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.

Please read the information in this job post thoroughly to understand exactly what is expected of potential candidates.

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 . xhyhwjd

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