accounting analysis manager, Integrated Logistics Accounting

Starbucks; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Employer 401(k) with company match

Tuition coverage under Starbucks plan

Job summary

Starbucks is seeking an Accounting Analysis Manager to lead the integrated logistics accounting for Transportation and Freight Pay operations. You will partner with Supply Chain, Accounts Payable, Technology, and Finance to ensure accurate financial reporting and strong controls across a growing, complex business.

The role requires 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, U.S. GAAP expertise, and a track record of leading cross-functional initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Experience leading projects and influencing cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting and analysis activities supporting Transportation and Freight Pay operations.
• Manage month-end close processes, account reconciliations, accruals, and financial reporting for assigned areas of responsibility.
• Ensure compliance with Starbucks accounting policies, internal controls, and U.S. GAAP.
• Identify risks and opportunities and provide recommendations that support accurate financial reporting and sound business decisions.
• Support internal and external audit requirements and maintain a strong control environment.
• Serve as a trusted accounting advisor to Supply Chain, Transportation, Accounts Payable, Technology, and Finance partners.
• Partner with third-party service providers and business stakeholders to resolve issues and improve operational and financial processes.
• Identify and implement opportunities to simplify, standardize, automate, and scale accounting processes.
• Support system implementations, business initiatives, and process enhancements by evaluating accounting and financial impacts.
• Drive proactive collaboration to improve reporting, controls, and partner experience.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Project leadership

Stakeholder influence

Multi-priority management

ERP experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field

Tools

Oracle

Hyperion

Blackline

Alteryx

Job description

Now Brewing – AAM - Integrated Logistics Accounting Team #tobeapartner

From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrated coffee and the rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection. We are known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by their service to others.

Starbucks is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Accounting Analysis Manager to join the Integrated Logistics Accounting team. This role is responsible for providing accounting leadership and financial stewardship for Starbucks' Transportation and Freight Pay operations. The position partners across Supply Chain, Transportation, Accounts Payable, Technology, and Finance teams to ensure accurate financial reporting, maintain a strong control environment, and drive continuous improvement initiatives that support a growing and complex business.

This role provides essential leadership and oversight for the freight audit and payment function, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and effective financial stewardship of transportation and freight spend. The position is responsible for leading complex, cross-functional initiatives, driving process improvements, and maintaining a strong control environment through ownership of key SOX controls. It also requires exercising significant judgment in reviewing monthly accruals and accounting estimates provided by Finance teams, ensuring financial results are complete, accurate, and compliant with accounting policies. In addition, the role serves as a key liaison across Transportation Operations, Technology, Finance, and third-party service providers to resolve operational and system issues that impact the timely and accurate payment of freight invoices.

As an AAM, you will…

Leadership

• Navigate ambiguity, competing priorities, and business change while delivering results.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders across multiple organizations.
• Support and mentor accounting partners through coaching, training, and knowledge sharing.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and operational excellence.

Financial Stewardship & Accounting

• Lead accounting and analysis activities supporting Transportation and Freight Pay operations.
• Manage month-end close processes, account reconciliations, accruals, and financial reporting for assigned areas of responsibility.
• Ensure compliance with Starbucks accounting policies, internal controls, and U.S. GAAP.
• Identify risks and opportunities and provide recommendations that support accurate financial reporting and sound business decisions.
• Support internal and external audit requirements and maintain a strong control environment.

Business Partnership & Process Improvement

• Serve as a trusted accounting advisor to Supply Chain, Transportation, Accounts Payable, Technology, and Finance partners.
• Partner with third-party service providers and business stakeholders to resolve issues and improve operational and financial processes.
• Identify and implement opportunities to simplify, standardize, automate, and scale accounting processes.
• Support system implementations, business initiatives, and process enhancements by evaluating accounting and financial impacts.
• Drive proactive collaboration to improve reporting, controls, and partner experience.

We’d Love To Hear From People With

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Experience leading projects and influencing cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA and/or public accounting experience.
• Experience supporting supply chain, transportation, logistics, inventory, or operational accounting environments.
• Experience with Oracle, Hyperion, Blackline, Alteryx, or related financial systems.
• Demonstrated track record of process improvement and automation initiatives.

As a Starbucks partner, you (and your family) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits. Partners have access to 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, and two personal days per year. Starbucks also offers eligible partners participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, a discounted company stock program (S.I.P.), Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock), incentivized emergency savings, and financial well-being tools. Additionally, Starbucks offers 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, and access to other educational opportunities. You will also have access to backup care and DACA reimbursement. Starbucks will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, and in accordance with its plans and policies. This list is subject to change depending on collective bargaining in locations where partners have a certified bargaining representative. For additional information regarding partner perks and more detailed information about benefits, go to starbucksbenefits.com.

• If you are working in CA, CO, IL, LA, ME, MA, NE, ND or RI, you will accrue vacation up to a maximum of 120 hours (190 in CA) for roles below director and 200 hours (316 in CA) for roles at director or above. For roles in other states, you will be granted vacation time starting at 120 hours annually for roles below director and 200 hours annually for roles director and above.

The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity. At Starbucks, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

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