Job Description
Job Title: Controller
Location: Seattle, WA
Employment Status: Regular, Full-time
FLSA Status: Exempt
Salary/rate range: 110-130k
Reports to: President
About us:
Seattle Tree Care has been the region’s trusted tree care provider for over 18 years. With more than 40 professionals dedicated to preserving Seattle’s urban forest, we combine technical expertise with a people-first culture rooted in safety, transparency, and continuous improvement. As we continue to grow and expand our services, we are seeking a Controller who thrives in dynamic environments and can bring both financial discipline and collaborative leadership to our team.
The Role:The Controller will serve as a key member of the Leadership Team, overseeing finance and Accounting, HR, Administration and Technology. This role is both strategic and hands-on: responsible for ensuring the integrity of financial data, leading organizational systems and controls, and shaping internal processes that drive performance. The Controller will be instrumental in guiding change initiatives, supporting department leaders, and helping build a resilient culture as the company scales.
Key Responsibilities
• Financial Leadership: Oversee accounting, reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and financial modeling with full-cycle GAAP compliance. Provide clear, actionable insights to ownership and department leaders.
• Operational Excellence: Design, document, and optimize business processes that enhance accountability, efficiency, and compliance.
• Culture & People: Oversee HR to support employee engagement, ensure equitable practices, and reinforce an environment of trust and collaboration.
• Technology Ownership: Select, implement, and optimize software tools that improve reporting, communication, and efficiency across the company.
• Strategic Partnership: Work with ownership and the leadership team to align resources with company goals, balancing long-term planning with day-to-day execution.
• Compliance & Controls: Uphold COSO and GAAP standards, ensure internal controls are effective, and maintain compliance across legal, tax, insurance, and regulatory requirements.
What We’re Looking For
The ideal candidate brings a blend of technical expertise and leadership skills:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business-related field.
• 5+ years of accounting experience with full-cycle GAAP responsibility.
• Experience leading Finance, HR, and Technology functions.
• Demonstrated success in building and improving systems, controls, and processes.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis skills.
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional projects and lead organizational change.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to “read the room,” build relationships at all levels, and influence outcomes constructively.
• Resilient and adaptable leader who thrives in fast-moving, evolving environments.
• High personal integrity, accountability, and commitment to both people and performance.
Why Join Us:
This is more than a Controller role—it’s an opportunity to shape how our company grows. You’ll have a voice at the leadership table, the chance to implement systems that scale, and the ability to foster a culture that balances excellence with care. At Seattle Tree Care, your contributions will directly impact not only our financial health but also the employee and customer experience.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $110,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year
Benefits:
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
Work Location: In person