Controller
- Anacortes, WA, United States
$55 to $65 USD / hour
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- $55 to $65 USD / hour
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- Posting language
- English
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Original job description
We are looking for a Controller to lead financial operations and provide strong oversight of accounting processes. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, guiding budget performance, and supporting payroll and reporting activities with a high degree of precision. The ideal candidate brings leadership experience in accounting, sound knowledge of compliance and tax obligations, and the ability to strengthen financial systems and controls.
Responsibilities:
- Direct day-to-day accounting activities across payables, receivables, the general ledger, and financial statement preparation while maintaining compliance with applicable standards.
- Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and evaluate results against budgets, forecasts, and key performance targets.
- Establish, review, and refine internal controls and financial procedures to protect assets and improve reporting accuracy.
- Lead and support the accounting team by setting clear expectations, encouraging accountability, and fostering ongoing development.
- Manage audit preparation and serve as the primary point of coordination for external auditors to ensure timely completion of annual reviews.
- Partner with accounting software providers to resolve issues, optimize system performance, and recommend enhancements when beneficial.
- Oversee month-end close activities and ensure financial data is complete, accurate, and ready for reporting.
- Contribute to additional finance and operational priorities as needed to support broader organizational objectives.
- Demonstrated experience in accounting, with prior leadership responsibility strongly preferred.
- Strong background in financial reporting, month-end close, and general accounting operations.
- Experience developing and monitoring internal controls, policies, and financial procedures.
- Ability to work effectively with accounting systems, vendor-supported software platforms, and process improvements.
- High level of accuracy, organization, and document management capability, including compiling and reviewing financial records.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with auditors, internal stakeholders, and team members.
More about this job
Skills
- Payroll
- Reporting
- Leadership
- Regulatory compliance
- General ledger
- Financial statements
- Arrange audit
- Month-end close
- Financial reporting
- Document management
- Communication skills
- Liaise with auditors