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Interim Controller

CFS
Seattle, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/9/2026
Interim Controller – (South Seattle)

Location: South Seattle (On-site)

Salary Range: $114,440 – $128,960 DOE

Are you a hands-on accounting leader who thrives in dynamic environments and takes pride in delivering accurate, timely financials? Our client, a highly respected organization recognized for award-winning craftsmanship and innovation, is seeking an Interim Controller to provide critical leadership and operational support during a key transition period. This is a unique opportunity to join a values-driven company celebrated for excellence in design, quality, and collaborative culture.

As the Interim Controller, you will serve as the accounting backbone of the organization—owning core financial operations from payroll to month-end close. This role is ideal for a seasoned, detail-oriented professional who enjoys rolling up their sleeves, stepping into a complex environment, and stabilizing processes while contributing to meaningful, impactful work. Our client’s projects have been highlighted regionally for their creativity and precision, giving you the chance to be part of a team with a true reputation for excellence.

Key Responsibilities For The Role

  • Recording payroll in ADP and managing all 401(k) contributions
  • Allocating gross pay to jobs and ensuring accurate job costing
  • Performing reconciliations for checking, savings, and related accounts
  • Leading month-end close and preparing monthly financial statements

This is a highly visible role with opportunities to collaborate cross-functionally and influence daily financial operations. The Interim Controller will work closely with project teams, operations, and executives to ensure financial information is accurate, timely, and strategically useful.

Qualifications For The Interim Controller

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA preferred but required)
  • Leadership experience in accounting, ideally within project-driven industries
  • Strong skills in payroll (ADP), job costing, reconciliations, and month-end close
  • High attention to detail with the ability to operate confidently in a fast-paced environment
  • Effective communicator with strong cross-functional collaboration skills

If you’re someone who enjoys providing stability, improving processes, and driving financial accuracy, the Interim Controller role offers the opportunity to make a direct, measurable impact with an established and award-winning organization.

Timing is everything. Whether you're actively seeking your next opportunity or simply open to hearing about the right fit, we would love the chance to connect. We specialize in placing accounting and finance professionals, and many of our openings are never posted publicly. Please contact me for more information about this role or to learn about additional opportunities.

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Salary : $114,400 - $128,960

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