Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager

$115000 - $140000 per year | Coupeville, WA | On-site | Permanent

A bit about us:

We are a well-established, mission-driven healthcare organization serving patients and communities throughout Western Washington. Our organization is committed to delivering high-quality care while creating a supportive environment for employees to grow, collaborate, and make a meaningful impact.

Behind our clinical teams is a strong operational and financial infrastructure that allows us to continue investing in our people, services, and long-term sustainability. Our Finance team plays an essential role in maintaining that foundation, ensuring financial integrity, regulatory compliance, and responsible stewardship of organizational resources.

As we continue to evolve, we are looking for talented professionals who value collaboration, accountability, continuous improvement, and purpose-driven work.

This is an opportunity to join a stable and respected healthcare organization in a leadership position with meaningful visibility across the Finance and Accounting functions.

As Accounting Manager, you'll work directly with the Controller and partner with leaders across the organization while leading a team responsible for several critical accounting functions. You'll have the opportunity to make an immediate impact through process improvement, stronger internal controls, financial analysis, and team development.

• Meaningful leadership role
  - Provide direction and mentorship to an established Accounting team.
• Partner directly with the Controller
  - Gain exposure to strategic financial initiatives, analysis, modeling, and organizational decision-making.
• Make an impact
  - Identify opportunities to improve processes, reporting, controls, and overall efficiency.
• Mission-driven environment
  - Your work directly supports an organization focused on improving the health and well-being of the communities it serves.
• Stable organization
  - Join an established healthcare organization with a strong operational foundation.
• Broad scope
  - Gain exposure to General Ledger, AP, Payroll, financial reporting, audits, compliance, reimbursement, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborative culture
  - Work cross-functionally with Finance, HR, operations, and organizational leadership.
• Comprehensive benefits
  - Receive a robust benefits package designed to support you and your family.

Reporting to the Controller, the Accounting Manager will provide administrative, technical, and supervisory leadership for the Accounting Department. This position will oversee key accounting functions including Accounts Payable, Payroll, General Ledger, financial reporting, cash management, internal controls, and compliance.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong accounting foundation, leadership experience, and the ability to operate effectively in a highly regulated environment. Healthcare experience is strongly preferred, while experience working within a unionized organization and knowledge of collective bargaining agreements is a significant plus.

• Oversee daily accounting operations, including Accounts Payable, Payroll, and General Ledger.
• Partner with the Payroll Manager to ensure accurate payroll administration and compliance with applicable labor agreements.
• Monitor vendor contracts and disbursement controls.
• Support the Controller with financial analysis, feasibility studies, financial modeling, and strategic initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and operational efficiency.
• Develop and monitor productivity metrics and financial trend analyses.
• Coordinate audits, cost reports, grant reporting, and regulatory filings.
• Prepare and review audit schedules, supporting documentation, and financial reports.
• Maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls consistent with GAAP and applicable healthcare requirements.
• Evaluate and strengthen internal controls to safeguard organizational assets.
• Support compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including applicable Medicare and Medicaid reporting requirements.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes.
• Prepare and review financial statements and related reporting.
• Hire, train, supervise, develop, and evaluate Accounting Department employees.
• Collaborate with HR and organizational leadership on payroll, staffing, and…