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.
We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead the finance and accounting function for a growing organization in Tacoma, Washington. This senior leadership role is responsible for delivering reliable financial insight, strengthening accounting operations, and giving executive leadership a clear view of business performance. The ideal candidate brings a hands-on approach to financial stewardship, builds effective reporting processes, and partners closely with leadership to support sound decisions and profitable growth.
Responsibilities:
Direct the day-to-day operations of the finance and accounting team, providing leadership across accounting, payables, receivables, payroll coordination, and financial reporting activities. Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycle, ensuring financial statements are complete, accurate, and issued within established timelines. Prepare and oversee core financial reports, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, work-in-process reporting, and departmental performance summaries. Establish recurring weekly and mid-month reporting tools that give leadership timely visibility into financial results and emerging issues before period end. Refine the chart of accounts, accounting workflows, internal controls, and reporting frameworks to improve consistency, transparency, and compliance. Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, including collections, disbursements, aging review, and account reconciliations. Supervise payroll-related accounting, including commissions, incentive compensation, bonuses, and other compensation transactions. Maintain the integrity of the general ledger through accurate journal entries, bank and credit card reconciliations, balance sheet reviews, and proper classification of revenue and expenses. Monitor job costing and project-related financial tracking for labor, materials, inventory, subcontractor costs, commissions, and other direct cost elements while evaluating budget-to-actual performance. Serve as the primary financial contact for external partners such as auditors, tax advisors, banks, insurance providers, and CPAs, while coordinating tax filings, year-end requirements, external reviews, and operational system integrations as needed. At least 5 years of experience in a Controller, Assistant Controller, Director of Accounting, or similar finance leadership role. Background in construction and retail home services environments is
