Interim Controller

SumBridge is hiring an Interim Controller to join our S. Seattle client. The Interim Controller will assist in leading a small accounting team, managing the accounting process, monthly/quarterly/annually for the organization, lead audit process, preparation of tax returns, and implementation and management of internal controls. The Interim Controller will also participate in the migration of the current ERP system to a new ERP system working in partnership with their external vendor. This is an immediate opening and will be a hybrid schedule with both onsite and remote work time for an indefinite timeframe. (6 months estimated) The role will offer competitive compensation and benefits.

Job Duties:

• Responible for preparation of monthly and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Guides essential functioning of the accounting team, including accounting and reporting, grants budgeting and analysis, grants revenue and accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, including adoption of existing and new GAAP.
• Develops and deploys internal management reporting, including establishing and implementing accepted allocation methodologies.
• Ensures organization stays current on all state and local tax requirements, including but not limited to sales tax, use tax, property tax, B&O tax, unclaimed property, charitable registrations, and business licensing.
• Leads financial activities related to applying for, receiving, and managing external federal, state, and private foundation grant awards
• Assists executive team with monthly financial analysis, decision making support and reporting.
• Works with the CFO to effectively manage cash flow according to organizational policy and strategy.
• Coordinates with the CFO on managing institutional debt.
• Leads processes to ensure timely completion of the organization's external audits and tax returns.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support the goals and objectives of the team and wider organization.

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
• 5-7+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• 3+ years managing external audits.
• Public accounting experience, strongly preferred with CPA license (active or inactive).
• 3+ years management experience, preferred
• Direct experience interpreting and implementing recent changes in GAAP.
• Demonstrated experience in systems, optimizing internal controls, and process optimization.
• Ability to partner and collaborate with functional leaders across the organization.
• Demonstrates extreme ownership over areas of responsibility with minimal direction.
• Eagerness to wear many hats, innovate, and tackle challenges.
• Embrace creating and optimizing processes and systems.
• Maintains composure under pressure.
• Prior experience as an accounting manager or higher in a not-for-profit setting.
• Direct experience handling federal grant funding or federal contracts.
• Experience with accounting systems implementation and cloud-based accounting tools.