Senior Controller – Global Accounting Lead

PACCAR; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Pension plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Medical/Dental/Vision

FSA/HSA

Disability insurance

Wellness programs

Holiday gift

Job summary

PACCAR is seeking a Senior financial leader for the Company Direct Accounting and U.S. & Canada General Accounting teams in Bellevue, WA.

The role oversees general ledger, forecasting, and financial reporting, ensuring strong controls and timely close processes. Ideal candidate has 8+ years of accounting leadership, CPA/CMA/MBA preferred, and a proven ability to manage multiple priorities, mentor staff, and partner with cross-functional teams across a global organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field required.
• CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred.
• Minimum 8+ years relevant work experience, including progressive accounting and strong supervisory experience.
• Excellent analytical and technical accounting skills.
• Strong planning, organizational skills, and customer service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Company Direct Accounting and U.S. and Canada General Accounting group; including general ledger transactions, account reconciliations, financial reporting and analysis, forecasting, accounts payable and receivable functions.
• Manage the accounting functions in accordance with Corporate policies and procedures.
• Manage staff of 8 employees (1 Accounting Manager, 3 staff accountants, 3 AP specialists and 1 AR specialist) including hiring, training, goal setting and performance appraisals.
• Coordinate quarterly reporting to Corporate Accounting and external auditors to support SEC filings and other information requests.
• Prepare monthly Company Direct P&L forecasts with Company Direct General Managers and the Director of Company Direct Operations.
• Perform monthly reviews of journal entries, account reconciliations, tax schedules and filings, and other reporting requirements prepared by staff.
• Ensure there are strong internal controls throughout the organization to foster an efficient operation and accurate financial reporting. Responsible for ensuring the timely completion and review of SOX and ICAP testing.
• Support, maintain, and assume the lead role in an ongoing process improvement environment to identify and implement efficiencies, enhancements, and improvements.
• Establish and maintain effective communications with Company Direct and PLC operations, Corporate and PFC Treasury, PACCAR Tax Department and other accounting staff/teams.
• Support Company Direct Operations with information needs, ad hoc analysis, and research as needed.
• Actively participate in special projects utilizing systems, accounting, tax and analytical skills to make improvement recommendations. Provide management decision-making and research support.

Skills

Analytical abilities

Supervisory experience

Planning

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

CPA

CMA

MBA

Job description

PACCAR is seeking a Senior financial leader for the Company Direct Accounting and U.S. & Canada General Accounting teams in Bellevue, WA.

The role oversees general ledger, forecasting, and financial reporting, ensuring strong controls and timely close processes. Ideal candidate has 8+ years of accounting leadership, CPA/CMA/MBA preferred, and a proven ability to manage multiple priorities, mentor staff, and partner with cross-functional teams across a global organization.