Controller

Wentworth Senior Living is Hiring a Controller!

Join Our Mission: Success in our community starts with our people. The skill, dedication, and well-being of our team shape the care and experience we provide. Our strong resident and family satisfaction reflects the relationships and shared purpose at the heart of our community. If you’re looking for meaningful work where you’re supported, valued, and can make a lasting impact on seniors’ lives through person-centered care, we invite you to join us in helping residents live fuller, more engaged lives.

Location: Portsmouth, NH. WSL is located steps from Portsmouth’s Market Square and Prescott Park, behind the Strawbery Banke Museum.

Job Summary: Wenworth Senior Living (WSL) is looking for an experienced Controller to lead our financial operations and serve as a trusted partner to the President/CEO and leadership team.

This is a hands-on leadership role overseeing accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, billing, collections, payroll, purchasing, and internal controls. The Controller will help ensure the organization remains financially strong, compliant, and positioned to support the people and community we serve.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the Finance Department and oversee daily financial operations.
• Prepare monthly and annual financial statements, budgets, forecasts, and Board reports.
• Lead the annual budgeting process with department leaders.
• Oversee billing, accounts receivable, collections, cash flow, payroll, purchasing, and fixed assets.
• Manage the annual audit and serve as the primary contact with external auditors.
• Oversee insurance, contracts, financial controls, and risk-management activities.
• Provide financial analysis and recommendations to support organizational decisions.
• Partner with leadership, HR, Admissions, and Clinical teams on financial matters.
• Supervise, coach, and develop Finance Department staff.
• Serve as the organization’s HIPAA Security Officer.

This posting provides a general overview of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties or responsibilities.

Requirements:

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive financial management experience.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, budgeting, and internal controls.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including formulas and pivot tables.
• Experience with financial/accounting software.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and analytical skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• A collaborative, solutions-focused approach and strong attention to detail.

Licensure, Registration, and Certification

• CPA preferred but not required.

We compensate our staff with competitive salaries and many other benefits*.

Hours: This is a full-time, exempt, on-site position working Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM. Occasional flexibility outside of regular hours may be needed for special events, projects, or organizational needs.

Rate: $115,000–$125,000 annually, with placement within the range based on experience, qualifications, and relevant expertise.

Benefits:

• Generous PTO
• Weekly pay
• High staff-to-resident ratio
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) savings plan with 4% employer match (after one year)
• Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending and dependent care accounts
• Employee development and education reimbursement assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free employee meals
• $1,000 employee referral bonus program
• Ongoing employee appreciation initiatives and recognition throughout the year

About WSL: WSL is a nonprofit assisted living and memory care community located in the heart of historic Portsmouth, NH. Established in 1911, we continue to provide exceptional, personalized care and support to our residents and local seniors.

As an independent nonprofit, we can adapt quickly to the evolving needs of those we serve. We are dedicated to supporting seniors’ health, independence, relationships, and interests—ensuring they remain fully engaged and living richer, more meaningful lives.To learn more about WSL, please visit, https://wentworthseniorliving.org.

Contingencies: All offers of employment are contingent on successfully passing a pre-employment screening, which includes a criminal background check and drug test.

EEO Statement: WSL provides equal employment opportunities in employment to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military status or veteran status or any other protected category under applicable state, federal or local laws or ordinances.

• Benefit eligibility varies by employment status after completing a waiting period.