What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controller position at Express Services?
Position: Controller
Location: Seattle
Schedule: Monday through Friday, business hours
Pay: $100,000-$125,000
***This is a full-time position directly with our client.***
Express Employment Professionals – North Seattle is seeking a Controller to lead day-to-day finance and accounting functions, ensure accurate and timely reporting, manage compliance obligations, and provide strategic financial insight to ownership and leadership. This role is ideal for a hands-on finance professional who values accuracy, and collaboration.
Responsibilities
- Own the full accounting function — GL, AP/AR, payroll, and close — while maintaining strong internal controls and clean, audit-ready financials
- Drive financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting, with the analytical chops to translate numbers into actionable recommendations for leadership
- Manage banking, cash flow, and treasury, and coordinate all tax compliance, audits, and external CPA relationships
- Serve as a strategic finance partner to ownership and department heads, with a hand in process improvement, systems, and operational decisions
Qualifications
- 5 years of progressive accounting or finance experience, including leadership responsibility
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field or equivalent experience
- Self-starter with a strong work ethic and ability to work independently while collaborating across teams
Benefit Offerings (Eligibility Varies)
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
- 401K
- Paid time off
Equal Opportunity & Inclusion
Express Employment Professionals – North Seattle, WA is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, caste, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military or veteran status, or other protected characteristics under applicable law.
Reasonable Accommodation
If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact jobs.seattlewanorth@expresspros.com or 206-363-1140.
Application Process
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis with interviews starting immediately. The position will remain open until it is filled. Please apply right away for the best opportunity to be considered. We look forward to hearing from you!
Salary : $100,000 - $125,000