Accounting Director jobs in Washington
Accounting Director directs the operations and policies of an accounting function. Implements accounting policies and procedures that adhere to governmental, financial, and tax regulations and comply with GAAP and IFRS standards. Being an Accounting Director monitors and evaluates accounting systems and processes to identify areas for improvement and optimization. Oversees overall monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close processes and reporting. Additionally, Accounting Director develops and directs accounting professionals and supports staff through subordinate managers. Requires a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance. May require Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Typically reports to a head of accounting. The Accounting Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. To be an Accounting Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Economic Analysis Associate Director
- Public Company Accounting Oversight Board
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Washington, WA
FULL_TIME
- Join us and make a difference in global investor protection. Who We Are The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB), a nonprofit organization established by Congress, oversees the audits of public companies and SEC-registered brokers and dealers to protect investors and to further the public interest in the preparation of independent, accurate, and informative audit reports. Our investor protection mission is focused on modernizing audit standards, enhancing audit inspections, and strengthening enforcement of PCAOB rules and standards and other related laws and rules. People are at the heart of our mission at the PCAOB. As we carry out that mission, we strive to uphold the highest standards in audit quality with investors’ families, savings, and futures in mind. Our investor protection mission is focused on modernizing audit standards, enhancing audit inspections, and strengthening enforcement of PCAOB rules and standards and other related laws and rules. People are at the heart of our mission at the PCAOB. As we carry out that mission, we strive to uphold the highest standards in audit quality with investors’ families, savings, and futures in mind. What We Offer At the PCAOB, we offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package with a focus on the health and financial well-being of our valued team members. Some of the features of our comprehensive Total Rewards package include: Compensation – We support transparency, equity, and fairness in our compensation programs and provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range, based on data-driven market analysis, for each job posting. While it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range, a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role in Washington, DC (Headquarters) is $217,000 - $340,000. Team members may also be eligible for performance-based discretionary awards. Hybrid work option – Staff will be assigned to the Washington, DC (Headquarters) office. Staff can choose to live and work from anywhere within the United States but will be required to commute to their assigned office or location for occasional intentional gatherings or meetings at the frequency required by their supervisor. Travel to an assigned office or location for commuting purposes will not be considered reimbursable business travel, unless otherwise required by state law. Business travel is reimbursable in an amount not exceeding the cost to travel from the assigned office or location, unless otherwise required by state law. Generous paid time off – Up to 6 weeks annually, in addition to 12 federal holidays, 2 floating holidays, and a year-end break from December 25 –31, 2024 Highly competitive 401(k) match and savings options – Immediate vesting and contributions matched dollar for dollar, up to 7 percent of eligible compensation. Roth in-plan conversion available. Comprehensive and competitive health benefit offerings – Medical, dental, and vision plans Supportive paid family leave benefits – Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave and up to 16 weeks paid caregiver leave Life insurance benefits – Basic life and AD&D insurance provided; supplemental insurance also available Education benefits – PCAOB staff qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. We also offer student loan repayment assistance, staff college tuition assistance, and college coach program support. Well-being and family resources – Mental health and well-being resources, paid volunteer time, emergency child/adult dependent back-up care services, family-forming assistance, discounted gym memberships, employee assistance program (EAP), health advocate program, and more Commuter benefits – Tax-free employer subsidy and pretax employee deductions Role Summary The PCAOB has a full-time, regular position for an Economic Analysis Associate Director in the Office of Economic and Risk Analysis (OERA). The Economic Analysis Associate Director will: (1) oversee work on economic analysis for rules and standards, post-implementation reviews, or predictive econometric models, (2) conduct research in support of other OERA initiatives, and (3) review and provide input on analysis performed by other OERA project teams. The Economic Analysis Associate Director will report to a Deputy Director or Director in OERA and will work in the PCAOB’s Washington, DC headquarters office. Responsibilities Oversee work on economic analysis for rules and standards, post-implementation reviews, or predictive econometric models, or other research projects. Oversee project team collaboration with staff of other offices and divisions, Board Groups, and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in the development of economic analyses of rules and standards, post-implementation review reports, or predictive econometric models. Oversee the development of technical papers and memoranda that support economic analyses of rules and standards, post-implementation review reports, econometric models, or other research, and provide transparency for internal and external audiences into data sets used, methods applied, and results of analysis. Present analysis and findings to the Board and SEC staff and other internal and external audiences. Work with the Chief Economist of the PCAOB and Deputy Directors to identify and conduct original research that can inform PCAOB oversight activities, including research suitable for publication in peer-reviewed journals. Identify and oversee implementation of opportunities to enhance the quality of the PCAOB's economic analysis, post-implementation reviews, or econometric models. Oversee development and provision of training courses on economic analysis, post-implementation