Controller

CONTROLLER

Position Summary

We’re looking for a skilled and motivated accounting leader to oversee our corporate accounting operations. In this role, you’ll manage key functions including financial reporting, payroll, tax compliance, and risk management. You’ll ensure accuracy, maintain regulatory compliance, and deliver reliable financial insights that support strategic decision‑making. As a leader on the team, you’ll guide and develop accounting staff while driving efficiency and ensuring the overall financial health of the organization.

About AAA Washington!

At AAA Washington, we equip our members with trusted service and expertise to confidently travel through life. For over 120 years we have provided our members with best-in-class roadside assistance, discounts and rewards, travel services and insurance. Seeking to reflect the communities we serve and create an inclusive culture, we encourage employees to bring their full self to work and support applicants from all backgrounds, abilities and walks of life to apply.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

You’ll play an important role in bringing AAA Washington’s spirit of service and peace of mind to our membership. Consistently ranked as one of the Best Places to Work by Puget Sound Business Journal, we aim for work-life balance across the organization. We support hybrid and remote work options for many positions based in our corporate office (Bellevue, Washington) along with some of the best benefits in the region!

What You’ll Do

Core Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting operations and ensure a strong control environment over accounting transactions and reporting.

• Oversees monthly financial close process and reporting requirements.

• Direct the preparation of internal and external financial reporting and analyzing variances in accordance with GAAP and bank covenant.

• Provide overall tax management, including compliance with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.

• Oversee the cash flow analysis, reconciliation and management, including creation and analysis of reliable cash flow projection processes.

• Research relevant technical accounting issues for GAAP compliance and suitability for the organization.

• Oversee the documentation of processes and policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.

• Oversee annual audit, review processes, and meet the standards and requirements of the audit, while ensuring legal and regulatory compliance.

• Collaborate with other business leaders to provide ongoing analysis of business operations and systems.

• Lead efforts for system implementations, data integrations and ongoing maintenance of finance, accounting and payroll systems.

• Assist VP/CFO with corporate investments, and general treasury duties.

Supervisory Responsibilities

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides direct supervision to the general accounting, treasury and investment, purchasing and payroll managers and indirect supervision to the teams.

• Responsible for developing people, improving processes, reducing costs, monitoring quality, delivering results against established objectives, and ensuring a high level of service to internal and external customers.

• Manages assigned employees by recruiting, selecting, orienting, training, coaching, developing, counseling, and disciplining employees; planning monitoring, appraising, and reviewing employee job contributions; maintaining compensation, resolving problems and implementing business and system changes.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (BA) in Accounting or Finance or equivalent experience

• 6+ years’ experience in general accounting or finance

• 5+ years’ experience in leadership or management role

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Business (MBA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA)

• 1+ years’ experience in travel or insurance industry

Certificates, License, Registrations (Required)

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures

• Ability to guide, influence, and motivate others across the organization and externally

• Ability to effectively delegate and lead by personal example

• Skilled in issuing financial statements and providing effective financial reports

• Skilled in general ledger functions and the month-end/year end close process

• Advanced knowledge in accounting software administration

• Capable of mentoring, motivating and guiding others toward both individual and organization goals

• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally both verbally and in writing, including effective use of listening skills.

• Able to make timely and sound decisions, understanding the impact and implications and providing feedback on outcomes.

Compensation, Work Location, and Benefits

Location: Bellevue, WA
Pay Range: $185,130-$222,156
Employment Type: Full Time

We offer a competitive total rewards package, which may include:

• Health Insurance (medical, vision, dental, and prescription drug)

• Up to 22 Days of Paid Time Off in the first year

• Ten paid holidays in addition to PTO

• One floating holiday in addition to PTO

• Eligible for a discretionary bonus based on company performance

• Paid, on-going training throughout your career

• 401(k) with Employer Match

• Life, Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability insurance

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• 4 Hours of Volunteer Time Off per year

• On-Demand Pay / Earned Wage Access

• Free Premier RV AAA Washington Membership

• Travel, Insurance, and Membership Discounts and Perks

• THRIVE wellness program benefits

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• Hybrid work from home and office required

• The physical environment is typical of a standard office space. It requires the employee to work inside for the duration of work. Must be able to remain in a stationary position, sitting for more than 50% of the time. This position will require occasionally moving about inside the office to access equipment, cabinets, etc. May work around office equipment which could be noisy, such as copiers and fax machines.

Additional Information

• Equipment Used: Computer, phone, systems, and other work equipment and tools.

• Travel: Rarely Travel

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

AAA Washington is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and ensuring an inclusive hiring process.

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