Assistant Controller Everett, WA

Assistant Controller

We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Assistant Controller to join our team in Everett, Washington. In this role, you will lead a team of accounting professionals while ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of financial operations. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on the organization by fostering a collaborative culture and driving continuous improvement in accounting processes.

Responsibilities:

• Guide, mentor, and develop a team of accounting professionals, including direct oversight of an Accounting Manager, AP & Cash Reconciliation Manager, and functional supervision of payroll staff.
• Foster a culture of accountability, ownership, and teamwork within the accounting team.
• Oversee the monthly financial close process, ensuring the accurate and timely completion of journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements for over 160 entities.
• Provide hands-on support for property accounting tasks, maintaining a deep understanding of related systems and workflows.
• Ensure effective management of operational accounting functions, including accounts payable, cash reconciliation, payroll processing, and property-level financial reporting.
• Administer the budgeting process, including template management, process reviews, and tracking improvements.
• Oversee compliance-related processes, such as energy use reporting, intercompany transactions, and 1099 filings.
• Manage property and liability insurance tracking and quarterly reconciliations.
• Drive consistency and implement best practices across all accounting functions.
• Contribute to both short-term operational planning and long-term strategic development for the accounting team.

The salary range for this position is $110,000 to $135,000 + discretionary bonus.

Benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Life insurance
• 401k with 8% match
• 2 weeks PTO (negotiable)
• 7 paid holidays