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Assistant Controller
<p>We are looking for an experienced Assistant Controller to support accounting operations and strengthen financial oversight for a long-term contract opportunity based in Seattle, Washington. This is with a large, multi-billion dollar organization. The position will work closely with internal stakeholders to support audit readiness, compliance expectations, and timely delivery of key accounting results.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead month-end close activities by coordinating schedules, reviewing entries, and helping ensure deadlines are met with accuracy.</p><p>• Oversee general ledger activity, including account analysis, reconciliations, and resolution of discrepancies affecting financial records.</p><p>• Prepare and review financial reports to support leadership visibility into operating results and overall accounting performance.</p><p>• Partner with internal teams and external auditors to organize documentation, answer inquiries, and support financial statement audit processes.</p><p>• Monitor accounting practices for alignment with applicable compliance standards.</p><p>• Evaluate accounting workflows and recommend process improvements that strengthen controls, efficiency, and reporting consistency.</p><p>• Assist with maintaining documentation for accounting policies, procedures, and supporting schedules used across the finance function.</p>
<p>• Demonstrated experience supporting or leading month-end close within a corporate accounting environment.</p><p>• Strong working knowledge of general ledger management, reconciliations, and financial reporting practices.</p><p>• Background assisting with financial statement audits and preparing audit support documentation.</p><p>• Ability to analyze financial data carefully and identify issues requiring correction or follow-up.</p><p>• Proficiency in accounting systems and spreadsheet tools used for reporting and account review.</p><p>• Clear communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with finance teams, auditors, and business partners.</p>
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  • Seattle, WA
  • remote
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 65 - 80 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Assistant Controller to support accounting operations and strengthen financial oversight for a long-term contract opportunity based in Seattle, Washington. This is with a large, multi-billion dollar organization. The position will work closely with internal stakeholders to support audit readiness, compliance expectations, and timely delivery of key accounting results.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead month-end close activities by coordinating schedules, reviewing entries, and helping ensure deadlines are met with accuracy.</p><p>• Oversee general ledger activity, including account analysis, reconciliations, and resolution of discrepancies affecting financial records.</p><p>• Prepare and review financial reports to support leadership visibility into operating results and overall accounting performance.</p><p>• Partner with internal teams and external auditors to organize documentation, answer inquiries, and support financial statement audit processes.</p><p>• Monitor accounting practices for alignment with applicable compliance standards.</p><p>• Evaluate accounting workflows and recommend process improvements that strengthen controls, efficiency, and reporting consistency.</p><p>• Assist with maintaining documentation for accounting policies, procedures, and supporting schedules used across the finance function.</p>
  • 2026-10-22T00:00:00Z

Assistant Controller Job in Seattle, WA | Robert Half