Robert Half is partnering with an established commercial general contractor on a search for a hands-on Controller. This role owns the accounting function and is focused on bringing structure, consistency, and audit readiness to the company’s financial operations. You will lead a small accounting team, work closely with executive leadership, and have real room to grow with the company. This is a permanent, direct-hire role and will require regular on-site work out of their office in the Seattle/Bellevue area.
What You’ll Do
- Own the full accounting cycle, including month-end and year-end close, general ledger, and financial statements
- Manage WIP reporting and keep the ERP and project management systems aligned
- Oversee job costing, contract accounting, and revenue recognition for commercial construction projects
- Build, document, and improve processes and internal controls for consistent clean audits
- Serve as the main point of contact for the annual external audit
- Lead and develop the accounting team across subcontractor billing and payables, vendor AP, and payroll
- Manage multi-state tax compliance and oversee payroll accounting, including union payroll
- Prepare timely financial and management reports
- Partner with leadership on forecasting and continuous improvement
What You Bring
- Controller-level experience in commercial construction
- Strong hands-on accounting skills with a solid command of WIP and job costing
- Advanced Excel
- Track record of building processes and systems that lead to clean audits
- Multi-state tax and union payroll experience preferred
- Direct, confident, and solutions-focused
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA a plus
Benefits
- Base salary of $150K to $185K, depending on experience
- Discretionary annual profit sharing of 1% to 5% of salary
- 401(k) with 50% match on up to 6% of salary
- Medical, dental, and vision with low employee premiums
- 9 paid holidays plus PTO that grows with tenure
- Annual raises
- Free parking
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