Assistant Controller

We are seeking an Assistant Controller for an hybrid role in Bellevue, WA with a fantastic organization and team! This role is only in office on Tuesdays and Thursday. It requires a strong people manager and management of month-end close. Public accounting or technical accounting experience is preferred.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage core accounting operations, including general ledger, financial reporting, payables, inventory, fixed assets, lease accounting, receivables, cash applications, and multiple system integrations.
• Oversee closing processes, the distribution of financial, management reports, and the year-end audit process.
• Prepare and issue monthly and annual financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and lead the preparation for the annual financial statement audit.
• Perform technical accounting research and prepare documentation.
• Interpret, implement, and enforce company and finance related policies.
• Assist with the annual budget process, ongoing variance analysis, and ad hoc financial and management reporting.
• Partner with other departments resources to maintain, optimize and enhance accounting technology.
• Assist in managing vendor relationships, P-card system, and related expense reporting.
• Implement and administer internal controls, including identifying opportunities to streamline or enhance processes.
• Contributes to a positive team dynamic through respectful interactions, positive contributions, and active collaboration to achieve department and organizational goals.
• Implement and oversee continuous process improvements for the financial close process, ERP platform, and related business applications.
• Ensure a high level of service to internal and external customers.
• Manage assigned employees by recruiting, developing, and counseling; planning monitoring, appraising and reviewing employee contributions; maintaining compensation, resolving problems and implementing change.
  
  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel for data analysis, reporting, and spreadsheet management
• Ability to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally both verbally and in writing, including effective use of listening skills.
• Capable of mentoring, motivating and guiding others toward both individual and organization goals.
  

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree (BA) in business, accounting, finance, or related field or equivalent experience
• 3+ years’ experience in supervisory or leadership role
• Experience in public accounting preferred
• ERP or similar technology experience preferred
  

• Pay range: $120 to $145K; 4 weeks PTO; MDV and 401(k) with match