Interim Controller

Confidential Jobs; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential – Private Equity-Backed Home Services Company in the Greater Seattle Area is seeking an Interim Controller to step into an immediate vacancy and take ownership of the accounting function across 18 P&Ls.

This hands-on, middle-market role requires leading a four-person team, managing multi-state tax filings, and coordinating with an Interim CFO to drive timely close and accurate financial reporting using QuickBooks Online and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Own the accounting function for a $125M, multi-location organization.
• Lead the monthly close and ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Manage 18 separate P&Ls and related balance-sheet activity.
• Oversee multi-state tax filing requirements and coordinate with external tax advisors.
• Produce financial and management reporting using QuickBooks Online and Excel.
• Oversee bank reconciliations, general ledger accounting, and balance-sheet reconciliations.
• Manage inventory accounting and related reporting.
• Provide hands-on oversight of AP, AR, and general accounting activities.
• Lead and develop a four-person accounting team.
• Partner closely with the Interim CFO on financial reporting and accounting priorities.
• Maintain appropriate accounting controls and identify opportunities to improve processes and reporting.
• Support acquisition-related accounting and integration activities as needed.

Job description

Company: Confidential – Private Equity-Backed Home Services Company

Location: Greater Seattle Area – Hybrid, 3 days onsite

Schedule: Full-time

Start: Immediate

Duration: Interim through completion of the permanent Controller search

Reports To: Interim CFO

Direct Reports: 4

Company Overview

Our client is a private equity-backed, multi-location residential services company with approximately $125 million in revenue and operations across six Western states.

The company has grown significantly through a combination of organic expansion and acquisitions and currently operates approximately 18 locations/P&Ls. The business remains highly acquisitive and has completed multiple transactions over the past several years.

Position Overview

The company is seeking an experienced Interim Controller to step into an immediate vacancy and take ownership of the accounting function.

This is a hands-on, middle-market controllership role within a decentralized, multi-location organization. The accounting environment utilizes QuickBooks Online, with significant reporting and analysis performed in Excel.

With approximately 18 separate P&Ls, the Controller must be comfortable managing financial reporting across multiple locations without relying on a highly sophisticated ERP or reporting infrastructure.

The incoming Controller will inherit a functioning accounting team but will have limited transition time. The successful candidate must be able to quickly understand the organization, establish priorities, and independently assume ownership of the accounting function.

Immediate Priorities

Multi-State Tax Filings: Assume responsibility for state-level tax filings across six states while coordinating with the company's external tax advisors. This will be a critical priority upon joining.

Financial Reporting: Produce accurate, executive-level financial reporting across approximately 18 operating P&Ls using QuickBooks Online and Excel.

Accounting Team Leadership: Provide day-to-day leadership to a four-person accounting organization spanning general accounting, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the accounting function for an approximately $125M, multi-location organization.
• Lead the monthly close and ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Manage approximately 18 separate P&Ls and related balance-sheet activity.
• Oversee multi-state tax filing requirements and coordinate with external tax advisors.
• Produce financial and management reporting using QuickBooks Online and Excel.
• Oversee bank reconciliations, general ledger accounting, and balance-sheet reconciliations.
• Manage inventory accounting and related reporting.
• Provide hands-on oversight of AP, AR, and general accounting activities.
• Lead and develop a four-person accounting team.
• Partner closely with the Interim CFO on financial reporting and accounting priorities.
• Maintain appropriate accounting controls and identify opportunities to improve processes and reporting.
• Support acquisition-related accounting and integration activities as needed.