Assistant Controller

Addison Group; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Addison Group in Bellevue, WA is seeking an Assistant Controller to lead day-to-day US/Canada accounting and supervise a small team of three accountants, ensuring accurate monthly close and timely financial statements. The role emphasizes process improvements, strong internal controls, and collaboration with operations, Treasury, and Tax to support audits and regulatory reporting.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in accounting leadership, a Bachelor’s in accounting/finance, and expert Excel with

Qualifications

• Requires 8+ years in Accounting Manager/Assistant Controller/Controller.
• Experience in large companies >$100K revenue.
• Mentor and review staff performance.
• Strong Excel and accounting systems proficiency.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor a staff of three accountants including hiring and performance appraisals.
• Manage day-to-day and month-end accounting for US/Canada General Accounting.
• Prepare and review financial statements and external reporting packages.
• Review journal entries, GL reconciliations, and perform variance analyses.
• Monitor budgets vs. actuals and assist with forecasts and annual plans.
• Lead system initiatives, including robotic process automation to improve productivity.
• Coordinate with operations, corporate, treasury, Tax, and other accounting teams.
• Support quarterly reporting to Corporate Accounting and external auditors for SEC filings.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Mentoring experience

Supervising accounting staff

Accounting systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Accounting software systems

SEC reporting knowledge

Job description

Job Title:

Assistant Controller

Location (city, state):

Fully on-site in Bellevue, WA

Compensation:

$50 - 70 / hour DOE

Benefits:

This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience as an Accounting Manager, Assistant Controller, or Controller
• Background working at large companies over $100K in revenue
• Experience reviewing team members' work and being a mentor
• Strong proficiency in Excel and robust accounting systems required
• Bachelors degree in accounting or finance
• Self-starter, problem-solver, and independent worker

Job Description:

• Supervise, mentor and motivate staff of three accountants including hiring, training, cross-training, goal setting and performance appraisals.
• Manage day-to-day and month-end accounting for the U.S. and Canada General Accounting functions
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements and analytical reports, including quarterly tax and external reporting packages.
• Review various journal entries, general ledger reconciliations and perform account analysis.
• Review various department expenditures and analyze variances between budget and actual results for monthly flash.
• Assist with preparation / review of forecasts and annual budgets as applicable.
• Responsible for development, and implementation of system initiatives including robotic process automations to reduce cycle time and improve department effectiveness and productivity.
• Establish and maintain effective communications with operations, Corporate and Treasury, Tax Department and other accounting departments.
• Manage and coordinate quarterly reporting to Corporate Accounting and external auditors to support SEC filings and other information requests.
• Ensure strong internal controls are in place, including participating in internal control testing or operations reviews for U.S. and Canada and supporting internal/external audits.
• Coordinate and assist with special projects as assigned, including system implementations and championing various process improvements utilizing AI, Six Sigma and other data analytic tools.

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.

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