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Robert Half
Controller
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What they do
A Controller directs and oversees the treasury of a government, private corporation or non-profit organization, and may oversee the investment of funds. Supervises the quality of accounting and financial reporting within an organization, and directs preparation of reports that show the financial position of an organization.
$159,338 / year median in Washington
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Robert Half Controller Kent, WA Apply Description We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead accounting operations in Kent, Washington. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate financial management, timely reporting, and strong compliance across payroll, payables, receivables, job costing, and general ledger activities. The Controller will partner with leadership to support strategic planning, strengthen financial controls, and provide reliable insights that guide business decisions.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the full accounting function, ensuring accurate and timely completion of month-end close, financial reporting, and general ledger activities.
- Oversee payroll administration for field and office employees, including required tax, union, and retirement-related deposits and reporting.
- Direct accounts payable processes, subcontractor disbursements, and accounts receivable activities to support healthy cash flow and vendor relationships.
- Monitor daily cash positions and prepare internal monthly statements along with external reports for banking, bonding, insurance, and audit partners.
- Manage job costing reviews, periodic closings, and financial reporting tied to project performance and operational results.
- Coordinate annual audits, assemble supporting schedules, and maintain readiness for requests from external agencies and advisors.
- Develop budgets, evaluate departmental proposals, and provide documentation and analysis to support planning and forecasting efforts.
- Advise leadership on insurance, tax considerations, overhead rates, workers' compensation financial matters, and other areas affecting financial risk and compliance.
- Supervise and mentor accounting team members across payroll, payables, receivables, and job financial reporting while encouraging accountability and career development.
- Build relationships with banks, bonding partners, insurers, and other outside stakeholders, while contributing financial insight to leadership meetings and long-range planning. Requirements
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation required.
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PREFERRED
- Proven experience leading accounting operations in a Controller or similar senior finance role.
- Strong knowledge of month-end close, journal entries, financial statement preparation, and general ledger management.
- Experience overseeing payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, budgeting, and cash management processes.
- Familiarity with job costing and project-based financial reporting in a complex business environment.
- Proficiency with Viewpoint Spectrum and strong data analysis skills for preparing meaningful financial insights.
- Working knowledge of regulatory reporting, tax compliance, audit coordination, and insurance-related financial administration.
- Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities.