Controller

Location

Northwest Educational Service District
1601 R Avenue
Anacortes, WA 98221

Position Summary

The NWESD aspires to be a racially and culturally inclusive staff that reflects the diversity of those we serve. We believe this strengthens our organization, stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas, and enriches staff engagement.

Summary:

The Controller is responsible for the comprehensive management of all agency accounting functions, including transactional processing, supervision of accounting and finance staff, and development and maintenance of fiscal processes. This role ensures financial transactions for all funds are completed in accordance with prescribed accounting practices, legal requirements, and robust internal controls. The Controller leads payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, financial analysis, grant accounting, asset inventory, and financial reporting functions.

Full job description

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business, Public Administration, or related field. Minimum seven years of applicable governmental accounting and/or auditing experience. Minimum three years of supervisory experience required. Experience in payroll processing oversight preferred. CPA designation strongly preferred. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered. Valid Washington State driver’s license. Washington State Patrol background clearance required.

Employment Conditions and Benefits

8 hours per day, Monday - Friday, 260 days per year.

This position is pending board approval.

Estimated start date: March 2026

Benefits Include: Medical Insurance; Dental and Vision insurance with 100% paid premiums for employee and eligible dependents; Annual Paid Leave - (20-25) Vacation days, (12) Sick days, (1) Floating Holiday, (13) observed Holidays, Bereavement Leave, Jury Duty Leave; Tuition Reimbursement; Long Term Disability; Basic Life Insurance; WA State Dept. of Retirement Systems Membership -Teachers' Retirement System (TRS) or Schools Employees' Retirement System (SERS); Deferred Compensation Program (DCP) offering 457 deferred savings plan; Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care; Voluntary Employees' Benefits Association (VEBA) participation; Employee Assistance Program; Professional Development opportunities.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements: Work is performed primarily in an office environment; however, travel may be required to for workshops, committee representation, or conferences. Lifts and carries a maximum of forty (40) pounds. Adequate manual and finger dexterity, hearing, speech, and vision are necessary to perform the essential functions of this position. This position may be eligible for partial telecommuting at the discretion of the Deputy Superintendent for Business and Operations, following a successful six-month probation period.

Hazards: Potential hazards are present bases on the fact that the position requires the incumbent to drive a significant amount. Hazards may include but are not limited to traveling alone, driving in inclement weather conditions, and varied road conditions.

Salary Range

How to Apply

Submit a complete application at nwesd.org/jobs. Applications for this position must include:

• Letter of Interest
• Resume
• Copies of Transcripts (Official or Unofficial)
• Other documents may be included at your discretion.