Vice President of Accounting jobs in Washington

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Vice President, Finance & Accounting
  • TransWest
  • Seattle, WA FULL_TIME
  • TransWest is looking for a Vice President, Finance and Accounting to join our team in Seattle, WA!

    The Vice President, Finance & Accounting is a pivotal role that combines strategic oversight with a willingness to engage deeply with the details. This position is accountable for all finance and accounting operations, and will guide financial strategy to improve company performance and support growth initiatives. The Vice President directs a team of five, including a Controller. Responsibilities encompass financial planning and analysis, month-end close processes, treasury management, risk control measures, and collaborative interactions with other organizational leaders. Additionally, this role manages outsourced IT services and maintains external partnerships with audit, tax, banking, and insurance service providers. This position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to a culture focused on growth, where effective communication and strong relationship-building skills are essential.

    ABOUT US: We move people. We help them get to work, school, or play. From A to B, and everything in between. By shuttle, bus, charter or valet, we find creative ways to move people, business, and communities forward.

    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

    • Lead, manage, and hold the Accounting, FP&A/Pricing, and Technology teams accountable to delivering results and executing against Company, team and individual priorities. Accounting Team is comprised of Controller, AP Specialist, and Staff Accountant (outsourced). FP&A Team is comprised of Senior Business Analyst and Business Analyst. Technology is entirely outsourced through our 3rd party partner
    • Work together across the Leadership Team and the whole company in pursuit of the shared vision and agreed upon path. Hold each other accountable on the small stuff and the big stuff
    • Accounting and financial reporting - ensure accurate and timely visibility into financial performance
    • Treasury & cash management - Work to maximize the Company's cash flows & ensure that the Company has sufficient cash on hand & access to capital to execute the Company's long term plans
    • Financial Planning & Analysis - partner with Business Analyst to create long-term, forward-looking visibility into the financial implications of the Company's strategic plan to ensure alignment to direction & resource needs to deliver on plan. Analyze performance against expectations. Allow for data-driven decision making
    • Manage external financial relationships (banking, auditors, tax, investors)
    • Collaborate cross-functionally to assess the business's capital expenditure requirements, and actively engage with lenders to secure competitive financing terms
    • Manage & mitigate risk - work with other leaders across the organization to understand areas of risk & exposure, creating plans to address or mitigate those areas identified
    • Lead the strategic management of the company's insurance coverage and policies, evaluating coverage needs, negotiating contracts, and optimizing insurance costs


    KEY POSITION COMPETENCIES:

    • Demonstrate Servant Leadership: Excel in leading through influence, fostering a culture where teamwork and service are paramount
    • High Emotional Intelligence: Adapt quickly and maintain self-awareness to effectively manage relationships and challenges
    • Exceptional Communication Skills: Expert in delivering clear and direct communication
    • Data Analysis Expertise: Skillfully analyze data with precision and accurately interpret trends
    • Entrepreneurial Spirit: Encourage innovation and initiative, inspiring others to achieve great outcomes
    • Strong Organizational and Problem-Solving Abilities: Exhibit well-developed organizational skills alongside robust problem-solving capabilities
    • Advanced Writing and Documentation Skills: Demonstrate superior writing and documentation abilities
    • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work effectively across various departments, representing the Finance team as needed
    • Committed Team Player: Display dedication, agility, responsiveness, and kindness, consistently going above and beyond
    • Adaptability in Ambiguous Situations: Thrive in environments with uncertainty, leveraging flexibility to navigate and succeed
    • Comfortable with Change: See change as an opportunity for continuous improvement; lean into adopting fast changing technologies to improve efficiency and business practices


    Requirements

    • Bachelors degree in Finance or Accounting
    • CPA a plus
    • Proven track record of managing finance teams
    • 10 years experience in finance with 3 years experiene managing finance teams
    • Familiarity with transportation or service industries a plus
    • Experience with ERP systems implementation a plus


    Benefits

    Salary Range $180-$250k DOE

    This is a full-time role in Seattle. We offer a flexible work environment allowing for a mix of remote and in-office options. Our offices are located in SODO with convenient and free on-site parking.

    Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 401k w/ Matching, PTO and Paid Holidays.

    Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging: At TransWest, we pride ourselves on building a diverse workforce and collaborative spaces where people of different lived experiences, backgrounds, abilities, and identities can thrive. Everyone on the team at TransWest emphasizes and practices our core values every day that are based on continued growth, reliability, safety, caring for our work, clients, and each other. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is an evolving area where we will continue to listen and learn from our team members, business partners, community partners, and thought leaders to optimize our impact.
  • 11 Days Ago

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Vice President
  • The Hiring Advisors
  • Vancouver, WA FULL_TIME
  • A National Wealth Management Firm, with over $10B in assets under management, is expanding operations in the Vancouver area and seeks a Vice President with a transferable business book. As the Vice Pr...
  • 4 Days Ago

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Vice President
  • Valor Equity Partners
  • Seattle, WA FULL_TIME
  • Job Title: Vice President Department: Scale Group – Revenue Generation and Corporate Strategic Investor Support team at Valor Equity Partners Work Location: US - Seattle Reports To: Anni Ylagan, Princ...
  • 30 Days Ago

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Vice President
  • pacificcot1.valhalla.stage
  • Auburn, WA FULL_TIME
  • Pacific Coast Building Services, Inc. (PCBS) is a group of professionals committed to providing excellent service to Alcal Specialty Contracting, Inc., Alcal Glass Systems, Inc., Pacific Coast Contrac...
  • 2 Months Ago

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Vice President, Advisor
  • Ep Wealth Advisors Admin Llc
  • Vancouver, WA FULL_TIME
  • EP Wealth Advisors (EPWA) is a wealth management advisory firm with over $21 billion in AUM as of December 31st, 2023 serving predominately high net worth individuals. EPWA fosters an inclusive enviro...
  • 2 Days Ago

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Vice President of Finance
  • nutpods
  • Bellevue, WA FULL_TIME
  • Who We AreGreen Grass Foods, Inc is the manufacturer of the best-selling brand, nutpods, a plant based, dairy-free alternative to half and half made from almonds and coconuts. Awarded as “Editor’s Pic...
  • 2 Days Ago

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Vice President of Accounting
  • Snooze
  • Denver, CO
  • Our Snooze story At Snooze, we do breakfast but different. From Benedicts to Bloodys, to whatever you’re feeling at the ...
  • 6/11/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Vice President of Accounting
  • Diversified Recruitment Services, LLC
  • Geneva, NY
  • Our firm is currently recruiting for a VP of Accounting for a growing organization located near Rochester NY. As a key m...
  • 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Vice President of Accounting
  • Snooze
  • Denver, CO
  • Our Snooze story At Snooze, we do breakfast but different. From Benedicts to Bloodys, to whatever youre feeling at the m...
  • 6/9/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Vice President of Accounting
  • Snooze
  • COMMERCE CITY, CO
  • Our Snooze story At Snooze, we do breakfast but different. From Benedicts to Bloodys, to whatever youre feeling at the m...
  • 6/9/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Vice President of Accounting
  • Snooze
  • DUPONT, CO
  • Our Snooze story At Snooze, we do breakfast but different. From Benedicts to Bloodys, to whatever youre feeling at the m...
  • 6/9/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Vice President of Accounting
  • Snooze
  • DENVER, CO
  • Our Snooze story At Snooze, we do breakfast but different. From Benedicts to Bloodys, to whatever youre feeling at the m...
  • 6/9/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Vice President of Accounting
  • Snooze
  • LITTLETON, CO
  • Our Snooze story At Snooze, we do breakfast but different. From Benedicts to Bloodys, to whatever youre feeling at the m...
  • 6/9/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Vice President of Accounting
  • Snooze
  • AURORA, CO
  • Our Snooze story At Snooze, we do breakfast but different. From Benedicts to Bloodys, to whatever youre feeling at the m...
  • 6/9/2024 12:00:00 AM

Washington (/ˈwɒʃɪŋtən/), officially the State of Washington, is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. Washington is the northwestern-most state of the contiguous United States. It borders Idaho to the east, bounded mostly by the meridian running north from the confluence of the Snake River and Clearwater River (about 116°57' west), except for the southernmost section where the border follows the Snake River. Oregon is to the south, with the Columbia River forming the western part and the 46th parallel forming the eastern part of the Oregon-Washington border. To the wes...
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Income Estimation for Vice President of Accounting jobs
$265,442 to $407,033