Director of Accounting

PORTS AMERICA SHARED SERVICES, INC.

Tacoma, WA

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JOB DETAILS

JOB TYPE

Full-time, Employee

SKILLS

Accounting, Accounting Policies, Accounting Software, Ad Hoc Financial Modeling, Advertising, Analysis Skills, Budgeting, Capital Expenditure (CAPEX), Cash Flow, Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Coaching, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Cost Analysis, Cost Forecasting, Credit Cards, Database Report Tools, Diversity, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), External Audit, Finance, Financial Audit, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Forecasting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Head of Finance, Insurance, Internal Audit, Liquidity, Maintain Compliance, Management Reporting, Multitasking, Operations, Operations Management, Outsourcing, Physical Demands, Process Improvement, Project/Program Management, Purchasing/Procurement, Record Keeping, Regulations, Safety Compliance, Tax Reporting, Tax Returns, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Accounting, Technical Research, Time Management, Treasury, Variance Analysis

LOCATION

Tacoma, WA

POSTED

30+ days ago

Description
The Director of Accounting is responsible for timely and accurate financial reporting, ensuring compliance across all accounting functions, and leading the day-to-day operations of the accounting department. This position supports budgeting, cost analysis, forecasting, and modeling. This is a visible and impactful role, requiring insightful reporting and analytics, along with proactive communication and partnership with VP of Finance.

Quick Facts

Compensation:$146,800 - $211,400, with a target range of $148,000 - $158,000, annually, depending on experience

Working hours:Full-time, salary, on-site

Reports to: CFO

Industry:Marine Terminal

Job Functions: Accounting

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Prepare timely and accurate monthly financial statements, including variance analysis and executive presentation
Lead annual financial audit and financial statement preparation
Maintain and enforce accounting policies and procedures in accordance with GAAP
Ensure compliance with all federal, state and local rules and regulations
Ensure records are maintained in accordance with standard accounting principles
Research technical accounting issues for compliance
Lead external tax reporting preparation
Manage daily operations of the accounting department
Manage outsourced accounting functions and services
Oversee procurement process for organization
Manage corporate credit card system
Oversee tracking and reporting of capex to budget and project timelines
Oversee cash flow forecasting and treasury reporting, ensuring liquidity and covenant compliance
Support insurance procurement and reporting
Assist with annual budget, forecasting, and modeling
Prepare company ad hoc financial analyses
Provide coaching and support consistent with company values
Other duties as assigned

Additional Responsibilities include the following.

Comply with Corporate Safety and department policies and procedures.
Attend required safety trainings and meetings; follow all safety and health guidelines, standards, practices, policies, and procedures; and actively participate in the Husky's Emergency Preparedness program and activities
This position description generally describes the principal functions of the position, the level of knowledge and skills typically required and the general scope of responsibility. It is not intended as a complete list of specific duties and responsibilities and should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals will perform other duties as assigned

Position requirements
Thank you for your interest in our Director of Accounting role. As part of our application process, we require all candidates to complete a short behavioral survey. It only takes 6 minutes to complete, there is no right, or wrong answers. Please take the survey in a distraction free environment and in the language you are most comfortable with. Here is the link, Start Survey Here

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent

Related experience:

5-7+ years progressive responsibility in accounting or finance

Certificates, Licenses, or Registrations:

Professional accounting designation preferred (CPA, CMA)

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:

Strong analytical and technical accounting skills
Able to effectively handle multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment
Able to take on new high-level-of-difficulty tasks
Consistently exhibits sound judgment and makes timely decisions
Analytical skills with demonstrated ability to work with complex financial information and concepts
Communication skills within the financial community and with non-financial personnel
Working knowledge of process improvement, continuous improvement, and project management

Technical Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of

Thorough working knowledge of GAAP
Experience implementing accounting systems and procedures, scaling accounting functions, leading internal/external audits, and managing teams
Experience with major ERP, management reporting, and data query tools

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Work in an office environment
Terminal access requires awareness of hazards
Computer Operation

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to an office environment. The noise level in the work environment is office level.

NOTE: This position description generally describes the principal functions of the position, the level of knowledge and skills typically required and the general scope of responsibility. It is not intended as a complete list of specific duties and responsibilities and should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals will perform other duties as assigned.

This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Ports America is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy); sexual orientation; gender identity and/or expression; age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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PORTS AMERICA SHARED SERVICES, INC.

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