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Confidential Controller in Redmond, Washington
A growing client seeks a well-rounded Controller at its Redmond location. Core responsibilities include: ? Prepare financial reports, analysis and management of the monthly close process. ? Manage the day-to-day accounting operations of A/R, A/P, Payroll, and revenue reporting to ensure continuing quality of services. Motivate and develop the accounting team. Research and resolve accounting issues. ? Ensure compliance with contractual requirements and complete monthly and annual client reporting. ? Maintain relationships with Bank, Health Insurance, Property and Casualty Insurance, and Tax Advisors. ? Develop and document key accounting policies and ensure compliance with the key controls over financial reporting. Work with operations to ensure compliance with other operational controls. ? Assist senior leadership in developing the annual operating and financial budgets, perform regular analysis, update projections monthly, and provide other ad hoc analysis. ? Work closely with the support teams to ensure compliance with Company standards. ? Oversee the production of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements on behalf of the Company. ? Review Balance Sheet reconciliations in a timely manner; identify needed actions to ensure accuracy. ? Utilize analytical tools and information systems to identify negative expense trends and recommend corrective action. ? Establish effective working relationships with internal project managers and external clients/consultants. ? Safeguard the Companies' assets by maintaining and improving the company's internal control environment. ? Pro-active management of working capital/cash flow requirements, including reporting ? Produce the flash report document monthly to provide visibility into the current month's results. ? Maintain corporate personnel files. ? Supervise administrative and accounting personnel. ? Assess, revise and implement efficient processes to maximize departmental efficiency. ? Establish a strong internal communication process for the Accounting department to ensure a two-way information flow with Operations and other support teams. ? Act as business partner to operational units through the provision of financial support, information requests and participation in team meetings. ? Assist President in making decisions in broad-based matters. ? Other duties as assigned. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ? Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance or related degree, CPA certification a plus. ? 5+ years experience in cost accounting. ? 5-10 years of progressive experience in managing accounting operations/staff, the monthly close process, budgeting, financial reporting and analysis, contract management, internal controls, audit, or related experience. ? Proficiency in Excel and strong analytical and organizational skills essential. ? Comfortable with technology and has direct experience in system enhancement and training. ? Previous supervisory experience in a fast-paced, highly client-focused environment.