We are looking for an experienced Assistant Controller to support accounting operations and strengthen financial oversight for a long-term contract opportunity based in Seattle, Washington. This is with a large, multi-billion dollar organization. The position will work closely with internal stakeholders to support audit readiness, compliance expectations, and timely delivery of key accounting results.
Responsibilities:
- Lead month-end close activities by coordinating schedules, reviewing entries, and helping ensure deadlines are met with accuracy.
- Oversee general ledger activity, including account analysis, reconciliations, and resolution of discrepancies affecting financial records.
- Prepare and review financial reports to support leadership visibility into operating results and overall accounting performance.
- Partner with internal teams and external auditors to organize documentation, answer inquiries, and support financial statement audit processes.
- Monitor accounting practices for alignment with applicable compliance standards.
- Evaluate accounting workflows and recommend process improvements that strengthen controls, efficiency, and reporting consistency.
- Assist with maintaining documentation for accounting policies, procedures, and supporting schedules used across the finance function.
- Demonstrated experience supporting or leading month-end close within a corporate accounting environment.
- Strong working knowledge of general ledger management, reconciliations, and financial reporting practices.
- Background assisting with financial statement audits and preparing audit support documentation.
- Ability to analyze financial data carefully and identify issues requiring correction or follow-up.
- Proficiency in accounting systems and spreadsheet tools used for reporting and account review.
- Clear communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with finance teams, auditors, and business partners.