Interim Controller — 6-8 Week Onsite Contract (Kent)

Seattle Search Group; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6-8 week contract

Immediate start

Onsite in Kent

Small accounting team

Job summary

Seattle Search Group is partnering with a well-established company in South King County to identify an Interim Controller for an immediate 6-8 week contract. This hands-on leadership role requires a controller who can quickly oversee the accounting function and keep the department running smoothly during the transition.

The ideal candidate will lead the month-end close, produce monthly P&L and financial statements, and manage a small accounting team.

Qualifications

• Must-have experience leading month-end close and producing financial statements.
• Strong knowledge of journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and GL accounting.
• Prior supervisory or team-lead experience with a small accounting group.

Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end close process.
• Prepare and review financial statements, including monthly P&L.
• Prepare journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
• Oversee general ledger accounting and ensure accurate reporting.
• Supervise a small accounting team (AR, AP, Payroll, Admin).
• Review AR and collections activity.
• Support cash management and daily accounting operations.
• Assist with process improvements and internal controls.
• Support QuickBooks Online transition.

Skills

Month-end close

Financial reporting

Journal entries

GL accounting

Supervisory

Advanced Excel

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Job description

Seattle Search Group is partnering with a well-established company in South King County to identify an Interim Controller for an immediate 6-8 week contract. This hands-on leadership role requires a controller who can quickly oversee the accounting function and keep the department running smoothly during the transition.

The ideal candidate will lead the month-end close, produce monthly P&L and financial statements, and manage a small accounting team.