West Coast & Seattle Job Openings

Title: Accounting Manager
Location: Seattle, WA
Reports To: Controller
Organization: Publicly held Company

Description: Position Purpose & Responsibilities:

The Accounting Manager, a key member of the Finance team, is responsible for managing the overall close process, for developing, implementing and/or maintaining the general ledger accounting SOX controls and for creating and maintaining internal management reports.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manages the entire month-end close process, cash management process, and fixed asset accounting
• Manages all accounting accruals for Legal, IT, Infrastructure, Accounting

Finance, HR and Marketing

• Reviews debt, lease, and payroll entries for month-end close
• Spearheads internal reporting, collaborating closely with FP&A, the Controller and CFO to create internal reporting from Oracle
• In conjunction with the Controller, coordinates timing of the audit and preparation of work papers in a timely and accurate manner
• Supports the preparation of process documents and design of internal controls for

Management’s SOX attestation

• Drafts and/or reviews technical accounting memos, providing insight to accounting treatment for new contracts and arrangements
• Prepares supporting documents used in the creation of SEC and other governmental reporting
• Preparation of federal, state and local documents for creation of tax provision
• Assists on projects as needed including optimization projects dealing with our financial and accounting system
• Manages 2 Senior Accountants and one dotted line, Sr. Accountant for SEC

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s degree in business with Accounting or Finance concentration

• A minimum of 5 years of public accounting experience and 2 years of private industry;
• CPA license preferred
• Prior experience with Oracle Fusion or similar ERP system is a preferred
• Advanced Excel with an understanding of pivot tables
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Outlook, etc.

Compensation

• Salary is based on experience +++ bonus and benefits

For additional information please contact:
Kim Finch Cook Executive Recruiter, Inc
www.kfcook.com
kim@kfcook.com
(425) 882-3000

Title: Accounts Payable Manager
Location: Seattle, WA
Reports To: Corp Controller
Organization: Biotech

Description: Position Purpose & Responsibilities:

This is a medical devices, biologics, therapeutics and intervention focused company.

Accounts Payable Manager will manage the day-to-day accounts payable workflow. To be successful in this role, you must be detail oriented, able to identify and resolve issues, and have a sense of urgency.

Reporting to the Controller, your responsibilities will include the following:

• Improve our entire procurement process from requisition to payment through increased use of technology to ensure efficiency and accuracy in all processes
• Review existing processes, structures, and systems with a focus on simplifying and standardization
• Act as a point of escalation for Accounts Payable and ensure professional, accurate and timely remediation of issues
• Review payment proposals on a weekly basis
• Establish process for new vendor creation and onboarding  
• Create onboarding documents for new employees with guide for use of Coupa (procurement system) and Concur (expense management system)
• Maintenance and review of vendor information, including banking, ACH, Form W-9’s, as needed for year-end 1099 issuance
• Oversee travel and expense reimbursement and audit process through Concur
• Assist with preparation of the month-end Accounts Payable accrual
• Year end 1099 reporting process to ensure compliance and adherence to government regulations
• Ensure that all invoices are paid according to contractual terms and that the company takes advantage of discounts where it makes sense
• Ensure that sales tax is properly assessed and/or accrued on all invoices
• Direct management of the monthly and annual accounts payable close process
• Assist with month-end Accounts Payable reconciliation
• Assist with interim and year-end audit requests as needed
• Map out monthly corporate credit card posting and review process
• Supervise the accounts payable staff in the organization and provide training and constructive feedback to enhance their work performance
• Follow up with vendors regarding payment inquiries and billing issues
• Suggest process improvements to remove bottlenecks in the payment process
• Other duties as assigned

Job Skills and Qualifications

• 5-7+ years of related experience in Accounts Payable 
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles
• Knowledge of General Ledger and Account Reconciliations
• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills in order to build strong working relationships with key business partners, both internal and external
• Ability to work under pressure and time constraints
• NetSuite and Coupa experience preferred
• Resourcefulness and an impulse to tackle problems and improve processes
• Proven track record of taking end-to-end ownership and driving results
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel

For additional information please contact:
Kim Finch Cook Executive Recruiter, Inc
www.kfcook.com
kim@kfcook.com
(425) 882-3000

Title: Director of Organizational Development
Location: Seattle WA
Reports To: VP of HR

Company Info

Nonprofit social enterprise serving individuals released from prison or jail, and those in recovery, who are in need of treatment, housing, job skills training and employment.

Position Summary

Develop and implement a diversity and inclusion strategy.  Manage and support the assessment of the organizational needs, as well as, the design, implementation and evaluation of programs that facilitate the continuous professional growth and development of teams and individuals, particularly people leaders and emerging leaders.  Reporting to the VP of HR and a part of the Leadership Team (HRLT) providing strategic and tactical leadership in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a progressive diversity and inclusion strategy
• Develop company’s’ organizational development strategy ensuring that it has a best-in-class approach, meeting the changing needs of the business while optimizing impact for leaders and frontline employees.
• Develops effective change management strategies, frameworks and project plans to ensure successful implementation.
• Manages critical projects and/or initiatives, appropriately applies change management principles, philosophies, and practices to deliver desired results
• Develop and implement a progressive diversity and inclusion strategy
• Collaborates to develop the employee engagement survey strategy, execution, and action-planning process
• Build best practices into succession planning and talent assessment process
• Develop and oversee curriculum and content for leadership, management, emerging leader, and new employee orientation programs
• In partnership with Talent Acquisition develop a robust onboarding and employee experience for New hires
• Grow employees’ skills and proficiency in partnership with business/function leaders and subject matter experts
• Develop, track and maintain analytic solutions to ensure learning program adoption, quality, and effectiveness
• Partner with HR business partners to support learning and development initiatives, needs and priorities

Job Requirements

• Demonstrates exceptional understanding and application of project management concepts and techniques.
• Ability to create project plans, manage project implementation, create teams, provide thought leadership and engage with stakeholders to create buy-in, gather and share data.
• Ability to mobilize groups to adoption of new approaches.
• Ability to design, create and implement appropriate Organizational Development and change frameworks, resources, toolkits, guides, and training material.
• Demonstrated expertise in organizational design, job analysis/design, creating staffing models, implementing and managing culture change and transformation initiatives.
• Proven ability to lead, manage and motivate employees in a team-based environment
• Ability to provide consulting support and services at all levels within the organization, understand business needs and create actionable solutions, tools and resources in various Org Management, People Development, HR, Org Design, Engagement and Staffing and Performance areas.
• Action-oriented with a demonstrated ability to drive for and deliver on results
• Demonstrated strategic leadership and ability to understand the strategic context
• Translate organizational change implications and generate a change approach/solutions that drives desired outcomes.
• Ability to prepare a variety of comprehensive administrative and technical documents and reports
• Proven ability to work effectively in a general business environment, with a focus on high levels of quality and customer service

Qualifications

• Minimum: 5+ years of work experience in organizational development, organizational effectiveness, change management or talent management required. Preferred: 7+ years
• Diversity and Inclusion strategy experience 
• Minimum: 3+ years of consulting experience with a combination of change management and organizational development expertise.
• Minimum: 2+ years of people management or supervisory experience required. Preferred: 4+ years

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Organizational Development, Organizational Behavior, Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required.

Compensation

• Competitive salary and benefits DOE

For consideration and additional information please contact:
Kim Finch Cook Executive Recruiter, Inc
www.kfcook.com
kim@kfcook.com
(425) 882-3000