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Controller
Kirkland, WA | On-Site

TalentReach is hiring on behalf of a growing organization seeking an experienced Controller to lead its accounting operations and provide strong financial oversight as the business continues to evolve.

Reporting to the CFO, the Controller will oversee day-to-day accounting, financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, internal controls, compliance, and the accounting team. This is a hands-on leadership position for someone who is equally comfortable developing strong financial processes and rolling up their sleeves to ensure the work gets done.

About the Opportunity

The Controller will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, strengthening accounting processes and controls, and providing leadership with timely and meaningful financial information.
The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting expertise, excellent organizational and analytical skills, and a practical leadership style. This person should enjoy working closely with employees and leaders throughout the organization and be comfortable operating in an environment where leaders remain actively involved in the work.

What You'll Do

  • Lead the company's accounting operations and oversee the accounting team

  • Maintain and continuously improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls

  • Manage and develop accounting team members, establishing clear expectations and providing ongoing coaching and feedback

  • Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, and general ledger activities

  • Ensure timely collection of receivables and accurate processing of company payments

  • Manage the month-end and year-end close processes

  • Maintain the company's chart of accounts and ensure the integrity of accounting transactions

  • Produce accurate and timely financial statements and management reporting

  • Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting processes

  • Analyze budget-to-actual variances and communicate significant findings to leadership

  • Develop financial and operating metrics that provide greater visibility into business performance

  • Perform financial analysis to support business decisions and company initiatives

  • Oversee job costing and work-in-progress reporting and analysis

  • Manage banking and merchant services relationships, including payment methods and lines of credit

  • Monitor debt obligations, payments, and covenant compliance

  • Coordinate financial information and documentation required by external auditors

  • Ensure compliance with applicable local, state, and federal reporting and tax requirements

  • Oversee property, casualty, liability, and workers' compensation insurance administration and audits

  • Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting, controls, and operational efficiency


Requirements

  • 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including experience in a senior accounting or financial management role

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline

  • Strong knowledge of GAAP, accounting principles, financial reporting, and internal controls

  • Experience managing general ledger functions and month-end and year-end close processes

  • Experience with budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial reporting

  • Experience with job costing and work-in-progress accounting

  • Strong accounting systems and software skills

  • Demonstrated experience leading and developing accounting professionals

  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively across all levels of an organization

  • Ability to provide clear expectations, direct feedback, and constructive coaching to team members

  • Hands-on leadership style and willingness to remain actively involved in day-to-day accounting operations

  • Self-directed and comfortable taking ownership without extensive oversight

  • Ability to identify opportunities, recommend solutions, and drive improvements


Preferred Qualifications

  • CPA or CMA designation

  • Experience working in a growing or evolving organization

  • Experience strengthening accounting processes and controls

  • Experience managing banking, credit, insurance, and external audit relationships

  • Background in an operational, field-service, construction, or project-based environment involving job costing and WIP accounting




TalentReach is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. We celebrate diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.