Senior Corporate Controller - Shared Services Lead

Socket.dev; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Life insurance & AD&D

401(k) with company match

Vacation: 4 weeks annually

Holidays & sick leave

Educational assistance (tax-free)

Charitable matched giving

Bonus up to 30%

Job summary

NorthStar Energy is seeking an experienced senior financial leader to oversee the accounting and shared services for the network of operating companies. Reporting to the CFO, you will manage general ledger, AP, AR, credit, tax, and inventory, ensuring timely, accurate financial reporting and strong internal controls.

The role is based in Seattle, onsite M-Thursday with remote Fridays, and offers the opportunity to drive process improvements, treasury management, and post-acquisition integration

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• 10+ years in public accounting or corporate accounting with career progression.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and attention to detail.
• Experience with ERP systems; PDI Enterprise preferred.
• Experience implementing accounting systems and processes and driving continuous improvement.
• Experience with commodity accounting, derivatives and hedge accounting preferred.
• Experience in petroleum distribution or energy industries preferred.
• Knowledge of inventory accounting and working capital in high-volume environments.
• Experience managing relationships with external auditors, tax advisors and other financial partners.
• Experience with acquisitions, purchase accounting and post-close integration.
• Proven ability to build and mentor high-performing accounting teams.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office.
• CPA strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly close and consolidation for NorthStar and shared services.
• Direct shared services accounting: credit, collections, billing, cash applications, A/P, and inventory.
• Oversee annual audit process and financial statements.
• Implement and monitor internal controls per Saltchuk policies.
• Drive productivity improvements and develop staff.
• Develop and execute an accounting and shared service process-improvement roadmap.
• Provide leadership on accounting policy development and implementation.
• Manage NorthStar bank accounts and treasury services.
• Support M&A activities including quality of earnings review and integration.
• Oversee goodwill valuation process.
• Mentor and engage with teams reflecting company values.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership & people management

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

M&A / purchase accounting

Derivatives accounting knowledge

Process improvement

Communication

Auditors & tax advisors relations

Internal controls

CPA

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Tools

PDI Enterprise

MS Office

Job description

NorthStar Energy is seeking an experienced senior financial leader to oversee the accounting and shared services for the network of operating companies. Reporting to the CFO, you will manage general ledger, AP, AR, credit, tax, and inventory, ensuring timely, accurate financial reporting and strong internal controls.

The role is based in Seattle, onsite M-Thursday with remote Fridays, and offers the opportunity to drive process improvements, treasury management, and post-acquisition integration