Controller

SeattleHQfull timeOn Site

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senior

$180k–$200k

H1B: no

Lumbermanufactory Controller responsible for owning the accounting function end to end at The Lumber Manufactory. Manage close, build accounting team, oversee payroll accounting, multi-entity consolidation, and support acquisitions.

Responsibilities

Own the monthly, quarterly and annual close, delivering accurate GAAP financial statements on a predictable timeline.
Run general ledger, AP, AR, fixed assets, inventory and cost accounting, including standard costing and variance analysis for mill production.
Oversee capitalization and depreciation for mill construction and equipment, including construction-in-progress tracking.
Design and maintain internal controls, policies and procedures that scale with the business and keep us audit-ready.
Manage the annual financial statement audit and serve as the main contact for external auditors and tax advisors.
Partner with FP&A on budgets, forecasts and reporting to the CFO, leadership team and board.
Oversee payroll accounting for salaried and hourly teams, partnering with HR and payroll on timekeeping, department coding, accruals, benefits accounting, payroll tax filings and multi-state compliance.
Lead multi-entity consolidation, intercompany accounting and eliminations.
Drive accounting for acquisitions, from due diligence through opening balance sheets, purchase accounting, policy alignment and close integration.
Lead or co-lead ERP selection and implementation, and bring acquired entities onto our systems, keeping the finance stack (ERP, HRIS, AP) connected and clean.
Hire and develop accountants as the business grows, with clear roles, workflows and a close calendar that keep pace as new mills come online.
Adapt to changing priorities and support team and operational needs as they evolve.

Qualification

A clear communicator with operatorsManufacturing accounting experienceM&A integration experienceA background in wood productsExperience at a venture-backedFamiliarity with QuickBooks

Required

A hands-on accounting leader who has run a close in a manufacturing environment.
A builder who is comfortable creating processes where none exist and scaling them as the company grows.
Willing to do the work yourself while building the team that will take it over.
A clear communicator with operators, executives, auditors and the board.
Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, and an active CPA license.
8 - 10 years of progressive accounting experience, including time in public accounting (Big 4 or national firm preferred).
Currently in a Senior Accounting Manager, Associate Controller, Assistant Controller or Controller role.
Manufacturing accounting experience, including inventory, cost accounting and fixed assets.
Deep knowledge of US GAAP and experience owning a full close and external audit.
Hands-on experience overseeing payroll and payroll accounting, including for hourly workforces.
Based in or willing to relocate to the Seattle area.

Preferred

M&A integration experience, including purchase accounting, opening balance sheets and integrating acquired teams and processes.
Multi-entity consolidation and intercompany accounting experience.
A track record of hiring and developing an accounting team.
ERP implementation or integration experience.
A background in wood products, lumber, forestry or other heavy-industry manufacturing.
Experience at a venture-backed, high-growth company preparing for later-stage financing, audit scrutiny or public-company readiness.
Familiarity with QuickBooks, ADP and Ramp, or comparable ERP, HRIS and spend tools.

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
PTO
Life Insurance

Company

Lumbermanufactory

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