Controller

Confidential Jobs; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision benefits

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Confidential Jobs in the United States is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead its accounting and finance function. This senior role is hands-on and will oversee controls, treasury, budgeting, and strategic financial planning.

The successful candidate will partner with executive leadership to drive growth, improve processes, and provide practical financial guidance. Starting salary is $200,000 with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• CPA designation preferred but not required.
• Demonstrated experience leading accounting or finance teams.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Experience managing complex accounting operations.
• Proven success implementing financial controls, business processes, and operational improvements.
• Experience coordinating audits and regulatory compliance activities.
• Strong analytical, organizational, project management, and communication skills.
• Ability to translate financial information into clear, actionable recommendations for business leaders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the accounting and administrative team, fostering accountability and accuracy.
• Oversee month-end close, financial statement prep, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Manage financial reporting and provide analysis to support business decisions.
• Oversee treasury activities, banking relationships, and cash management.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and regulatory reporting obligations.
• Coordinate annual audits and tax filings.
• Establish and maintain internal controls and operating procedures.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and support growth.
• Serve as trusted advisor to executive leadership with strategic financial guidance.

Skills

Leadership

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Budgeting & forecasting

Cash flow management

Communication

Audits

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA preferred

Job description

Compensation: Starting at $200,000 annually

About the Opportunity

A growing and dynamic organization is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead its accounting and finance function. This senior leadership role is responsible for overseeing financial operations, reporting, internal controls, compliance, treasury activities, and strategic financial planning.

The successful candidate will be a hands-on leader who combines strong technical accounting expertise with the ability to support business growth, improve processes, and provide practical financial guidance to executive leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the accounting and administrative team, fostering a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee financial operations, including month-end close, financial statement preparation, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Manage financial reporting and provide meaningful analysis to support business decisions.
• Oversee treasury activities, banking relationships, and cash management functions.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and reporting obligations.
• Coordinate annual audits, tax filings, and financial compliance activities.
• Establish and maintain strong internal controls and operating procedures.
• Identify opportunities to enhance efficiency, strengthen processes, and support organizational growth.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, providing financial insights and strategic recommendations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• CPA designation preferred but not required.
• Demonstrated experience leading accounting or finance teams.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Experience managing complex accounting operations.
• Proven success implementing financial controls, business processes, and operational improvements.
• Experience coordinating audits and regulatory compliance activities.
• Strong analytical, organizational, project management, and communication skills.
• Ability to translate financial information into clear, actionable recommendations for business leaders.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking a business-minded financial leader who takes ownership, exercises sound judgment, and can effectively balance strategic decision-making with day-to-day execution. The ideal candidate proactively identifies challenges, develops solutions, and builds strong partnerships across the organization.

• Starting salary of $200,000
• Benefits: The organization offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes employer-sponsored health coverage, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings opportunities with employer contributions, paid time off, paid holidays, and access to additional voluntary benefit programs.
• Executive leadership opportunity
• Long‑term growth potential within a successful organization

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the application and selection process. Please ask the recruiter if you need to discuss accommodations.