Controller, Accounting, Accounting Manager

Position Title: Controller

Employment Type: Full-Time, Onsite/Hybrid (as applicable)

$/yr - $/yr

Addison Group is representing a growing PE backed construction services company based in Everett, WA, specializing in industrial, infrastructure, commercial, and data center projects. The company is seeking an experienced Controller to lead its accounting function, support continued growth, and partner closely with executive leadership and CFO on financial strategy, reporting, and operational excellence.

• Oversee all accounting operations, including general ledger, job cost accounting, AP/AR, payroll, fixed assets, and monthly/annual close
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with GAAP
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reporting packages
• Manage and optimize job costing, work-in-progress (WIP) reporting, and percentage-of-completion accounting
• Develop, implement, and maintain internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures
• Partner with operations and CFO to support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
• Lead external audit, tax, and insurance processes; serve as primary liaison with auditors and advisors
• Support operational teams with financial insights related to project performance, margins, and risk
• Evaluate and improve accounting systems and processes to support scalability and efficiency
• Ensure compliance with state, and local tax regulations and data

• Develop, mentor, and supervise the accounting team, fostering a high-performing and collaborative environment
• Establish clear goals, performance metrics, and professional development plans for direct reports
• Build scalable accounting processes and organizational structure to support company growth

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within construction, engineering, or project/cost related industry
• Proven experience developing, leading, and managing an accounting team
• Strong knowledge of construction accounting, including job costing, WIP, and revenue recognition preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics required
• CPA, Masters, or past public accounting experience preferred
• Strong understanding of GAAP and internal controls
• Possess advanced Excel skills
• Excellent leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Ability to operate both strategically and hands-on in a growing organization

This position offers a salary range of $170,000 to $195,000 base depending on experience.

Annual bonus potential. Medical, dental, vision, 401K match, holiday pay and PTO.

Director

Full-time

Accounting/Auditing

Construction, Engineering Services, and Electrical Equipment Manufacturing

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