Assistant Controller, Finance (Remote or Downtown Seattle, WA)

Salary Range:

$124,300.00 - $205,000.00

(Depending on knowledge, skills, abilities and location.  Certain level jobs may be eligible for bonus, commission, and/or equity awards.)

Posting Date:

February 21, 2025

This job will be open and accepting applications for a minimum of three days from the date it was posted.

Benefits* worth writing home about:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families
• Life, disability and family Leave
• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with employer match
• Wellness program, employee assistance program, “Commute Trip Reduction” (CTR) and various employee discounts 
• Generous vacation, sick leave, 11 paid holidays, and 16 hours of paid leave every year for community service work
• Free employee checking account and employee home loan discounts

*For eligible employees averaging 20 or more hours per week.

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Job Description Summary:

Responsible for directing key areas of HomeStreet Bank’s (the “Company”) Accounting Operations, with specific focus on operational oversight for Financial Analysis & Operations, Tax, Payroll Accounting, Payroll Processing and Accounts Payable functions. In addition, leading key processes across all areas of Accounting Operations such as technical accounting, close management, process improvements, implementation of best practices, system implementations, ensuring deadlines are achieved, and assisting with managing the staff and Accounting Department. Partner closely with other groups, such as, FP&A, Treasury, Human Resources, Legal to support Company strategic initiatives. Assist Controller directing the financial affairs of the Company, including but not limited to, acquisitions and timely and accurate financial reporting.

Maintain accuracy of the Company’s financial information through oversight of the general ledger, effective processing of accounting close cycles, management of SOX internal controls, timely and accurate financial reporting, and analysis for areas of responsibility. Contribute to the efficiency of the Accounting Operations Department by participating in cross training, sharing job responsibilities, and serving as position backup for direct reports and Controller. Develop and lead a high performing team of managers and staff through mentoring, goal setting, training, motivating, and rewarding strong performance.

Job Details:

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:

• Ensure the accurate and timely preparation of financial statements, for both internal and external purposes, and oversee the financial close processes including review of variance analysis, trend analysis and financial highlights and the monthly close package.
• Oversee the day-to-day accounting operations for areas of responsibility. Analyze various financial transactions, including complex adjusting and month end entries for high-risk areas such as purchase accounting, divestures of assets (or portions of the Company), tax provision, equity and stock awards, lease restructuring and impairment, among others.
• Monitor account reconciliation process for compliance with policies and Aged Items Report to ensure amounts are clearing timely and accurately or written off.
• Collaborate with other Accounting Operations managers to stay current on emerging accounting standards and SEC reporting requirements and ensure proper application in the Company’s operations and reporting process. Provide input and make recommendations in implementing new accounting standards and new business initiatives.
• Provide technical accounting support and research to Accounting Operations and