Controller
Full-time
Robert Half
Robert Half Executive Search is partnering with a Seattle-based organization to identify a hands-on Controller to lead its accounting function.
Reporting to the CEO, the Controller will oversee daily accounting operations, deliver accurate and timely financial reporting, and strengthen financial processes and controls. This leader will collaborate with senior leadership to provide reliable financial information that supports business decisions.
This opportunity is well suited to an accounting leader who enjoys staying close to the details, developing a team, and improving systems and processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead day-to-day accounting, including the general ledger, AP/AR, billing, payroll accounting, and cash management.
- Own monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes and financial statement preparation.
- Oversee revenue recognition, collections, and account and project reconciliations.
- Partner with department leaders to ensure complete, accurate, and timely financial information.
- Maintain effective accounting policies, internal controls, and compliance processes.
- Provide financial reporting and variance analysis to leadership.
- Improve accounting systems, workflows, documentation, and automation.
- Lead and develop accounting team members while remaining actively involved in daily operations.
Qualifications
- Seven or more years of progressive accounting experience, including Controller, Assistant Controller, or comparable leadership responsibilities.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Project-based accounting experience required, i ncluding project billing, revenue recognition, and project financial reconciliations.
- Experience in entertainment, media, or professional services industries would be ideal.
- Strong technical accounting skills and demonstrated ownership of the full accounting cycle.
- Strong understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.
- Experience leading and developing accounting staff.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to partner effectively with senior leadership and external financial advisors.
- CPA preferred, but not required.
This is a hybrid role requiring 2–3 days per week in the Seattle office.
Vacancy posted 2 days ago
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