Hybrid Corporate Controller - Seattle | 30% Bonus

Nsenergy; Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 172,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Employer-paid life insurance

401(k) with 4% match + 3% contribution

4 weeks vacation

9 holidays + 2 personal holidays + 1hS

Charitable matched giving up to $1000

Educational assistance up to $5250

Up to 30% bonus opportunity

Job summary

NorthStar Energy is seeking a Corporate Controller to lead the accounting and shared services across NorthStar and its operating companies. The role reports to the CFO and focuses on consolidation, controls, and timely financial reporting from Seattle.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in public or corporate accounting, GAAP expertise, ERP systems experience (PDI Enterprise preferred), and a track record of building high-performing teams in an inventory-intensive business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
• 10+ years’ experience in public accounting or a corporate accounting department with demonstrated progression
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and excellent attention to detail
• Strong ERP systems experience; experience with PDI Enterprise preferred
• Experience implementing accounting systems and processes, scaling an accounting function, and driving continuous improvement processes
• Experience with commodity accounting, derivatives and hedge accounting preferred, including understanding of mark-to-market accounting and related financial statement impacts
• Experience in petroleum distribution, energy, commodities, transportation, or another inventory-intensive business preferred
• Working knowledge of inventory accounting, costing and working capital in a high-volume operating environment
• Experience managing relationships with external auditors, tax advisors and other third-party financial partners
• Experience with acquisitions, purchase accounting and post-close integration
• Proven experience building, developing, mentoring and inspiring a high performing accounting team
• Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office
• CPA strongly preferred
• Employer‑subsidized medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family/dependents
• Employer‑paid life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), and short‑term and long‑term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan with a 4% company match plus an additional 3% discretionary contribution
• 4 weeks' vacation annually
• 9 company holidays + 2 personal holidays each year + one hour of paid sick leave for every 40 hours worked
• Up to $1,000 per year in charitable matched giving program to support causes and organizations you care about
• Up to $5,250 per year in tax-free educational assistance to assist with career development and growth
• Up 30 % bonus opportunity

Responsibilities

• Oversee the monthly accounting close and consolidation process to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting for NorthStar and shared services companies.
• Direct the shared services accounting function including credit, collections, billing, cash applications, accounts payable, indirect taxes, inventory and fixed assets, providing exemplary service to the operating businesses, customers and vendors.
• Oversee annual audit process and financial statement preparation.
• Implement, modify, and monitor internal controls to ensure accurate financial reporting, proper safeguarding of company assets and compliance with all Saltchuk accounting and reporting policies.
• Drive productivity improvements throughout the accounting organization and increase organizational capability through training and development of both accounting and shared service personnel.
• Develop and execute an accounting and shared service process improvement roadmap for NorthStar and all operating companies.
• Provide leadership throughout the organization on accounting policy development and implementation.
• Manage all NorthStar companies’ bank accounts and treasury services.
• Support M&A activities including quality of earnings review, accounting valuation and post-acquisition integration.
• Oversee goodwill process and annual valuation.
• Manage, mentor and engage with team and colleagues in a manner that reflects NorthStar’s values of cohesion, commitment, courage, and personal agency.
• All other duties as assigned.

Job description

NorthStar Energy is seeking a Corporate Controller to lead the accounting and shared services across NorthStar and its operating companies. The role reports to the CFO and focuses on consolidation, controls, and timely financial reporting from Seattle.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in public or corporate accounting, GAAP expertise, ERP systems experience (PDI Enterprise preferred), and a track record of building high-performing teams in an inventory-intensive business.