Controller, Accounting

Description

Recruitment Period: 10/07/2026 - Until Filled

Status:
Full-Time, 40 hours/week

Salary Information:
Annual Minimum Salary-$102,700-Annual Maximum Salary-$174,600

Hiring Rate:
Dependent upon qualifications and experience

On Campus Position

Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) was founded as a 501(c) (3) non-profit medical institution in 2005 aimed at increasing access to health care in medically underserved areas of the Pacific Northwest.

The University currently offers the degrees of Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Doctor of Dental Medicine, Master of Biomedical Sciences, and Master of Science in Occupational Therapy enrolling over 550 students annually. Interprofessional education partnerships with other universities adds another 100 students to the population. The campus includes 300 employees with academic programming spread over a five-state region.

PNWU is located in Yakima, WA, a city of approximately 95,000 located in the south-central part of the state near the eastern slopes of the Cascade Mountains in a major agricultural and outdoor recreation region. It is approximately 140 miles from Seattle, 170 miles from Portland, and 200 miles from Spokane. The Yakima Valley is a wonderful place to live, work and play.

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Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) does not sponsor employment visas. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and for the duration of their employment with PNWU. Employment eligibility will be verified in accordance with federal law.

The Controller provides leadership and oversight for PNWU’s accounting and financial operations, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting, effective internal controls, regulatory compliance, and efficient financial processes. The Controller oversees general accounting, financial reporting, accounts payable, payroll, treasury operations, audit coordination, and related financial systems and processes.

The Controller serves as the University’s senior operational finance leader and works closely with the Vice President for Finance & Administration/CFO to safeguard University resources, strengthen financial operations, and support responsible financial stewardship.

As a leader of others, the Controller is responsible for building a cohesive, collaborative accounting and financial operations team grounded in trust, clear expectations, and psychological safety. The Controller coaches and develops the Senior Accountant, Accountant, Senior Accounts Payable Specialist, and Senior Payroll Specialist toward their full potential, delegates thoughtfully as people grow in capability, addresses concerns directly and with care, and keeps the connection between the team’s daily work and PNWU’s mission of serving rural and medically underserved communities visible and meaningful.

• Duties a employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Lead the University’s general accounting function and monthly and annual close processes, ensuring financial records are complete, accurate, timely, and appropriately supported.
• Oversee preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and related financial reports in accordance with GAAP and University policies.
• Ensure timely completion and review of journal entries, general ledger activity, balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, allocations, and financial adjustments.
• Oversee accounting for restricted and designated funds, grants, fixed assets, leases, debt, investments, and other significant or complex transactions.
• Establish clear account…