Director, Accounting

Crowley; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 128,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life and disability coverage

Paid vacation and holidays

Parental leave

Learning and development

Gym membership discounts

Job summary

Crowley in Seattle is seeking an experienced accounting leader to direct the accounting function, ensure timely financial close, GAAP/IFRS compliance, and robust management reporting. This hybrid, Seattle-based role partners with Tax, Internal Audit, and operations to drive accuracy and controls.

You will mentor staff, assign responsibilities, and deliver insights to support senior management decisions. A CPA is preferred; bachelor's in accounting or finance is required, with 10+ years of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• CPA strongly preferred.
• Substitution by experience only in exceptional cases demonstrating equivalent technical accounting depth and leadership responsibility.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience with supervisory responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Direct the accounting function, including financial close, accounting compliance, statutory and management reporting, accounting policy, and related systems.
• Ensure all local and foreign accounting activities and reporting are completed accurately and timely per GAAP/IFRS and regulations.
• Advise peers and management on accounting policies, procedures, internal controls, and system impacts.
• Hire, train, and mentor accounting personnel and coordinate with Corporate Accounting, Tax, Internal Audit.
• Support business unit objectives with accurate reporting and risk analysis to inform decision-making.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Advanced Excel

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA strongly preferred

Experience-based substitution considered

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Who We Are

As a privately held, U.S.-owned and operated company, Crowley provides services to 36 nations and island territories. Our purpose is to bravely advance what's possible to elevate people and planet, with our core values of Integrity, Sustainability and Drive guiding everything we do.

Overview

As a privately held, U.S.-owned and operated company, Crowley provides services to 36 nations and island territories. Our purpose is to bravely advance what's possible to elevate people and planet, with our core values of Integrity, Sustainability and Drive guiding everything we do.

By expanding and innovating our services, we have expanded our footprint in services within the Logistics, Land Transportation, Shipping, Wind and Fuel industries. Crowley and its affiliated companies have generated more than $3.5 billion in annual revenue through our people's focus on excellence and a culture that values everyone's voices and collaboration.

To continue laying the groundwork and challenge what's possible for our business, we seek to partner with individuals ready to elevate their careers with us.

Work Arrangement

Hybrid

What You'll Do

Responsible for the direction and administration of the accounting function, including financial close, accounting compliance, statutory and management reporting, accounting policy, and related systems supporting the operating group.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure all local and foreign accounting activities, accounting for contracts, and financial reporting are completed accurately and timely in accordance with company policy, GAAP/IFRS, and all regulatory requirements.
• Direct and conduct accounting-focused analytical projects, including technical accounting assessments, close process improvements, internal control enhancements, and audit support.
• Confer with and advise peers, business leaders, and subordinates on accounting policies, procedures, technical accounting matters, internal controls, and system impacts.
• Assign responsibilities to accounting staff and direct their activities; review and evaluate performance. Hire, train, and mentor accounting personnel and coordinate with Corporate Accounting, Tax, Internal Audit, and other group organizations.
• Support Business Unit objectives through accurate financial reporting, accounting insight, and risk identification, and provide accounting-related analysis and guidance to support management decision-making.

Education & Credentials

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• CPA strongly preferred.
• Substitution by experience only in exceptional cases demonstrating equivalent technical accounting depth and leadership responsibility.

Experience

10+ years of progressive accounting experience with demonstrated increases in level of supervisory responsibility.

Technical Skills

Proficient with Microsoft Office products, particularly advanced Excel. Experience with large ERP systems and financial close/reporting tools strongly preferred.

Other

• Active CPA license or demonstrated depth in technical accounting and GAAP/IFRS application.
• ERP implementation experience a plus.

What We Offer?

We inspire top talent by offering a comprehensive and competitive package that supports the diverse needs of our people—on land, at sea, in offices, and remotely.

Our Total Rewards Include

• Competitive pay with recognition programs
• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, and paid vacation and holidays
• Leave and family support: parental leave and sick leave
• Learning and growth: access to training and development for continuous skill development
• Well-being resources: Employee Assistance Program, wellness program, and gym membership discounts

At Crowley, we invest in you—your success, your health, and your future.

Position Location – Seattle/Hybrid

Salary Range is: $128,000 to $200,000

• Pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.