Corporate Financial Controller

Seattle, WA

Our client, a Seattle based cutting-edge energy company with global reach, is looking for a Financial Controller to take on all aspects of financial management. This includes accounting, regulatory and financial reporting, management of the general ledger and payroll functions, budgeting strategies, and coordination of year end auditing.

The ideal candidate will be able to work cross functionally with management, vendors, banking institutions, and the accounting team. Strong leadership qualities and a sound knowledge of accounting fundamentals are a must.

Corporate Financial Controller Responsibilities:

• Oversee all functions of the Accounting Department: accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, general ledger, fixed asset, and bank reconciliations.
• Oversee budgeting, financial forecasting, and cash flow; align financial management with short-and long-term financial planning and projections.
• Monitor existing monthly and annual financial reporting materials and manage the financial cooperative grant agreement aspects of the fiscal grantor.
• Special Projects as needed to include manage software implementation of company chosen ERP system.
• Maintain and improve the company’s internal control environment.
• Manage the monthly financial close process including creation, review and approval (when appropriate) of general ledger transactions and supporting documentation for journal entry transactions.
• Prepare multiple state agency reports which is required by tax department for quarterly/annual reporting requirements.
• Responsible for the preparation of financial reports, including consolidated financial statements according to US GAAP and IFRS.
• Coordinates year-end audit with external auditors and assists in the preparation of audit schedules, data, and information.

Corporate Financial Controller Qualifications:

• Minimum 10 years of progressive accounting experience
• Minimum 3 years supervisory experience is required
• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, CPA required
• Experience with project accounting
• Auditing experience
• Knowledge of the Canadian and US taxation systems
• Experience in preparing consolidated financial statements

Compensation: $150k - $175k/year