Associate Controller – Systems & Finance Operations

Sunset Grill Construction; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on ERP & automation experience

Direct access to leadership

Job summary

A fast-growing construction company in Seattle is looking for an entry-level Associate Controller to take responsibility for finance operations including AP, AR, and payroll workflows. Ideal candidates are recent graduates with an Accounting or Finance degree, eager for immediate responsibility and ERP exposure. Gain hands-on experience with systems like Sage Intacct and grow into leadership roles. Join a culture focused on speed, ownership, and impactful contributions.

Qualifications

• 0–3 years experience or strong recent graduate.
• Enjoys systems, data, and automation.

Responsibilities

• Own AP, AR, payroll support, and bill coding workflows.
• Support month-end close, WIP, and job-cost accounting.
• Improve accounting systems, controls, and automation.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Technically curious

Ownership-driven

Education

Accounting / Finance / MIS degree

Tools

Sage Intacct

Procore

Ramp

Job description

Associate Controller – Systems & Finance Operations

Sunset Grill Construction (SGC) is a fast-growing heavy‑civil and public‑works contractor in Seattle. We’re building a best‑in‑class finance platform and are hiring a high‑potential accounting graduate or early‑career professional who wants real responsibility, systems exposure, and a fast controller track.

This role is ideal for someone who might traditionally pursue Big 4, but wants impact, speed, and ownership instead of hierarchy and audit binders.

What You’ll Do

• Own AP, AR, payroll support, and bill coding workflows
• Support month‑end close, WIP, and job‑cost accounting
• Work directly in Sage Intacct, Procore, Ramp
• Improve accounting systems, controls, and automation
• Build reports, dashboards, and scalable processes
• Partner with leadership on financial operations as we scale

Who This Is For

• Accounting / Finance / MIS degree (0–3 years experience or strong recent grad)
• Technically curious — enjoys systems, data, automation
• Detail‑oriented, fast‑moving, and ownership‑driven
• Wants responsibility now, not in 5–7 years

Bonus: ERP exposure, advanced Excel, SQL/Python interest, construction curiosity

Career Path

• Year 1: Associate Controller – Systems & Finance Ops
• Year 2: Controller / Finance Systems Lead
• Long‑term: CFO‑track opportunities as the company scales

Why SGC

• Controller exposure immediately
• Hands‑on ERP & automation experience
• Direct access to leadership
• Growth tied to ability, not tenure

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

Construction