Interim Controller

Interim Controller

Location Seattle, WA 98108 Date Posted October 14, 2026 Job ID 15787 Employment Type Contract To Hire Pay rate $81/hour

Scion Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for an Interim Controller on behalf of an established specialty construction company specializing in directional drilling. This is a full-time, onsite opportunity based in Seattle, Washington, offering $72-$81 per hour with the potential to transition into a permanent position.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Interim Controller will oversee accounting, financial reporting, payroll, tax administration, human resources support, and general business operations for an established specialty construction business. This hands-on role is ideal for an experienced financial professional who enjoys managing day-to-day accounting responsibilities while partnering directly with company leadership to improve financial performance and operational efficiency. The position offers an opportunity to provide immediate operational support, build relationships with ownership and management, and potentially grow into broader financial leadership responsibilities over time.

PERKS:

• Competitive compensation: Earn $72-$81 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

• Potential for permanent employment: Opportunity to transition from an interim assignment into a long-term position, depending on business needs.

• Career advancement potential: Possibility to grow into CFO-level responsibilities and explore future ownership opportunities, subject to business needs and separate agreements.

• Benefits and employee support: Access to available employee healthcare benefits during the temporary assignment, with comprehensive benefits offered to permanent employees.

• Direct leadership impact: Work closely with company ownership and management in a collaborative, established construction business that values employee development, professional growth, and operational excellence.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Accounting and Financial Management: Manage full-cycle accounting, including general ledger maintenance, accounts payable and receivable, customer billing, collections, bank reconciliations, financial statements, cash flow forecasting, and monthly and annual accounting processes using QuickBooks.

• Payroll and Tax Administration: Process payroll for approximately 25 employees, manage payroll tax deposits and reporting, and coordinate applicable federal, state, and local tax filings, including Washington State sales tax and Business & Occupation tax requirements.

• Human Resources and Benefits Administration: Coordinate employee benefits, including medical, dental, long-term disability, and 401(k) programs, while maintaining personnel records and supporting onboarding and other HR administrative functions.

• Insurance, Licensing, and Compliance: Maintain business insurance policies, licensing requirements, vehicle and equipment registrations, insurance certificates, contract documentation, and applicable compliance deadlines.

• Business Operations and Process Improvement: Oversee general administrative operations, monitor business expenses and profitability, maintain operational records, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, financial controls, and business processes.

• Leadership and Strategic Support: Partner with company leadership on financial planning, management reporting, operational recommendations, contract administration, and long-term succession planning while providing reliable, hands-on support across the business.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated experience managing full-cycle accounting and financial operations, including financial reporting, accounts payable and receivable, billing, collections, reconciliations, and cash flow management.

• Strong hands-on proficiency with QuickBooks and the ability to independently manage day-to-day accounting responsibilities; experience with Buildertrend is preferred, and training is available.

• Knowledge of payroll processing, payroll taxes, business tax filings, and financial compliance, with familiarity with Washington State tax requirements and regulations strongly preferred.

• Experience supporting HR administration, employee benefits, insurance, licensing, or other business operations within a small or midsized organization; construction or specialty contracting experience is a plus.

• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to handle confidential information, exercise sound judgment, manage competing priorities, and build trusted relationships with ownership, management, and employees.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

This position offers an hourly compensation range of $72-$81 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. The role is full-time, approximately 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, and fully onsite in Seattle, Washington. The assignment duration will depend on business needs and the return of the current employee, with potential for permanent conversion. Permanent compensation, performance-based bonuses, benefits, and any future incentive opportunities will be discussed separately if the role transitions to a permanent position.

HOW TO APPLY:

For immediate consideration, please submit your resume here!

About Our Firm

Scion Nonprofit Staffing is an award-winning national nonprofit recruitment and staffing specialist for nonprofit organizations, foundations, associations, and educational institutions! Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals supporting incredible missions and programs. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire nonprofit recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing.

We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm and our practices can be found online. Scion Nonprofit Staffing is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent.

For opportunities located in a region that has enacted fair chance, arrest, or conviction based employment ordinances, Scion Nonprofit Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.