Location: Bellevue, Washington, USA
Role Summary
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Controller to oversee the company’s accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal control processes. This role will be responsible for managing day-to-day accounting activities, ensuring accurate and timely financial close, maintaining compliance with applicable regulations, and supporting leadership with reliable financial insights for decision-making.
The ideal candidate is hands-on, organized, and capable of balancing operational accounting execution with process improvement and financial oversight.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the company’s full-cycle accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll coordination, and bank reconciliations
- Lead the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close process to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting
- Prepare and review financial statements, management reports, and supporting schedules
- Maintain and strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and financial procedures
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax requirements, audits, and regulatory obligations
- Monitor cash flow, accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, and balance sheet reconciliations
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis in partnership with leadership
- Coordinate with external parties such as CPAs, auditors, tax advisors, payroll providers, and banking partners
- Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and accounting documentation
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency
- Support leadership with financial analysis and ad hoc reporting as needed
- Supervise and guide accounting staff or outsourced accounting resources, if applicable
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- 5+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience, with at least 2 years in a senior accounting or controller-level role preferred
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting principles
- Experience managing month-end close and financial statement preparation
- Strong understanding of internal controls, compliance, and audit support
- Proficiency in accounting systems and Microsoft Excel
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment
- Effective communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with leadership and business teams
- CPA or CPA-track is a plus
