About this opportunity
Robert Half lists this Director of Accounting Operations opportunity in seattle, Washington. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Director, Accounting Operations | Path to Controller | Seattle, WA
Location: Seattle, WA (Hybrid, 4 days onsite)
Are you a CPA ready for a clear path to Controller? Our client, a large, growing construction and engineering services company in Seattle, is hiring a Director, Accounting Operations to serve as the Controller’s right hand and future successor.
This is a succession role. You will partner closely with the Controller, support close and audit, and lead the accounting operations team through a significant transformation.
Why this role stands out
Defined path to Controller, with direct mentorship
Lead a modernization of transactional accounting, including an outsourcing model and a new ERP
Build and develop a team of strong, technical managers
High visibility with senior finance leadership
What you will do
Lead Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable operations through a management team
Drive process improvement, KPIs, and working capital results
Keep processes audit-ready and partner with external auditors
Lead the accounting operations side of a system implementation
Back up the Controller on close, audit, and reporting
What you bring
CPA required (candidates actively completing the CPA will be considered)
10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 5+ years leading people leaders
Public accounting audit experience strongly preferred
Experience leading transformation, outsourcing, or ERP implementations
Project-based, construction, or engineering accounting experience is a plus
Compensation and benefits
Base salary: $145,000 to $195,000, plus annual bonus
Relocation assistance available
$0 deductible medical, plus dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) match plus profit sharing
Generous PTO and paid holidays
Worksite address
seattle, WA, 98127, US
Who can apply
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