Assistant Controller (Technology Consulting)

Location: Hybrid in Bellevue, Washington, United States; office attendance is required at least two days per week, currently Tuesdays and Thursdays, with additional in-office days as needed.

Salary: $114,000–$152,000 USD annually for candidates based in Washington State; midpoint $133,000.

Company

hirify.global is a technology solutions firm connecting strategy and execution across AI, cloud, data, product development, and emerging technology.

What you will do

• Manage daily accounting operations across billing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll accounting, and general ledger activities.
• Coordinate the monthly close, prepare and review journal entries and reconciliations, and prepare monthly financial statements under U.S. GAAP.
• Review financial results, investigate discrepancies, explain significant balances and budget-to-actual variances, and escalate accounting issues or control gaps.
• Oversee client billing, collections, vendor payments, payroll processing, revenue recognition, project accounting, and related contract and revenue schedules.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, cash reporting, cash-flow planning, audit schedules, tax preparation, and applicable reporting obligations.
• Partner with Delivery, Client Development, HR, and other departments while supporting accounting system enhancements, reporting improvements, automation, and process documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, or equivalent relevant professional experience.
• At least five years of progressive accounting experience, including coordinating accounting operations, leading close activities, or reviewing the work of others.
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial statement preparation, journal entries, account reconciliations, and internal controls.
• Experience with accounts receivable, accounts payable, billing, and payroll accounting.
• Ability to investigate discrepancies, resolve accounting issues, and identify matters requiring escalation.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with accounting or ERP systems and Microsoft 365 applications.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing priorities and recurring deadlines.
• Hands-on, collaborative approach with willingness to support routine accounting activities and process improvements.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, including explaining accounting information to nonfinancial stakeholders; sound judgment, integrity, and discretion with confidential financial and employee information.

Nice to have

• Accounting experience in technology consulting, professional services, or another project-based business.
• Experience with service-based revenue recognition, project accounting, and profitability reporting.
• Public accounting or financial statement audit experience.
• Experience supervising or mentoring accounting staff.
• Experience supporting multi-state payroll, accounting system improvements, or process automation.

Culture & Benefits

• High standards, ownership, collaboration, and pride in delivering work for clients, partners, and teams.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage may be available to eligible employees.
• Flexible Spending Account and 401(k) retirement plan may be available.
• Competitive paid time off and parental leave may be available.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• Benefits and eligibility vary by role, employment status, and location.