Controller
Creative Financial Staffing
Snohomish, WA · Posted November 5, 2026
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About the job
Ready to step into a leadership role where you can own the accounting function and influence business strategy? This Controller opportunity offers broad responsibility across financial reporting, operational finance, compliance, and process improvement within a stable manufacturing environment.
Controller
Salary: $120,000-$160,000 DOE
Location: Fully On-Site | Snohomish, WA
Why This Opportunity Stands Out:
Key leadership position with visibility across finance and operations • Opportunity to drive accounting processes, controls, and financial performance • High level of ownership over reporting, budgeting, and compliance functions • Collaborative environment with direct exposure to executive leadership • Ability to make a measurable impact through process improvements and operational insights
Key Responsibilities for the Controller:
Oversee all accounting operations, including general ledger, AP/AR, fixed assets, and month-end close • Lead financial reporting, account reconciliations, variance analysis, and management reporting • Coordinate annual audits, tax reporting, and regulatory compliance activities • Manage budgeting, forecasting, inventory accounting, and cost analysis processes • Strengthen internal controls, improve financial processes, and support strategic business initiatives
Qualifications for the Controller:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline • 8+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including leadership responsibilities • Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, and manufacturing accounting principles • Advanced proficiency with ERP systems, Excel, and financial reporting tools
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