Director of Accounting Operations
robert halfWashington, DC
$145,000 - $195,000 per yearAPPLY NOW (opens in a new tab)
Director of Accounting Operations
robert halfWashington, DC
yesterday
Occupations
Accountants and AuditorsTreasurers and ControllersBookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$145,000 - $195,000 per year
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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
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JOB OVERVIEW
Salary
$145,000 - $195,000 per year
Experience level
Manager
Location
Washington, DC
Occupation
Accountants and Auditors
Industry
Offices of Certified Public Accountants
Posted
yesterday
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