Controller

Position: Controller

Location: Kent, Washington (Onsite)

Position Summary

NOW CFO is partnering with an established U.S.-based commercial furniture manufacturer to find an experienced Controller to lead its financial accounting operations. This company designs, manufactures, and restores commercial seating and furniture solutions, serving industries including hospitality, healthcare, senior living, government, and education operating multiple brands with production facilities across the country.

This is a highly visible leadership role responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining strong internal controls, and driving efficient financial processes across a multi-brand manufacturing organization. The Controller will oversee accounts receivable, accounts payable, invoicing, and revenue recognition while supporting the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close process. This individual will work closely with executive leadership to maintain financial accuracy, support cash flow management, and ensure full compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements.

Core Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Close Process

• Manage and oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process with a target of 5–7 business days
• Prepare and review financial statements including Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow Statements
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of all financial reporting and provide variance analysis against budget and prior periods
• Ensure all financial reporting complies with GAAP standards

Accounts Receivable & Revenue Management

• Oversee customer invoicing and revenue recognition processes across multiple business units
• Monitor accounts receivable aging and lead collection efforts
• Partner with sales and operations teams to support the order-to-cash process
• Maintain accurate billing processes and customer account reconciliation

Accounts Payable

• Oversee vendor invoice processing and payment scheduling
• Ensure timely and accurate vendor payments while maintaining strong internal controls over AP processes

General Ledger & Reconciliations

• Maintain integrity of the general ledger and review and approve journal entries
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations, credit card reconciliations, and bank account reconciliations

Cash Flow & Financial Operations

• Support executive leadership with cash flow monitoring and forecasting
• Assist with working capital management and ensure proper recording of all financial transactions and operational expenses

Compliance, Tax & Audit Support

• Coordinate with external CPA firms and tax advisors
• Support preparation of sales tax filings, payroll tax filings, and other regulatory reporting
• Assist with financial audits and preparation of supporting schedules

ERP & Financial Systems

• Maintain accounting data integrity within ERP systems
• Support financial reporting improvements, system optimization, and financial dashboard reporting

Leadership & Team Management

• Supervise and mentor the accounting team, ensuring responsibilities are completed accurately and on time
• Provide training and professional development opportunities
• Establish a culture of accountability and strong financial process discipline

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5 years of progressive accounting experience
• Experience managing financial close processes and financial reporting
• Hands-on experience managing accounts payable and vendor relationships, including payment negotiation
• Comfortable presenting high-level financial overviews to a board or executive leadership, knows what to report and how to frame it
• Confident, data-driven communicator who can hold firm on financial integrity
• Advanced proficiency in accounting systems and Excel
• Strong analytical, organizational, and leadership skills

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA or CMA certification
• Experience in manufacturing, custom production, or project-based accounting environments
• Experience with ERP systems and financial system integrations
• Prior experience managing an accounting team