Senior Controller — GAAP, Audits & ERP Leadership

Sedron Technologies; Sedro-Woolley (WA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer matching

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays (plus 2浮动假日

Disability, Life, and AD&D Insurance

FSA and HSA options with employer

Tuition reimbursement

Casual work attire

Job summary

Sedron Technologies is hiring a seasoned Controller to lead day-to-day accounting, GAAP reporting, and internal controls at our U.S. sites in Washington.

You will oversee general ledger, close processes, tax coordination, and audits while partnering with CAO and CFO on strategic finance initiatives. This hands-on leadership role manages accounting staff, drives ERP optimization, and ensures accurate financial statements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required; Master's degree in Accounting or MBA preferred.
• 8–12 years of progressive accounting experience with at least 3–5 years in a controller or senior accounting leadership role; manufacturing or project-based industry experience strongly preferred.
• Deep expertise in ERP systems (e.g., Dynamics, NetSuite, SAP, or similar); advanced proficiency in Excel; experience with consolidation and reporting tools.
• Comprehensive knowledge of GAAP and internal controls; proven ability to lead accounting teams and manage audit relationships.
• Exceptional attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and financial statement integrity.
• Proven leadership and team development skills; ability to build and retain high-performing accounting staff.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge with the ability to research, interpret, and apply complex accounting standards.
• Effective communicator with the ability to translate accounting complexity for non-finance executives and board members.
• Process improvement mindset with experience leveraging technology to enhance accounting efficiency and controls.
• Minimum requirement for all positions is a high school diploma or GED.
• Must have effective verbal, reading, and written communication skills in the English language.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full cycle of accounting operations including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and fixed assets
• Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process; ensure timely and accurate preparation of GAAP-compliant financial statements
• Design, implement, and maintain a robust internal control framework; enforce accounting policies and procedures across the organization
• Coordinate and lead external audit activities; serve as the primary liaison with auditors and prepare all required supporting schedules and documentation
• Oversee tax compliance activities including sales and use tax, income tax filings, and coordination with external tax advisors
• Manage and develop the accounting team, providing coaching, training, and performance oversight
• Partner with the CAO, CFO and FP&A team on budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities
• Drive continuous improvement in accounting systems, processes, and reporting capabilities, including ERP optimization
• Evaluate and implement new accounting standards and pronouncements (ASC updates)
• Directly supervises Accountants, AP Associates, AP Clerks, and other accounting staff
• Responsible for hiring, training, coaching, and performance management of the accounting team
• Provides work direction, sets priorities, and evaluates team performance
• May participate in compensation recommendations and disciplinary actions
• Support M&A diligence activities and integration of acquired entities from an accounting and systems perspective
• Assist with investor reporting, lender compliance, and covenant reporting as needed

Skills

Leadership

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Process improvement

Excel

Verbal & written communication

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

Master's in Accounting or MBA

Tools

Dynamics

NetSuite

SAP

Job description

Sedron Technologies is hiring a seasoned Controller to lead day-to-day accounting, GAAP reporting, and internal controls at our U.S. sites in Washington.

You will oversee general ledger, close processes, tax coordination, and audits while partnering with CAO and CFO on strategic finance initiatives. This hands-on leadership role manages accounting staff, drives ERP optimization, and ensures accurate financial statements.