Financial Controller

Job Title: ControllerMake sure to apply with all the requested information, as laid out in the job overview below.Location: Seattle, WASalary: $110,000 - $200,000Skills: Controller, ASC 606, FinTech / SaaS, revenue recognition, month-end close, team leadership, ERP systems, internal controls, U.S. GAAP, subscription-based accountingAbout the Opportunity:My client, one of the most recognized fintech companies in the Pacific Northwest, is looking to hire a Controller. This is a hands-on leadership role with direct access to the CFO and a clear runway to grow into a more strategic seat over time. If you are a finance leader who wants to own something real and help build what comes next, keep reading.This is not a maintenance role. You will own the full accounting function today and over time shift your focus toward process optimization, team development, and helping build out an FP&A function from the ground up. The person who thrives here is equally comfortable closing the books and thinking three steps ahead.The breakdown of the role today is roughly 60% core accounting, 15% cross functional partnership, and 25% growth and systems work. If that mix sounds like the kind of seat you have been looking for, this was written for you.Responsibilities:Own the month-end close process and hold the team to a clean, consistent cadenceDrive revenue recognition accuracy across subscription and recurring revenue streams in compliance with ASC 606Partner with customer facing teams on billing workflows, revenue tracking, and data accuracyBuild and develop the accounting team, promoting leaders from within as the function scalesReview and improve the current accounting system, with a future ERP implementation on the horizonManage banking relationships and support treasury operationsLead tax strategy review in partnership with external advisorsIdentify process improvement opportunities and drive automation across accounting workflowsLay the groundwork for a future FP&A function by building clean data infrastructure and cross functional alignment xhyhwjd Must-Have Skills:CPA required, with 8+ years of progressive accounting experience and at least 3 years leading an accounting teamDeep hands-on experience with ASC 606 revenue recognition in a subscription or recurring revenue business modelBackground in fintech with a solid understanding of the accounting complexity that comes with scaleNice-to-Have Skills:Experience leading or supporting an ERP implementation or system migrationExposure to FP&A partnership, budgeting, or forecasting in addition to core accounting oversightBig 4 or regional public accounting roots with audit or technical accounting experience