Job Description

Title Controller

Position Number 39750

Company WA River Protection Solutions

City/State Richland, WA

Location 2435 Stevens Center Pl

Posted 01/07/2025

Closes 01/28/2025

Regular/Temporary Regular

Full/Part-Time Full-Time

Job Responsibilities/Duties

Washington River Protection Solutions (WRPS) manages one of the most challenging radioactive waste cleanup projects in the country. Our focus is reducing the environmental risk posed by 56 million gallons of radioactive and chemical waste stored in 177 underground tanks on the Hanford Site located in Richland, WA. Join us today and be a part of history!

Washington River Protection Solutions (WRPS) seeks a Controller in the Finance Department.

Job Responsibilities/Duties include:

• Oversight of the Finance Organization; Responsible for providing policy guidelines, goals, direction, and coordination to the staff.

• Responsible for recruiting, training and career development of finance personnel.

• Oversee Finance System Integration group on Hanford system upgrade.

• Oversee transition from Letter of Credit for payroll/vendor payments to LLC accounts.

• Responsible for timely and accurate financial data, and preparation of financial reports which keep management abreast of the financial status of WRPS.

• Make independent studies, analyses, and interpretation of very complex financial, tax, or accounting data.

• Make substantial contributions across a wide range of functions through guiding, directing, or coordination the work of others.

• Oversee the administration of activities in accordance with policies and procedures while using discretion and independent judgment.

• Ensure segregation of duties; oversee the performance of self-assessments and internal and external audit agencies.

• Comply with WRPS policies and procedures.

• Ensure ISMS Principles are incorporated into organization's activities.

• Responsible for maintaining integrity of financial systems - adjustments in compliance with GAAP, Disclosure Statement and system accounting rules.

• Oversee compliance with DOE funding elements and contract modifications.

Please Note: This position is being advertised under the current Tank Operations Contractor, Washington River Protection Solutions (WRPS). However, now that transition activities have begun a candidate selected for employment may be hired under the incoming contractor, Hanford Tank Waste Operations & Closure (H2C) contract. Further details will be provided during the hiring process.

Required Qualifications

• Grade 22:

Bachelor's degree in related discipline and 15 years' directly related experience or equivalent combination of education and/or experience

• Leadership in finance/accounting.

• Grade 23:

Bachelor's degree in related discipline and 17-20 years' directly related experience or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

• Leadership in finance/accounting.

• Note the essential duties for this grade level are like that of the previous grade level, however the scope of responsibility is larger, and the expected level of performance is increased.

Desired Qualifications

• CPA/MBA preferred

• Knowledge of DOE reporting requirements and experience with large financial systems.

• Extensive knowledge of GAAP, FAR ,accounting procedures and tasks.

• Skills with Excel.

• Outstanding oral and written communication skills.

• Extensive knowledge of Government allowability on vendor invoices and other costs.

Compensation & Benefits

In accordance with the company's philosophy on compensation for exempt and salaried non-exempt employees, WRPS takes into consideration a variety of factors when determining initial salary to include assigned job scope and responsibility, a candidate's qualifications as compared to internal comparators performing in a similar role, and the external labor market. A salary offer will be made within the targeted hiring range posted. Note a candidate's prior salary history will not be taken into consideration.

Hiring Range Minimum: $159,363

Hiring Range Maximum: $241,300

WRPS offers a comprehensive benefits package to include medical/dental/vision, short-and long-term disability, life insurance, 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off. For a full list of benefits please visit

Relocation Funding Provided Yes

U.S. Citizenship Required Yes

Clearance Required No

Job Classification Management

Shift Work Required No

This contractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

Applicants and employees have rights under Federal Employment Laws and are protected under federal law against discrimination. To view information regarding these rights, please click on these links:

• Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (

• Pay Transparency Policy Statement

• Family Medical Leave Act (

• Employee Polygraph Protection Act

• WA State Paid Family Medical Leave (

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