Overview

Northwest Permanente is seeking a Senior Controller within our Accounting department. The Senior Controller oversees all aspects of the company's accounting operations, including establishment and maintenance of the financial reporting functions in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Key areas of oversight include management of the accounting team, development and maintenance of an effective system of internal controls, and analysis of financial data to inform strategic decisions and ensure compliance with GAAP. This position reports directly to the Northwest Permanente CFO and provides strategic financial guidance to senior management.Primary Responsibilities:

• Fulfill activities to comply with accounting standards, reporting and risk management, including:
• • Developing and maintaining a robust system of internal controls to ensure financial information is accurate, timely and adequately safeguarded. Includes procedures such as monthly reviews and reconciliations.
  • Coordinates and manages both internal and external audits.
  • Ensures timely and accurate reporting and payments to State and Federal regulatory agencies.
  • Reviews, revises, and administers company-wide accounting policies to ensure compliance with all relevant accounting standards, regulations, and tax laws.
• Oversees and coordinates the monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close process, including preparation and review of company financial statements on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis in accordance with GAAP.
• Develops goals and priorities for the department and assign tasks and projects along with overseeing staff development.
• Analyzes current processes to identify areas of potential efficiency, then work with process owners to implement improvements.

Qualifications:

• Minimum bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance or Business Administration.
• Minimum seven (7) years of experience in a variety of financial and management positions with five (5) years of recent experience in a complex research, healthcare, or related organization.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA)

Preferred Qualification:

• Significant knowledge of GAAP and applicable federal and state laws and regulations related to corporate taxation.
• Thorough knowledge of inter-entity accounting.
• Auditing experience or significant related consulting experience.
• Demonstrated experience in ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) accounting system.
• Strong written and oral communication skills with employees across departments and hierarchy, including explanation of financial information.
• Experience with training staff on accounting procedures and process improvement analysis.

This description is indicative of the general nature and level of work required for this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive description of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of those assigned to this job.

For more information about this position, contact Courtney Johnson, courtney.l.johnson@kp.org.

About Northwest Permanente: We are the Permanente in Kaiser Permanente. As the largest self-governed, independent, multispecialty medical group practicing in Oregon and Southwest Washington, we practice Permanente Medicine. Together with Kaiser Foundation Health Plans and Kaiser Foundation Hospitals, we form Kaiser Permanente of the Northwest, an integrated health care program.

BENEFITS OVERVIEW -- Administrative professionals

• 15% of eligible earnings annual retirement contribution Northwest Permanente makes automatic employer contributions to retirement programs in the amount of 15% of eligible earnings - on top of pay.
• 90%+ Employer-paid Health Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Child Care Benefits
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Hybrid Work Options*
• Paid Parental Leave
• Self-Care Days + PTO In addition to PTO of 3-5 weeks per year (depending on length of employment), NWP employees receive 6-10 days for self-care. Self-Care days are front-loaded and prorated based on full-time or part-time status.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Northwest Permanente, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Northwest Permanente believes that equity, inclusion, and diversity among our employees are critical to our success, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.