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Assistant Controller

Robert Half

Everett, WA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$110,000–$135,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Policies, Accounts Payable, Administrative Skills, Best Practices, Budgeting, Cash Management, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Customer Support/Service, Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA), Detail Oriented, Disability Insurance, Finance, Financial Management, Financial Operations, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, General Ledger Accounting, Journal Entries, Leadership, Legal Support Skills, Liability Insurance, Life Insurance, Maintain Compliance, Management Accounting, Marketing, Mentoring, Multitasking, NetSuite, Operations Management, Operations Planning, Payroll Administration, Payroll Management, People Management, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Property Management, Real Estate, Reconciliation, Regulatory Compliance, Strategic Planning, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Time Management, Vision Plan
LOCATION
Everett, WA
POSTED
Today
Description We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Assistant Controller to join our team in Everett, Washington. In this role, you will lead a team of accounting professionals while ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of financial operations. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on the organization by fostering a collaborative culture and driving continuous improvement in accounting processes. Responsibilities: - Guide, mentor, and develop a team of accounting professionals, including direct oversight of an Accounting Manager, AP & Cash Reconciliation Manager, and functional supervision of payroll staff. - Foster a culture of accountability, ownership, and teamwork within the accounting team. - Oversee the monthly financial close process, ensuring the accurate and timely completion of journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements for over 160 entities. - Provide hands-on support for property accounting tasks, maintaining a deep understanding of related systems and workflows. - Ensure effective management of operational accounting functions, including accounts payable, cash reconciliation, payroll processing, and property-level financial reporting. - Administer the budgeting process, including template management, process reviews, and tracking improvements. - Oversee compliance-related processes, such as energy use reporting, intercompany transactions, and 1099 filings. - Manage property and liability insurance tracking and quarterly reconciliations. - Drive consistency and implement best practices across all accounting functions. - Contribute to both short-term operational planning and long-term strategic development for the accounting team. The salary range for this position is $110,000 to $135,000 + discretionary bonus. Benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision Life insurance 401k with 8% match 2 weeks PTO (negotiable) 7 paid holidays Requirements - Proven experience in month-end close processes and general ledger management. - Strong expertise in financial statement preparation and audits. - Leadership skills with a track record of mentoring and developing accounting teams. - Familiarity with property management accounting and real estate financial operations. - Proficiency in NetSuite and Paylocity systems. - Knowledge of DCAA compliance and reporting standards. - Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail. - Excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) and Privacy Notice (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/privacy) .

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