What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Controller position at Aptly Technology?
Job title- Financial Controller
Location – Bellevue, WA
Position- Full time opportunity
Overview
Role Summary
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Financial Controller to oversee the company’s accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal control processes. This role will be responsible for managing day-to-day accounting activities, ensuring accurate and timely financial close, maintaining compliance with applicable regulations, and supporting leadership with reliable financial insights for decision-making.
The ideal candidate is hands-on, organized, and capable of balancing operational accounting execution with process improvement and financial oversight.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the company’s full-cycle accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll coordination, and bank reconciliations
- Lead the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close process to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting
- Prepare and review financial statements, management reports, and supporting schedules
- Maintain and strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and financial procedures
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax requirements, audits, and regulatory obligations
- Monitor cash flow, accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, and balance sheet reconciliations
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis in partnership with leadership
- Coordinate with external parties such as CPAs, auditors, tax advisors, payroll providers, and banking partners
- Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and accounting documentation
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency
- Support leadership with financial analysis and ad hoc reporting as needed
- Supervise and guide accounting staff or outsourced accounting resources, if applicable
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- 5 years of progressive accounting or finance experience, with at least 2 years in a senior accounting or controller-level role preferred
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting principles
- Experience managing month-end close and financial statement preparation
- Strong understanding of internal controls, compliance, and audit support
- Proficiency in accounting systems and Microsoft Excel
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment
- Effective communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with leadership and business teams
- CPA or CPA-track is a plus
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $85,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- How many years of experience you have working as financial controller?
Experience:
- Accounting: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in WA 98005, United States
Salary : $85,000 - $100,000