Controller

Help Lead the Financial Future of a Mission-Driven Healthcare Organization!

Are you a seasoned accounting professional with a strategic mindset and a passion for mission-driven work? Wallace is looking for a Controller to join our leadership team and provide both hands on accounting expertise and big picture financial insight. In this role, you’ll ensure the integrity of our financial operations and play a key part in analyzing trends, refining systems, and identifying opportunities to strengthen our organization’s fiscal health.

Key Details:

• Salary: $90,000-$105,000 per year, DOE
• Schedule: Full time, Monday -Friday, with four days in office and one work from home day. As you settle into the role and meet key benchmarks, there may be opportunities for additional remote flexibility in the future.
• Location: 18633 SE Stark St. Portland, OR 97233
• Benefits: Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance; Paid Time Off; Short- and Long-term Disability Insurance; Life & AD&D Insurance; Flexible/Dependent Care Spending Accounts; 401k Program; Employee Assistance Program

About Us:

At Wallace, we're on a mission to improve the health outcomes of our community. As a not-for-profit Federally Qualified Health Center, we've been a stable and trusted healthcare provider for over 40 years. Founded by Dr. James Reuler, Wallace began by bringing essential medical care to uninsured and low-income residents. Today, we offer comprehensive medical, dental, and behavioral health services, staying deeply connected to our vibrant, multicultural community. We're committed to supporting the whole person, ensuring every individual receives the care they deserve.

Why Join Us?

• No Weekends! Enjoy a Monday-Friday schedule.
• Strategic Impact: Use your financial expertise to influence big-picture decisions.
• Mission-Driven Work: Help make quality healthcare accessible to all.
• Collaborative Team: Work with leaders who value thoughtful analysis and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead day to day accounting operations while maintaining a strong internal control environment.
• Manage and analyze the General Ledger, financial statements, and month end/year end close processes.
• Partner with the COO to develop financial reports, strategic forecasts, and board materials.
• Conduct high level analysis to identify financial trends and recommend process or system improvements.
• Oversee compliance with GAAP, federal grant guidelines, and other regulatory standards.
• Take the lead on external audits, ensuring preparedness and accurate reporting.
• Supervise and support the Accountant I, stepping in for payroll approvals as needed.
• Help identify and close departmental or procedural gaps through a high-level, strategic lens.

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (Master’s degree is a plus!).
• 5 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally including leadership roles.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with a solutions-oriented mindset.
• Experience with nonprofit or healthcare accounting preferred.
• Comfortable leading system and process improvements.
• Familiarity with Sage Intacct and ADP preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills and a strong command of accrual-based accounting.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and manage multiple priorities.

Wallace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in the power of community health. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion strengthens our work, and we’re building a team that reflects the vibrant communities we serve.