Assistant Controller

Addison Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 69,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Addison Group seeks an Assistant Controller to lead a small accounting team in a fully on-site Bellevue, WA environment. You will oversee US/Canada general accounting, ensure timely financials, and drive process improvements across systems and reporting cycles.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years in senior accounting roles, mentoring experience, and strong Excel and ERP know-how. This role emphasizes accuracy, internal controls, and collaboration with treasury, tax and auditors.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience as an Accounting Manager, Assistant Controller, or Controller.
• Experience mentoring team members.
• Strong proficiency in Excel and accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• 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 journal entries, general ledger reconciliations and perform account analysis.
• Review department expenditures and analyze variances between budget and actual results for monthly flash.
• Assist with forecasts and annual budgets; support system initiatives to reduce cycle time.
• Coordinate quarterly reporting to Corporate Accounting and external auditors for SEC filings.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Mentoring

Problem-solving

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

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 ControllerBackground working at large companies over $100K in revenueExperience reviewing team members' work and being a mentorStrong proficiency in Excel and robust accounting systems requiredBachelors degree in accounting or financeSelf-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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