Assistant Controller

Our client is a well-established, privately held organization with a strong reputation in the Pacific Northwest. They are looking for an experienced Assistant Controller to join their leadership team and play a hands-on role in strengthening the accounting function, improving processes, and supporting an ongoing ERP transformation.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting leader who wants visibility, stability, strong work-life balance, and the opportunity to make an impact without stepping into an overly complex or high-pressure environment.

What You'll Do

• Lead the general accounting and month-end close process , ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Oversee core accounting functions including GL, AP, AR, cash applications, inventory, fixed assets, and lease accounting .
• Prepare and review monthly and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Lead the annual financial statement audit and support technical accounting research and documentation.
• Manage, mentor, and develop the general accounting team.
• Drive accountability, process improvements, and operational efficiency across the accounting function.
• Play a key role in an ongoing ERP upgrade and related system integrations .
• Partner with internal teams to improve accounting technology, reporting, and processes.
• Support budgeting, variance analysis, internal controls, and ad hoc financial reporting.
• Identify opportunities to streamline the close process and improve the overall accounting operation.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience .
• 3+ years of supervisory or accounting leadership experience .
• Strong understanding of month-end close, financial reporting, and general accounting.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop an accounting team.
• Strong Excel skills and comfort working with accounting systems/technology.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across departments.
• Someone who is hands-on, accountable, proactive, and comfortable solving problems independently .

Preferred:

• Public accounting experience
• CPA or CMA
• ERP implementation or upgrade experience

Why This Role?

• Stable, established organization
• High-visibility role reporting into the Controller
• Opportunity to lead and develop a team while improving processes
• Strong work-life balance
• Hybrid schedule
• Free parking
• Competitive benefits, including medical/dental/vision, 401(k) match, PTO, paid holidays, and additional employee perks