Controller

ASP Team; Renton (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm located in Renton is seeking an experienced Controller to manage general ledger accounting and oversee A/P and A/R processes. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years in a Controllership role at a $20M+ company, a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, and strong experience in manufacturing. Responsibilities include financial reporting, budgeting, and ensuring compliance with regulations. This is an on-site position offering a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years with a Controllership level position at a $20M+ company.
• Recent hands-on experience in manufacturing or project-based industry.
• Experience reporting financial performance to senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day general ledger accounting.
• Oversee A/P and A/R processes and team development.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and local regulations.
• Prepare financial statements and reports for the CFO.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Act as Administrator of the company’s Accounting system.

Skills

General ledger accounting

Cash management

Financial reporting

Budgeting and forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA, CMA or MBA preferred

Job description

Overview

Our client is a world-class manufacturer for the aviation, space, defense, industrial, and motorsport markets, providing superior parts and performance for over 50 years. Their design and material capabilities, and complete performance solutions has led them to become a top supplier across the globe. Owned and run by a third-generation engineer, designer and manufacturer, they are seeking an experienced Controller.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on responsibility for day-to-day general ledger accounting including inventory and fixed assets, account reconciliations and payroll processing.
• Oversight of the A/P and A/R processes including the direct management and development of an A/R and A/P Accountant.
• Manage the complete monthly close and financial statement preparation process in the accounting system in accordance with US GAAP.
• Prepare the monthly financial reporting package to present to the CFO and Ownership.
• Develop and maintain efficient, GAAP-compliant controls, procedures, and standards.
• Ensure the organization complies with federal, state, and local regulations and filings, including state and local taxes.
• Oversee cash management, including timely collections, disbursements, cash flow planning and overseeing the banking relationship.
• Lead the annual financial statement Review and tax preparations processes with the outside CPA firm.
• Develop/maintain a set of financial & operational planning and analysis metrics/KPI’s and report on them with leadership on a regular basis (margins, productivity, process constraints, etc.)
• Own the annual and recurring budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Maintain a system of accounting policies and procedures. Consistently act to make processes more efficient and effective in concert with achieving company objectives.
• Act as Administrator of the company’s Accounting system.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• CPA, CMA or MBA with a concentration in Accounting/Finance nice to have.
• At least 5 years of experience acting in a Controllership level position at a $20M + company required.
• At least 5 years of demonstrated and recent hands-on accounting experience in a manufacturing, inventory or project-based industry required.
• Demonstrated experience reporting on the financial performance of a company to a CFO/Ownership or other leadership group required.

Traits

• Mature businessperson with understanding of what it takes to work with and for a business owner / in a family-owned and run business.
• Supportive to Ownership’s needs and goals; good-natured.