Top Assistant Controller Jobs in Seattle, WA

Manage day-to-day financial reporting, general ledger accuracy, month-end close, and client reporting for nonprofit clients. Coordinate project tasks, review balance sheets and account classifications, prepare reporting packages and work papers, and assist in managing accountants and developing best practices.

The Assistant Controller leads monthly and annual closes, financial reporting, reconciliations, GAAP compliance, internal controls, audits, tax compliance, and accounting operations. The role maintains general ledger integrity, analyzes financial results, supports budgeting and forecasting, mentors accounting staff, resolves complex accounting issues, and improves processes, systems, automation, and data quality across a multi-entity organization.

Assistant Controller will lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes; oversee general ledger, accounts payable, payroll, fixed assets, and expense reporting; ensure U.S. GAAP compliance; coordinate audits and tax requirements; improve accounting systems and processes; and supervise accounting staff or outsourced partners. The role supports financial reporting, internal controls, ERP enhancements, and operational scaling in a fast-growing SaaS environment.

Oversees daily accounting operations, month-end close, revenue recognition, cost accounting, tax filings, financial reporting, budgeting, and internal controls. Supports contract administration, purchasing, executive and Board analysis, and financial strategy. The role also improves accounting processes and systems, manages program cost tracking and profitability reporting, approves high-value purchases, and mentors accounting team members.

The Assistant Controller will build and scale accounting infrastructure across domestic and international entities. Responsibilities include managing the general ledger, consolidations, AP, payroll, intercompany accounting, month-end close, GAAP compliance, international tax support, audits, investor reporting, and financial dashboards. The role will optimize ERP and finance technology, automate processes using AI and OCR, improve controls, and mentor accounting staff while partnering cross-functionally in a high-growth environment.

The Assistant Controller will oversee financial reporting, maintain internal controls, and automate accounting processes while partnering with the finance team and external auditors.

Support month-end and year-end close, maintain general ledger and reconciliations, prepare and review GAAP financial statements, manage audits and internal controls, lead technical and equity accounting, support M&A due diligence and post-acquisition integration, drive process improvements and mentor accounting staff.

Supports corporate accounting and financial operations, including general ledger, revenue recognition, billing, financial reporting, audits, tax, treasury, GAAP compliance, and internal controls. Partners across Finance, Sales, and Revenue Operations to improve order-to-cash processes and systems. Supports ERP enhancements, accounting policy implementation, process automation, M&A integrations, financial carve-outs, KPI development, and accounting team mentoring.

Lead global accounting operations including monthly/annual close, consolidation, and financial reporting. Drive technical accounting, audits, and ASC 606 compliance. Support ERP implementation, automate processes, document controls, and lead a small accounting team while partnering with Finance, FP&A, Tax, Treasury, and Operations.

Lead and support full‑accrual month‑end close, journal entries, reconciliations, A/P, A/R, payroll, and financial reporting. Clean up general ledger activity, assist with cash flow, disclosures, budgeting and annual planning. Communicate with clients and auditors, improve processes and internal controls, help implement accounting systems, and supervise staff as needed.

Support the Controller by owning month-end close tasks, reconciliations, journal entries, and accounting processes (revenue, leases, fixed assets). Manage AP/AR, cash disbursements, and 1–2 direct reports. Enhance processes, coordinate cross-functional close dependencies, support audits/tax, and maintain organized supporting documentation to ensure timely, accurate financial reporting.

Lead global month-end close, technical accounting (ASC 606/842, stock comp, business combinations), international consolidation, audits, and process automation. Manage and develop accounting staff, partner with FP&A, oversee equity accounting and payroll tie-outs, support M&A and treasury activities, and drive systems and controls improvements for a growing international SaaS company.

Lead technical accounting, financial reporting, and accounting operations globally. Own U.S. GAAP research, policy, and audit-ready documentation; manage close, payroll, O2C, reconciliations, and multi-currency consolidation; strengthen controls and SOX readiness; build and coach a high-performing accounting team; drive process standardization, automation, and practical AI adoption; partner with Finance, Legal, Tax, auditors, and executive leadership on complex accounting matters.

Support the Business Unit Controller in accounting and FP&A: prepare monthly management reporting, budgets, forecasts, cash flow, SOX compliance and audits, analyze P&L and balance sheet drivers, manage transactional flows (O2C, P2P, MTO), and lead process improvements and staff development.