Interim Controller

Scion Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for an Interim Controller on behalf of an established specialty construction company specializing in directional drilling. This is a full-time, onsite opportunity based in Seattle, Washington , offering $72–$81 per hour with the potential to transition into a permanent position.

The Interim Controller will oversee accounting, financial reporting, payroll, tax administration, human resources support, and general business operations for an established specialty construction business. This hands‑on role is ideal for an experienced financial professional who enjoys managing day‑to‑day accounting responsibilities while partnering directly with company leadership to improve financial performance and operational efficiency. The position offers an opportunity to provide immediate operational support, build relationships with ownership and management, and potentially grow into broader financial leadership responsibilities over time.

• Competitive compensation:
  Earn $72–$81 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Potential for permanent employment:
  Opportunity to transition from an interim assignment into a long‑term position, depending on business needs.
• Career advancement potential:
  Possibility to grow into CFO‑level responsibilities and explore future ownership opportunities, subject to business needs and separate agreements.
• Benefits and employee support:
  Access to available employee healthcare benefits during the temporary assignment, with comprehensive benefits offered to permanent employees.
• Direct leadership impact:
  Work closely with company ownership and management in a collaborative, established construction business that values employee development, professional growth, and operational excellence.

• Accounting and Financial Management:
  Manage full‑cycle accounting, including general ledger maintenance, accounts payable and receivable, customer billing, collections, bank reconciliations, financial statements, cash flow forecasting, and monthly and annual accounting processes using Quick Books.
• Payroll and Tax Administration:
  Process payroll for approximately 25 employees, manage payroll tax deposits and reporting, and coordinate applicable federal, state, and local tax filings, including Washington State sales tax and Business & Occupation tax requirements.
• Human Resources and Benefits Administration:
  Coordinate employee benefits, including medical, dental, long‑term disability, and 401(k) programs, while maintaining personnel records and supporting onboarding and other HR administrative functions.
• Insurance, Licensing, and Compliance:
  Maintain business insurance policies, licensing requirements, vehicle and equipment registrations, insurance certificates, contract documentation, and applicable compliance deadlines.
• Business Operations and Process Improvement:
  Oversee general administrative operations, monitor business expenses and profitability, maintain operational records, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, financial controls, and business processes.
• Leadership and Strategic Support:
  Partner with company leadership on financial planning, management reporting, operational recommendations, contract administration, and long‑term succession planning while providing reliable, hands‑on support across the business.

• Demonstrated experience managing full‑cycle accounting and financial operations, including financial reporting, accounts payable and receivable, billing, collections, reconciliations, and cash flow management.
• Strong hands‑on proficiency with Quick Books and the ability to independently manage day‑to‑day accounting responsibilities; experience with Buildertrend…