Assistant Controller – Manufacturing
Bellingham, WA

Join a growing manufacturing firm committed to operational excellence and precision. As they scale, they're seeking an Assistant Controller to support their Controller.

You’ll work cross-functionally with operations, production, and supply chain teams, and collaborate with external consultants to align their financial practices with best-in-class standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Controller in managing all accounting operations, including cost accounting, revenue recognition, and internal reporting
• Assist with the implementation and maintenance of GAAP-compliant practices, with a focus on ASC 606
• Lead month-end close processes, account reconciliations, and preparation of financial statements
• Develop and maintain cost structures, standard costing models, and project-based financial reporting
• Partner with a third-party manufacturing CFO consultant to ensure audit readiness and system alignment
• Translate manufacturing activity into meaningful financial data using Visual, Synaptex, and Excel
• Work with operations to capture accurate data from BOMs, POs, work orders, and inventory flows
• Provide cost and margin analysis to inform strategic decisions
• Serve as a financial advisor to internal teams, providing clarity and accountability across departments
• Help scale systems and procedures to match company growth

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or CMA preferred
• 5+ years of accounting experience, ideally in a manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of GAAP, with hands-on experience in ASC 606 compliance
• Proficiency in Excel and ERP systems like Visual, Synaptex, or similar platforms
• Experience with job costing, BOMs, and manufacturing workflows
• Comfortable working independently in a lean team environment
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams

Benefits & Appreciation:

• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision) – 85% paid by employer ( for employee + dependent)
• 401k with 4% match
• Generous PTO
• Stable company culture with long-tenured team members and leadership succession planning

Compensation: $110,000 - $130,000