Controller

CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA) has been exclusively retained by Don Small & Sons to identify a talented Controller to join their team in Auburn, WA. Don Small & Sons Oil Distribution is a long-standing, family-owned Washington corporation that has served the Auburn, Shelton, and Greater Puget Sound Region—and customers around the world—for more than 60 years. Their success has been driven by a strong customer‑focused approach and their ability to provide flexible, diverse service offerings. They’re looking for a Controller to oversee all accounting, tax, financial reporting, treasury, credit, compliance, and audit functions across a multi‑business‑unit fuel distribution and retail organization. This role plays a key part in ensuring accurate financial management, maintaining multistate regulatory and fuel‑tax compliance, enhancing financial systems and processes, and leading the accounting team within a high‑volume, complex operating environment. What You’ll Do: Manage general ledger, AP/AR, payroll, billing, and inventory accounting Lead month‑end and quarter‑end close Prepare GAAP financial statements Oversee fuel and product inventory accounting Improve accounting processes and internal controls Treasury Monitor cash flow, banking activity, and debt Manage Banking Relationships and financing Oversee EFT/ACH dealer payments Tax Compliance Handle multistate B&O, fuel, payroll, and excise tax filings Ensure accurate and timely federal and state tax payments Credit & Collections Review customer credit applications Maintain credit policies and monitor credit risk Audits & Compliance Manage CPA annual review and 1120S preparation Oversee lender and insurance audits Resolve accounting, billing, and regulatory compliance issues Support financial due diligence for acquisitions Supervise and develop accounting team members Lead onboarding and training What You’ll Need: Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business (preferred) 5+ years of corporate accounting leadership Strong knowledge of general ledger, AP/AR, payroll, billing, and inventory accounting Experience managing month‑end/quarter‑end close and preparing GAAP financial statements Multistate tax compliance experience (B&O, fuel, payroll, excise) Experience with cash flow management, banking relationships, and financing Ability to manage credit policies, approvals, and collections Experience leading external, lender, and insurance audits Ability to improve financial systems, processes, and controls Strong analytical, leadership, and communication skills Highly organized and effective in a high‑volume environment #J-18808-Ljbffr