Hybrid Controller

at PWT

• Job title: Controller
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $120,000 - $150,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Tacoma, United States

About the role

• Controller overseeing financial operations for APA - The Engineered Wood Association in Tacoma, WA. Leading financial reporting, budgeting, and team management to maintain financial integrity.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily financial operations, ensuring accurate and timely reporting, compliance with GAAP, and strong internal controls.
• Manage financial reporting, budgeting, tax compliance, treasury functions, and team leadership.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and analyses for APA and EWTA.
• Investigate budget variances and provide actionable insights.
• Manage tax filings (State B&O, Canadian GST/QST, Tacoma City, property taxes, IRS Form 720).
• Lead annual budgeting process and monitor financial policies.
• Oversee cash flow, bank reconciliations, and credit card program.
• Supervise AP, AR, and payroll functions.
• Coordinate annual audits and compliance reviews.
• Support special program accounting and reimbursement claims.
• Validate ACH transactions and wire transfers.
• Provide backup for benefits administration and fleet management.
• Lead and develop accounting team; enforce internal controls.
• Execute special projects as assigned by the Treasurer.

Requirements

• CPA preferred; 5-7 years of relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, budgeting, financial systems.
• Advanced Excel skills, and spreadsheet analysis.
• Ability to interpret financial statements.
• Strong capability to calculate figures such as interest, proportions, and percentages.
• Ability to interpret and apply government regulations, legal documents, and compliance standards.
• Ability to write clear reports, memos, and correspondence; effective oral communication with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Proven high level of accuracy in financial reporting and compliance tasks.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of $120,000 to $150,000 annually, dependent upon experience.
• Paid vacation with a minimum of 3 weeks per year.
• Paid sick leave accruing at 12 days per year.
• 401(k) Retirement plan.
• 11 paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision for employee and dependents.
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance.
• Long-Term disability insurance.
• Employee Identity Theft Protection.