Assistant Controller

Assistant Controller

Location: Longview, WA

Salary: $105,000 - $120,000

This position serves as the operational and strategic leader of the corporate finance department for a stable, long-standing organization. As the Assistant Controller, you will take full ownership of the general ledger, independently prepare monthly and annual financial statements, and manage the end-to-end month-end and year-end close processes. Based on-site at the Longview, Washington office, this role balances high-level reporting with hands-on team leadership, offering immense stability within a supportive, family-oriented culture.

The organization is looking for a grounded, technically robust leader who carries themselves with a steady, reliable energy. You will directly supervise accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll functions while serving as a key advisor to executive leadership on financial reporting and internal controls.

Key Responsibilities

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• Financial Statement Preparation: Independently prepare comprehensive monthly and annual financial statements for executive review.
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• General Ledger & Close Management: Oversee the general ledger and manage the full cycle of month-end and year-end closing processes.
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• Team Supervision: Direct, support, and mentor the accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll personnel.
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• Payroll & Reporting Integrity: Review payroll journal entries and ensure strict accuracy across all operational financial reporting.
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• Audit Coordination: Serve as the primary point of contact for annual corporate audits and collaborate closely with external auditors.
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• Internal Controls: Maintain, review, and enhance internal control frameworks to support continuous process improvements.
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• Executive Partnership: Partner directly with executive leadership on specialized financial reporting, budgeting, and operational initiatives.
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Requirements

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• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required; an active CPA designation is strongly preferred.
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• Proven experience independently preparing full-set financial statements.
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• Previous accounting leadership, supervisory, or department management experience.
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• Deep technical understanding of GAAP, internal controls, and full-cycle corporate accounting.
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• Exceptional communication and leadership skills with a track record of supporting a collaborative team environment.
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• Advanced organizational abilities to balance standard closing cycles with strategic executive projects.
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Timing is everything. Whether you are aggressively in a job search or simply passive for the ideal position, we would like to have the chance to share our opportunities with you. We specialize in placement for accounting and finance professionals. Many of our positions are not posted on the internet. Please contact me for more information about this role as well as other opportunities.

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