Controller (Confidential Hire)

Aston Carter • Everett, WA

23h • $90,000 - $118,000 • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a hands-on, change-oriented finance leader to oversee finance operations for a small yet growing precision manufacturing site. Operating in a dynamic, private-equity-backed environment, this role is responsible for maintaining the integrity of financial reporting, enhancing internal controls, modernizing finance processes, and developing robust Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) following a recent acquisition. This position serves as the site’s finance leader and trusted advisor to operations and leadership, balancing technical accounting precision with practical execution.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
• Progressive accounting/finance experience with controllership scope.
• Demonstrated technical accounting strength and experience operating under close deadlines.
• Advanced Excel proficiency and strong financial communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Manufacturing controllership experience, with aerospace exposure being a plus.
• Experience in private equity-backed or 'build-the-process' environments.
• Power BI/reporting modernization and/or data warehouse project exposure.
• Familiarity with government contracting compliance (FAR/DFAR/TINA/CAS).
• MBA/CPA/CMA or other advanced credentials.

Responsibilities

• Lead the finance function for a precision manufacturing site; coach and develop the team.
• Own month-end close and reporting, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
• Strengthen internal controls and standardize SOPs to correct inconsistent or non-compliant legacy processes.
• Drive continuous improvement through process automation, technology adoption, and cross-functional cost reduction/value engineering efforts.
• Partner with leadership on forecasting, annual operating plan, strategic planning, and analytics.
• Advise on pricing/proposals and compliance, with government contracting exposure being a plus (FAR/DFAR/TINA/CAS).
• Manage special projects and broader business needs as they arise in a lean environment.

Benefits

• When you join the 401(k) plan, you will receive matching contributions, a wide range of investment options, access to financial advice and more.
• You can enroll in the 401(k) plan anytime.
• If you are a new employee, you will be automatically enrolled in the 401(k) plan at 6% approximately 45 days after your date of hire unless you contact Empower Retirement to opt out.
• Watch for an enrollment kit from Empower Retirement mailed to your home.
• Contact Empower Retirement directly at 844-465-4455 or enroll online at empowermyretirement.com [empowermyretirement.com].
• Each year you can contribute up to the IRS limit.
• The company will match 50% of the first 4% of pay you contribute (equal to a 2% match).
• There is also a 4% Annual Retirement Contribution paid in the first quarter of the following calendar year, even if you are not contributing.
• For employees hired after January 1, 2021, matching contributions are subject to a 5-year graded vesting schedule: 1-year 20%, 2-years 40%, 3-years 60%, 4-years 80% and 5-years 100%.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager