Controller

Matrix Finance and Accounting; Yelm (WA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Matrix Finance and Accounting is seeking a seasoned Controller to lead the company's accounting operations, ensure GL integrity, and manage monthly and year-end closes with timely financial reporting.

Reporting to the Director of Finance, the role drives ERP process improvement, partners on budgeting and forecasting, and coordinates audit and tax activities while guiding the accounting team toward best practices and strong internal controls.

Qualifications

• 4yr Degree in Accounting or Finance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the company's accounting operations.
• Ensure the integrity of the general ledger.
• Oversee timely and accurate monthly and year-end close.
• Maintain and improve internal controls.
• Coordinate audit and tax activities.
• Run the day-to-day accounting office.
• Lead for accounting systems and process improvement.
• Design and improve ERP processes and controls.
• Provide timely financial data to support budgeting and forecasting.

Skills

Accounting

Cost accounting

Inventory management

Strong communication

Collaboration

ERP experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

One of our very reputable manufacturing clients is looking to add a Controller to lead the company's accounting operations and is responsible for the integrity of the general ledger, the timely and accurate monthly and year-end close, financial reporting, internal controls, audit, and tax coordination.

About the Role

Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Controller runs the day-to-day accounting office and serves as the department's leader for accounting systems and process improvement - including designing and continuously improving processes within the company's ERP environment. The Controller partners closely with the Director of Finance providing accurate and timely financial data that supports budgeting, forecasting, and capital planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead the company's accounting operations.
• Ensure the integrity of the general ledger.
• Oversee timely and accurate monthly and year-end close.
• Maintain and improve internal controls.
• Coordinate audit and tax activities.
• Run the day-to-day accounting office.
• Serve as the department's leader for accounting systems and process improvement.
• Design and continuously improve processes within the company's ERP environment.
• Provide accurate and timely financial data that supports budgeting, forecasting, and capital planning.

Qualifications

• 4yr Degree in Accounting or Finance

Required Skills

• 10 + years of accounting with experience in cost, inventory and has gone thru an ERP implementation
• Strong communications skills
• The ability to collaborate with others within the organization