accounting analysis manager, Accounting Center of Excellence

Starbucks • Seattle, WA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The accounting analysis manager, Accounting CoE, supports the global accounting organization by driving process standardization, identifying automation opportunities, and reducing manual effort across month-end close activities, with a focus on risk, materiality, and timing. This role contributes to executing CoE priorities by fostering a collaborative team environment, building strong cross-functional partnerships, and applying solid accounting knowledge to ensure alignment with US GAAP, internal controls, and company policies. The manager helps translate accounting requirements into scalable processes, supports initiatives to streamline workflows and enhance controls, and partners with Finance Systems, Technology, and business teams to implement improvements and track performance metrics. In addition, the role emphasizes continuous learning, contributes to team development through knowledge sharing and informal coaching, and operates effectively in a fast-paced environment while upholding company values and promoting a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5+ years of relevant experience across a range of accounting topics and systems
• Strong understanding of US GAAP and internal controls, with the ability to apply accounting concepts to new transactions and initiatives
• Demonstrated growth mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
• Hands-on experience leading process improvements, automation initiatives, and technology-enabled solutions
• Proven ability to identify and drive process improvements
• Effective at managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work independently and across teams
• Ability to engage cross-functionally with stakeholders at various levels of the organization
• Experience supporting cross-functional projects and initiatives

Nice To Haves

• Experience with BlackLine and Alteryx, including workflow development

Responsibilities

• Partner with Accounting and Finance Systems teams to identify, design, and deliver automation solutions that simplify and modernize accounting processes
• Support global Accounting CoE initiatives and contribute to transformation efforts across the organization
• Drive standardization of accounting processes to improve accuracy, efficiency, and control
• Leverage tools such as BlackLine and Alteryx to streamline journals, reconciliations, controls, and reporting
• Translate accounting and business needs into practical, scalable solutions
• Support the delivery of process improvements by contributing to analysis, solution design, testing, and implementation activities in partnership with Accounting and Finance Systems teams
• Act as a trusted advisor on best practices, process optimization, and system capabilities
• Collaborate cross-functionally to execute priorities and reinforce accounting guidance
• Contribute to a high-performing, collaborative team environment rooted in innovation and continuous improvement
• Demonstrate peer leadership by coaching and mentoring less experienced team members, providing guidance on technical topics, and fostering strong collaboration across finance and business partners
• Effectively lead cross functional projects in a fast paced, dynamic environment

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits
• short-term and long-term disability
• paid parental leave
• family expansion reimbursement
• paid vacation from date of hire
• sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked)
• eight paid holidays
• two personal days per year
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• discounted company stock program (S.I.P.)
• Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock)
• incentivized emergency savings
• financial well-being tools
• 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor’s degree through Arizona State University’s online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan
• student loan management resources
• access to other educational opportunities
• backup care
• DACA reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager