mission truly intersect, and the Hospital Controller plays a central role in that balance.

The Hospital Controller reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer, Hospital Controller, and serves as a key partner in overall financial strategy and decision-making. This Hospital Controller oversees accounting operations including Accounts Payable, Payroll, Staff Accountants, and Senior Accountants, providing both technical direction and day-to-day leadership. The Hospital Controller also works closely with operational leaders, department directors, and the Finance Committee, supporting executive-level reporting and board-facing financial materials.

The Hospital Controller leads a hospital-based accounting and finance operations team that supports full-cycle financial management including close processes, payroll accuracy, and accounts payable workflows. In this Hospital Controller role, the environment is fast-moving and detail-heavy, with a strong focus on accuracy, timeliness, and internal service to clinical and administrative departments. The team includes experienced accounting professionals who rely on structured leadership, clear communication, and steady prioritization to support hospital-wide operations. The Hospital Controller will step into a setting where collaboration across departments is frequent, and precision is expected daily.

The Hospital Controller is responsible for overseeing month-end, quarterly, and annual close processes ensuring GAAP-compliant financial statements are accurate and delivered on time. This Hospital Controller also leads payroll accounting oversight, ensuring proper general ledger alignment, strong internal controls, and collaboration with Talent Management to maintain accurate employee data and reduce risk. On the accounts payable side, the Hospital Controller ensures timely, accurate invoice processing, strengthens approval workflows, and reduces errors through improved systems and controls.

The Hospital Controller position is located in the North Puget Sound area, offering a strong mix of natural beauty, coastal access, and livable communities that make day-to-day life genuinely enjoyable. This Hospital Controller opportunity also represents a meaningful relocation option for candidates looking to step into a stable, mission-driven healthcare environment with long-term growth potential. The region offers a balance of professional opportunity and quality of life that continues to attract experienced healthcare leaders.

The Hospital Controller role offers Generous Benefits and Competitive Compensation, reflecting the level of responsibility and impact this position carries within the organization. For the right Hospital Controller, this is more than a finance leadership role, it’s a chance to directly strengthen a CMS Five-Star Rated hospital’s long-term stability and support the caregivers who rely on strong financial stewardship every day.