Assistant Controller at Robert Half Assistant Controller at Robert Half in Bellingham, Washington Posted in 10 days ago.

Type:

full-time

Location:

Bellingham, Washington (On-site initially; hybrid schedule after training period)

Industry:

Manufacturing Reports To:

Chief Financial Officer (CFO) About the Role We are seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to serve as the right hand to our CFO. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, is energized by building and improving processes from the ground up, and is comfortable operating with limited existing documentation. You'll play a key role in full-cycle accounting while indirectly managing a team of three, all while partnering closely with the CFO on strategic financial initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven accounting professional from a mid-sized company who wants to make a visible, lasting impact on how a growing organization runs its finance function. What You'll Do Act as a trusted partner and right hand to the CFO, supporting strategic decision-making and day-to-day financial operations Oversee and participate in full-cycle accounting, including general ledger, month-end and year-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting Indirectly manage and mentor a team of three accounting professionals Navigate and help optimize processes within the company's ERP system, going beyond basic bookkeeping tools Build, document, and standardize accounting policies and procedures where formal documentation is currently limited Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and drive process improvements across the accounting function Work extensively in Excel to analyze large datasets, build models, and translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights Support audits, budgeting, forecasting, and other ad hoc financial projects as needed Problem-solve independently in a dynamic environment with evolving priorities What We're Looking For Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field Proven experience in a mid-sized company environment, ideally within manufacturing Strong full-cycle accounting background with demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience Software experience beyond QuickBooks - comfortable learning, navigating, and optimizing modern ERP systems Advanced Excel skills, including experience working with large, complex datasets and distilling them into meaningful analysis A self-starter mentality - able to build structure and best practices without relying on extensive pre-existing documentation Strong track record of creating and implementing policies, procedures, and process documentation Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally and support a CFO at a strategic level High attention to detail balanced with the ability to see the big picture