Accounting Manager and Controller

About the Company

Charter Construction has been serving the Pacific Northwest for over 40 years, specializing in restoring residential and commercial buildings in Washington and Oregon. The company is known for setting the standard in performance, integrity, and quality, with a whatever-it-takes philosophy to ensure successful projects and satisfied clients. Charter prioritizes a people-first approach, delivering exceptional and compassionate service while fostering a supportive and excellent team culture. As part of the American Restoration family, Charter benefits from expanded resources and capabilities, enabling it to provide top-tier service to clients.

About the Role

This role manages the accounting team, including project accountants, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll functions. The Accounting Manager/Controller owns the month-end close process, financial reporting, and internal controls, serving as the primary liaison between Charter’s leadership team and American Restoration.

Location: Seattle, WA (In Office)

Responsibilities

• Manage an accounting team of 5-6 people across multiple offices
• Monitor and analyze balance sheets, accounts payable, and accounts receivable
• Cross-check payroll prior to processing
• Generate financial reports for senior leadership
• Aid senior management in forecasting business revenue
• Support Accounting Leadership in all financial matters of the organization
• Month-end reporting, including WIP review, over/under billings, burden & GLI/B&O allocation
• Forecasting, goal setting, and tracking
• Provide financial overviews and manage the project lifecycle (setup, SOVs, costs/billings, etc.)
• Subcontract writing/issuing and full subcontractor cycle (setup, COIs, billing entry/coordination, etc.)
• Aging monitoring, analysis, and cash analysis/ledger maintenance/reconciliations
• Handle cash receipts/deposits and aging analysis
• Provide training and mentorship for the accounting team
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial reports
• Create accounting SOP efficiencies

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or relevant field (Master’s Degree preferred)
• CPA preferred
• 5+ years of General Ledger Accounting Experience
• 2+ years of Financial Statement preparation/review
• 2+ years of Employee Management and Leadership Experience
• Strong technical, analytical, communication, and presentation skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Company-paid basic life insurance and optional additional life insurance
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• 7 paid holidays
• 401(K) plan with employer match
• Continued education in related field