Controller Jobs in Washington
Controller jobs in Washington are in strong demand, with active hiring concentrated in technology, aerospace, healthcare, and professional services, and openings ranging from assistant controller roles through VP of finance and corporate controller positions. Seattle, Bellevue, and Tacoma account for the largest share of postings, where established employers such as Boeing, Microsoft, and Providence Health and Services regularly seek controllers to manage complex financial operations. Candidates with experience in software revenue recognition, government contract accounting, or multi-entity consolidations are especially sought after across the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Position: Data Controller Trainee
Job:
Under direct supervision of the Department Supervisor, this position is in training capacity to determine suitability for control work.
Job Duties:
- Balance self-pay remittances and reports, ensuring all data is entered accurately.
- Learn and have proven ability to maintain self-pay billing rate files.
- Learn to and exhibit the ability to communicate discrepancies with remittances to outside parties.
- Learn to and take over the monitoring and maintenance of self pay delinquencies and collection matters.
- Use customer service skills, both written and telephonic, to provide helpful information, answer questions and resolve complaints.
- Must show continuous improvement, ability to increase volume of workload, ability to work independently, and as a productive team member.
- Provide support to other team members
- Actively learns to perform duties as described for position title "Data Controller" to come out of trainee classification.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum qualifications:
- 2 years of general office experience
- Working knowledge of basic office equipment
- Professional appearance with excellent communication skills both verbal and written, to communicate effectively with the public, union representatives, outside agencies, and insurance carriers.
- Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively and professionally with management, coworkers, and staff in other departments.
- Demonstrates ability to keep calm and positive within all communications.
- Proven track record of excellent organizational skills and the ability to multi-task.
- Proven ability to maintain a positive mental attitude under demanding and/or stressful situations.
- Proven ability to accurately and timely review and edit documents.
- Utilize computer and phone systems to be able to effectively perform the essential functions of the position.
- Previous experience utilizing Microsoft office software
- High school diploma or G.E.D
Preferred qualifications
- 1 years of office experience in an accounting office or in a role that was an accounting capacity
- 2 years of college experience in a related field- do not have to have an associate degree
Physical/Mental requirements:
The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve non-routine and complex office administrative problems; use math and mathematical reasoning; observe and interpret situations; learn and apply new information or skills; perform highly detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks; work under intensive deadlines with frequent interruptions
Work environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Employees work under typical office conditions, and the noise level is usually quiet.
WPAS is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and strive to continually create the most inclusive work environment for all our employees.
Position: Data Controller Trainee
Job:
Under direct supervision of the Department Supervisor, this position is in training capacity to determine suitability for control work.
Job Duties:
- Balance self-pay remittances and reports, ensuring all data is entered accurately.
- Learn and have proven ability to maintain self-pay billing rate files.
- Learn to and exhibit the ability to communicate discrepancies with remittances to outside parties.
- Learn to and take over the monitoring and maintenance of self pay delinquencies and collection matters.
- Use customer service skills, both written and telephonic, to provide helpful information, answer questions and resolve complaints.
- Must show continuous improvement, ability to increase volume of workload, ability to work independently, and as a productive team member.
- Provide support to other team members
- Actively learns to perform duties as described for position title "Data Controller" to come out of trainee classification.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum qualifications:
- 2 years of general office experience
- Working knowledge of basic office equipment
- Professional appearance with excellent communication skills both verbal and written, to communicate effectively with the public, union representatives, outside agencies, and insurance carriers.
- Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively and professionally with management, coworkers, and staff in other departments.
- Demonstrates ability to keep calm and positive within all communications.
- Proven track record of excellent organizational skills and the ability to multi-task.
- Proven ability to maintain a positive mental attitude under demanding and/or stressful situations.
- Proven ability to accurately and timely review and edit documents.
- Utilize computer and phone systems to be able to effectively perform the essential functions of the position.
- Previous experience utilizing Microsoft office software
- High school diploma or G.E.D
Preferred qualifications
- 1 years of office experience in an accounting office or in a role that was an accounting capacity
- 2 years of college experience in a related field- do not have to have an associate degree
Physical/Mental requirements:
The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve non-routine and complex office administrative problems; use math and mathematical reasoning; observe and interpret situations; learn and apply new information or skills; perform highly detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks; work under intensive deadlines with frequent interruptions
Work environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Employees work under typical office conditions, and the noise level is usually quiet.
WPAS is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and strive to continually create the most inclusive work environment for all our employees.
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Controller Job Market in Washington
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Technology & Software
- Transportation & Logistics
What Washington Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in controller jobs across Washington.
- CPA license active or eligible in Washington state through the Washington State Board of Accountancy
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field required
- Seven or more years of progressive accounting experience including supervisory responsibility
- Demonstrated proficiency with ERP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, or Oracle
- Strong command of GAAP and experience with financial close and consolidation processes
- Experience preparing financial statements and coordinating with external auditors
Controller Jobs in Washington: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a controller in Washington?
Most controllers in Washington hold a CPA license issued through the Washington State Board of Accountancy, which requires a bachelor's degree with qualifying accounting coursework, passing all four sections of the Uniform CPA Exam, and completing the required hours of supervised work experience. While the CPA is not always a hard requirement, it is the credential Washington employers most consistently expect at the controller level, and candidates without it typically need a demonstrated record of leading accounting teams and managing full-cycle close processes.
Which companies hire controllers in Washington?
Employers hiring controllers in Washington right now include Amazon, Kymeta, and Precision CastParts, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Washington's concentration of publicly traded technology companies, major aerospace contractors, and large nonprofit health systems means controller roles here often require familiarity with SEC reporting requirements, government contract cost accounting, or fund accounting.
Which Washington cities have the most controller jobs?
Seattle, Bellevue, and Everett are the cities with the most controller openings in Washington. Seattle and Bellevue dominate because of the dense cluster of technology company headquarters and regional financial hubs located there, while Tacoma draws hiring from healthcare networks, port-related logistics companies, and state government contractors that maintain significant operations in Pierce County.
Are there remote controller jobs in Washington?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 42% of controller openings tied to Washington are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the state's tech-heavy employer base and broadly distributed workforce. The parts of the role most commonly performed remotely include financial reporting, budget modeling, and ERP management, while month-end close coordination and audit support often require at least occasional on-site presence.
How can I get hired as a controller in Washington with little or no experience?
The most realistic path into a controller role without direct experience is moving up from a senior accountant or accounting manager position within a Washington organization that promotes internally. Large employers such as Boeing, Providence Health and Services, and Washington's major public university systems regularly post senior accountant and accounting manager roles that function as the practical proving ground for future controllers. Sitting for the CPA exam through the Washington State Board of Accountancy, even before completing all required experience hours, signals commitment and accelerates consideration for advancement into controller-track positions.
Where can I find and apply to controller jobs in Washington?
You can find and apply to controller jobs in Washington on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring across the state. Search the listings, find roles that match your experience and location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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