Director of Accounting Operations

Director, Accounting Operations | Path to Controller | Seattle, WA

Location: Seattle, WA (Hybrid, 4 days onsite)

Are you a CPA ready for a clear path to Controller? Our client, a large, growing construction and engineering services company in Seattle, is hiring a Director, Accounting Operations to serve as the Controller’s right hand and future successor.

This is a succession role. You will partner closely with the Controller, support close and audit, and lead the accounting operations team through a significant transformation.

Why this role stands out

• Defined path to Controller, with direct mentorship
• Lead a modernization of transactional accounting, including an outsourcing model and a new ERP
• Build and develop a team of strong, technical managers
• High visibility with senior finance leadership

What you will do

• Lead Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable operations through a management team
• Drive process improvement, KPIs, and working capital results
• Keep processes audit-ready and partner with external auditors
• Lead the accounting operations side of a system implementation
• Back up the Controller on close, audit, and reporting

What you bring

• CPA required (candidates actively completing the CPA will be considered)
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 5+ years leading people leaders
• Public accounting audit experience strongly preferred
• Experience leading transformation, outsourcing, or ERP implementations
• Project-based, construction, or engineering accounting experience is a plus

Compensation and benefits

• Base salary: $145,000 to $195,000, plus annual bonus
• Relocation assistance available
• $0 deductible medical, plus dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) match plus profit sharing
• Generous PTO and paid holidays