review, predictive modeling, or empirical research to non-economists. Engage with outside experts in academia and industry to further strengthen the PCAOB’s understanding of auditing and its impact in capital markets, or econometric modeling capabilities. Provide guidance to research analysts and staff economists in the development of complex datasets, economic analyses, post-implementation reviews, or predictive econometric models. Qualifications Education/Technical Expertise Ph.D. in accounting, finance, economics, or related field. Minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible experience (excluding post-graduate experience) conducting empirical research related to auditing, accounting, or financial markets, or developing econometric/statistical models for prediction and causal inference. Expertise in statistical software packages (Stata, R, or SAS) and/or other programming languages (such as Python) to conduct econometric modeling and statistical analysis. Expert level knowledge of economic analysis of rules and regulations and cost-benefit analysis, including economic analysis relating to competition, efficiency, and capital formation and applications of economics to auditing; post-implementation analysis of rules and regulations; or developing econometric/statistical models for prediction and causal inference. Strong understanding of regulations relating to the auditing profession and publicly traded companies in the U.S. and foreign countries, as well as other relevant government agencies. Extensive experience conducting empirical research in areas of interest to the PCAOB. In-depth experience successfully harmonizing diverse and competing interests. Outstanding collaborative skills and the ability to promote collaboration by unifying teams, setting common goals, and incentivizing collaborative behavior. Ability to clearly articulate a position with sound logic, supporting empirical evidence, and impartiality. Ability to effectively represent the organization to a variety of both internal and external constituencies. A self-starter able to administer a number of open, ongoing assignments at any one time, where some assignments are routinely unstructured, requiring autonomy and independent judgment. Outstanding ability to effectively organize and manage projects and teams. Outstanding ability to develop, coach, and mentor staff, providing constant feedback and clear direction. Demonstrated success in establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with others, both internally and externally, to achieve the goals of the organization. In-depth experience successfully harmonizing diverse and competing interests. Superior verbal and written communication skills. Preferred Qualifications 12 years of relevant experience (excluding post-graduate experience). 6 years of experience managing projects and preparing reports and presentations for non-economist audiences. Knowledge of corporate finance. Equal Employment Opportunity All PCAOB employees are entitled to equal opportunity and a professional work environment, free of discrimination and harassment. A workplace free of discrimination and harassment is fundamental to professional success and to the PCAOB's mission. The PCAOB will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law. #LI-Hybrid The PCAOB will be a trusted leader that promotes high quality auditing through forward-looking, responsive, and innovative oversight. At all times, we will act with integrity, pursue excellence, operate with effectiveness, embrace collaboration, and demand accountability.
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Assistant Director, Enterprise Risk Management
- Public Company Accounting Oversight Board
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Washington, WA
FULL_TIME
- Join us and make a difference in global investor protection. Who We Are The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB), a nonprofit organization established by Congress, oversees the audits of ...
- 13 Days Ago
Director of Accounting
- PLACE
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Bellingham, WA
FULL_TIME
- PLACE is an end-to-end technology and business services platform designed to simplify the real estate lifecycle for both consumers and their real estate agents. Top producing real estate teams partner...
- 9 Days Ago
Accounting Director
- Habitat for Humanity Spokane
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Spokane, WA
FULL_TIME
- Position Summary: The Accounting Director supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in calculating, posting, and verifying duties to obtain and record financial data for use in maintain...
- 10 Days Ago
Accounting Director
- Milne Fruit
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Grandview, WA
FULL_TIME
- Job DescriptionMilne Fruit Products, Inc. is in search of an Accounting Director to provide hands-on leadership and oversight to a multi-entity accounting department. Reporting directly to the Corpora...
- 25 Days Ago
Director of Accounting
- PLACE Corporate Careers
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Bellingham, WA
FULL_TIME
- PLACE is an end-to-end technology and business services platform designed to simplify the real estate lifecycle for both consumers and their real estate agents. Top producing real estate teams partner...
- 28 Days Ago
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Nashville, TN
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- Unite Private Networks
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- Unite Private Networks (UPN) is seeking an experienced Account Director to join our Enterprise Sales team in the Albuque...
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- Syneos Health
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Charlotte, NC
- Updated: April 5, 2024Location: Charlotte, NC, United StatesJob ID: 3658DescriptionAddison Whitney is a global branding ...
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Account Director, Client Services
- Epsilon
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Franklin, TN
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About Washington
Washington (/ˈwɒʃɪŋtən/), officially the State of Washington, is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. Washington is the northwestern-most state of the contiguous United States. It borders Idaho to the east, bounded mostly by the meridian running north from the confluence of the Snake River and Clearwater River (about 116°57' west), except for the southernmost section where the border follows the Snake River. Oregon is to the south, with the Columbia River forming the western part and the 46th parallel forming the eastern part of the Oregon-Washington border. To the wes...
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