Starbucks Looking for accounting manager, North America Accounting (Remote) at Seattle, WA Full Time

From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only

celebrated coffee and the rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection. We are known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by their service to others.

Starbucks is seeking a highly skilled and motivated accounting manager to lead the North America Licensed Stores accounting team (5 direct reports). The North America Accounting team has overall accounting responsibility for the North America segment and the US Company-Operated, US Licensed and Canada business units. As a member of the Starbucks North America Accounting team, you will play an integral role by leading the team to develop, evolve and execute business processes to support the US and Canada Licensed Stores business units. You will be responsible for overseeing the accounting activities and analysis needed to support our internal and external financial reporting requirements, and act as an accounting subject matter expert for the North America segment, providing business partners with clear and consistent accounting guidance and education.

You will have the opportunity to lead and build a world-class organization to support our growing and complex global business. This role requires a highly skilled and ambitious professional who lends thought leadership that is based on strong business acumen as well as sound application of accounting principles and internal controls. Models and acts in accordance with Starbucks guiding principles and values.

As an accounting manager, you will provide expertise and lead in the following areas:

Leadership

• Provides inspirational leadership to communicate vision and strategy for the North America Accounting team; creates a positive team environment including confidence in leadership and teamwork to achieve business results.
• Deals successfully with ambiguity, managing multiple priorities and able to lead team through complex changes.
• Effectively influences to help support and implement organizational priorities and initiatives.
• Provides thought leadership to determine resources needed to ensure business needs are met including people and systems. Effectively communicates and quantify the needs, risks and opportunities to influence scope and timing of initiatives, ensuring success for the team and the Company.
• Demonstrates a clear commitment to the highest standards of professional and personal conduct and holds team to the same standard.
• Models leadership behaviors that are grounded in Starbucks Mission and Values.

Business Requirements

• Acts as a subject matter expert in accounting practices and processes and provides customers with clear and consistent guidance and education.
• Leads and motivates the team to drive proactive collaboration with client groups to implement continuous process improvements to support the growth of the business.
• Manage and execute month-end close process to ensure timely and accurate financial data in compliance with US GAAP and Starbucks accounting policies. Recommends solutions, maintains consistency and leadership when issues arise during close.
• Identifies key risks and opportunities and works cross functionally to provide solutions that drive process improvements and strengthen the control environment.
• Advises on accounting and financial impacts of new or proposed transactions, quantifies opportunities and risks, and recommends solutions.
• Provides oversight to ensure systems, processes and internal controls are consistently applied.
• Participates in cross functional teams to implement accounting solutions for new business activities.
• Participates in implementation of systems directly utilized by Accounting, including defining system requirements, testing and training. Identifies and implements process or procedural modifications indicated by systems requirements.

Partner Development & Team Building

• Drives the engagement, development and performance of all members of their team.
• Coaches and inspires partners to meet business objectives, challenge status quo and seek continuous improvement.
• Attracts, retains and develops high performing partners, including developing talent throughout the organization.
• Designs an effective team structure to meet the needs of a growing business.
• Provides ongoing, thoughtful development feedback to partners.
• May act as a mentor to less experienced partners outside of immediate team.

Summary Of Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required; degree in Accounting, Finance or related field preferred
• 5+ years relevant experience
• Leading an accounting team for a large, multi-national public company
• Developing, interpreting and implementing accounting policies and processes in a high growth environment while ensuring a strong internal control environment
• Applying US GAAP to complex business transactions
• Supporting talent development in a diverse work environment
• Public accounting experience and/or CPA certification preferred

Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Aptitude or experience in leading teams in a fast-paced and complex environment
• Ability to assess business processes and implement improvements and controls
• Understanding of US GAAP and internal controls
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or other ERP)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to effectively communicate accounting results to both accounting and non-accounting customers at various levels of the organization.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Ability to build relationships and influence others in order to achieve successful outcome in cross-functional projects and activities
• Ability to multi-task and manage priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment, while exhibiting exceptional attention to detail and continuously driving process improvements.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel, Power Point, and Word.
• Experience with business intelligence and reporting tools.
• Ability to work independently.
• Displays initiative and has the ability to improve processes and document work performed.

From free coffee to competitive pay, Starbucks is proud to offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to our eligible part-time and full-time partners. Benefits include 100% tuition coverage through our Starbucks College Achievement Plan, health coverage with a variety of plans to choose from, and stock & savings programs like our equity reward program, Bean Stock. What’s more, Starbucks offers flexible scheduling and opportunities for paid time off. Visit starbucksbenefits.com for details.

If you live in the greater Seattle area, we offer a flexible workplace that allows for hybrid work. Partners can work remotely up to two days per week.

Join us and inspire with every cup. Apply today!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving customers throughout our global communities. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal state and local ordinances. Starbucks Corporation is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at 206-318-0660 or via email at [email protected].