Controller

AAA Washington•Bellevue, WA

11d•$185,130 - $222,156•Hybrid

About The Position

We’re looking for a skilled and motivated accounting leader to oversee our corporate accounting operations. In this role, you’ll manage key functions including financial reporting, payroll, tax compliance, and risk management. You’ll ensure accuracy, maintain regulatory compliance, and deliver reliable financial insights that support strategic decision‑making. As a leader on the team, you’ll guide and develop accounting staff while driving efficiency and ensuring the overall financial health of the organization. About AAA Washington! At AAA Washington, we equip our members with trusted service and expertise to confidently travel through life. For over 120 years we have provided our members with best-in-class roadside assistance, discounts and rewards, travel services and insurance. Seeking to reflect the communities we serve and create an inclusive culture, we encourage employees to bring their full self to work and support applicants from all backgrounds, abilities and walks of life to apply. Why You’ll Love Working Here You’ll play an important role in bringing AAA Washington’s spirit of service and peace of mind to our membership. Consistently ranked as one of the Best Places to Work by Puget Sound Business Journal, we aim for work-life balance across the organization. We support hybrid and remote work options for many positions based in our corporate office (Bellevue, Washington) along with some of the best benefits in the region!

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree (BA) in Accounting or Finance or equivalent experience
6+ years’ experience in general accounting or finance
5+ years’ experience in leadership or management role
Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures
Ability to guide, influence, and motivate others across the organization and externally
Ability to effectively delegate and lead by personal example
Skilled in issuing financial statements and providing effective financial reports
Skilled in general ledger functions and the month-end/year end close process
Advanced knowledge in accounting software administration
Capable of mentoring, motivating and guiding others toward both individual and organization goals
Ability to communicate clearly and professionally both verbally and in writing, including effective use of listening skills.
Able to make timely and sound decisions, understanding the impact and implications and providing feedback on outcomes.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in Business (MBA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
1+ years’ experience in travel or insurance industry

Responsibilities

Oversee all accounting operations and ensure a strong control environment over accounting transactions and reporting.
Oversees monthly financial close process and reporting requirements.
Direct the preparation of internal and external financial reporting and analyzing variances in accordance with GAAP and bank covenant.
Provide overall tax management, including compliance with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.
Oversee the cash flow analysis, reconciliation and management, including creation and analysis of reliable cash flow projection processes.
Research relevant technical accounting issues for GAAP compliance and suitability for the organization.
Oversee the documentation of processes and policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
Oversee annual audit, review processes, and meet the standards and requirements of the audit, while ensuring legal and regulatory compliance.
Collaborate with other business leaders to provide ongoing analysis of business operations and systems.
Lead efforts for system implementations, data integrations and ongoing maintenance of finance, accounting and payroll systems.
Assist VP/CFO with corporate investments, and general treasury duties.
Provides direct supervision to the general accounting, treasury and investment, purchasing and payroll managers and indirect supervision to the teams.
Responsible for developing people, improving processes, reducing costs, monitoring quality, delivering results against established objectives, and ensuring a high level of service to internal and external customers.
Manages assigned employees by recruiting, selecting, orienting, training, coaching, developing, counseling, and disciplining employees; planning monitoring, appraising, and reviewing employee job contributions; maintaining compensation, resolving problems and implementing business and system changes.