Accounting Manager (Controller-Track)

POSITION: Accounting Manager (Controller-Track)
CPA Preferred
Reports To: Ownership

Position Overview

We’re looking for an experienced Accounting Manager who’s ready to step into something bigger than a traditional role. This position is built as a Controller-track opportunity for a hands-on leader who wants real ownership, visibility, and a clear path to expanded financial leadership.

You’ll run day-to-day accounting operations while elevating the function—tightening controls, improving reporting, and building audit-ready financials under U.S. GAAP. Over time, this role will naturally expand into broader oversight of the close process, audits, and financial structure consistent with a Controller-level position.

If you’re someone who’s been executing at a high level but hasn’t yet been given the reins—this is that opportunity.

What You’ll Own

Accounting Operations & Accuracy

• Lead all core accounting functions: AP, AR, payroll coordination, general ledger, reconciliations, and month-end close
• Ensure financials are accurate, timely, and complete—no surprises
• Act as both a working manager and technical resource across the team
• Maintain clean, reliable data to support decision-making and growth
• Step in where needed—this is a leadership role, not a “delegate-only” role

Controller-Track Responsibilities

• Build and maintain audit-ready financials and supporting schedules
• Strengthen internal controls and close discipline
• Prepare for and support external audits as a primary contact
• Partner directly with ownership on financial review and insights
• Gradually take ownership of close oversight, reporting structure, and controls

Process Improvement & Systems

• Standardize workflows and reduce key-person dependency
• Improve documentation across all accounting processes
• Identify inefficiencies and implement practical solutions
• Elevate the clarity and usefulness of financial reporting

Team Leadership

• Lead, coach, and develop accounting staff
• Set expectations, hold the line on performance, and build accountability
• Foster a team that values accuracy, ownership, and continuous improvement
• Work cross-functionally to resolve issues with a company-first mindset

What You Bring

• Strong technical accounting foundation (GAAP)
• Multi-entity experience is a plus
• Advanced Excel skills—you don’t just use it, you leverage it
• Experience with accounting systems / ERP platforms
• Ability to operate as both a doer and a leader
• Organized, deadline-driven, and comfortable managing competing priorities
• Clear, confident communicator—especially with ownership
• A proactive mindset—you fix problems instead of working around them

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA strongly preferred
• 5–7+ years of progressive accounting experience
• 2+ years in a lead or supervisory role

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $98,000 – $138,000 annually (exempt)
• Medical, Dental, Vision benefit 100% paid for by employer for employee
• 100% employer-paid L&I coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Sick Leave: 1 hour per 40 hours worked
• Stable, team-oriented environment with long-term growth potential

Location & Work Environment

Hybrid role (primarily remote) with ability to report to:

• Mount Vernon (HQ): 13084 Ball Road
• Bellingham : 885 E Bakerview Rd.

Must be able to be onsite within 24 hours when needed. This means you need to be local to the area.

Note: Both locations are active construction & demolition recycling site. Expect truck traffic, dust, and noise in that environment.

NO RECRUITERS OR PLACEMENT AGENCIES