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Assistant Controller / Controller (Onsite)

Bellingham, WA 98229

Posted: 07/18/2025 Job Number: 30703807 Salary: 120000

Job Description

About the Company
A fifth-generation, family-owned industrial construction firm with deep roots and a strong reputation across the Western U.S. And Alaska. This company is known for excellence in complex, process-related construction projects—including refining, power generation, and renewable energy. It offers a collaborative environment, low employee turnover, and long-standing leadership (with the CFO having over 30 years at the company).
Position Summary
An experienced and detail-oriented Assistant Controller or Controller is needed to support and oversee accounting operations within a dynamic industrial construction environment. This position plays a critical role in ensuring financial accuracy, internal controls, compliance, and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a construction accounting background, strong knowledge of union payroll practices, and hands-on experience with industry-specific tools like Spectrum and HCSS HeavyJob.

This is a 100% onsite role based in Bellingham, WA.
Key Responsibilities

  • Manage daily accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, job cost, and payroll

  • Lead month-end and year-end close processes and reporting

  • Prepare internal and external financial statements and management reports

  • Partner with project managers and estimators to align financial data with project performance

  • Maintain compliance with GAAP and enforce internal controls

  • Prepare and file certified payroll and multi-state union payroll reports

  • Support audits and assist with tax preparation

  • Recommend and implement improvements to accounting systems and processes

  • Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting required

  • Minimum 3 years of accounting experience, ideally in construction

  • Strong knowledge of GAAP and job cost accounting

  • Certified payroll and union labor accounting experience is required

  • Proficiency with Spectrum ERP and HCSS HeavyJob highly preferred

  • Strong analytical and communication skills

  • Able to work both independently and collaboratively

  • CPA is a plus, but not required
What's Offered

  • Competitive salary based on experience

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance

  • 401(k) with company match

  • Paid time off and holidays

  • Professional development and career growth opportunities

  • A supportive team and a stable, values-driven work environment

Meet Your Recruiter

Nina Wong
Recruiter

Nina started at Pikemann with an intent to help people. She believes that there is an opportunity for everyone, and that everyone deserves an opportunity. Nina has a background in leadership, upskilling, and mentorship; and uses it intently with each individual that she works with. Becoming a Recruiter was the obvious next step in her career path, and she enjoys having the chance to help people and provide a meaningful service.  

Nina is a veteran with the United States Army and has had the pleasure of traveling the world and the US. Originally from Hawai’i, she currently resides in Washington state with her family. She enjoys traveling, live music, and a good dive restaurant. Cheers to changing lives, promoting progression, and being an avid supporter of growth!

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