Assistant Controller

$145k - $195k

Full-time

Robert Half

Washington DC

Assistant Controller | Path to Controller | Seattle, WA

Job title: Assistant Controller

Location: Seattle, WA (Hybrid, 4 days onsite)

Are you a CPA ready for a clear path to Controller? Our client, a large, growing construction and engineering services company in Seattle, is hiring an Assistant Controller to serve as the Controller’s right hand and future successor.

This is a succession role. You will partner closely with the Controller, support close and audit, and lead the accounting operations team through a significant transformation.

Why this role stands out

Defined path to Controller, with direct mentorship
Lead a modernization of transactional accounting, including an outsourcing model and a new ERP
Build and develop a team of strong, technical managers
High visibility with senior finance leadership

What you will do

Lead Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable operations through a management team
Drive process improvement, KPIs, and working capital results
Keep processes audit-ready and partner with external auditors
Lead the accounting operations side of a system implementation
Back up the Controller on close, audit, and reporting

What you bring

CPA required (candidates actively completing the CPA will be considered)
10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 5+ years leading people leaders
Public accounting audit experience strongly preferred
Experience leading transformation, outsourcing, or ERP implementations
Project-based, construction, or engineering accounting experience is a plus

Compensation and benefits

Base salary: $145,000 to $195,000, plus annual bonus
Relocation assistance available
$0 deductible medical, plus dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) match plus profit sharing
Generous PTO and paid holidays

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