Starbucks · 1 day ago
senior manager, Accounting Center of Excellence
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$146K/yr - $244K/yr
10+ years expStarbucks is a global coffee company known for its commitment to connection and leadership. The Senior Manager, Accounting Center of Excellence will lead the global accounting efforts, focusing on process standardization, automation, and compliance while developing talent and fostering a collaborative team environment.
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Responsibilities
Provide inspirational leadership – Communicate vision and strategy, foster a positive team environment, and instill confidence in leadership and teamwork to achieve business results
Champion having a growth mindset by relentlessly improving and elevating processes and systems
Influence and build strong partnerships at all levels of the organization
Serve as a Subject Matter Expert – Demonstrate deep knowledge of diverse accounting topics and systems
Operationalize accounting concepts to ensure compliance with US GAAP, Starbucks internal control framework, and company policies
Innovate and Collaborate for Continuous Improvement – Lead initiatives across the accounting organization, partnering with Finance Systems, Starbucks Technology, and business unit finance teams
Identify opportunities to optimize processes, strengthen internal controls, leverage technology, establish new workflows, define performance metrics, and manage change effectively
Develop Talent and Build High-Performing Teams – Inspire and grow a diverse team of partners to meet business objectives and challenge the status quo
Attract, retain, and develop top talent through coaching and meaningful development conversations
Continuously assess organizational structure and capabilities to meet evolving business needs
Be Part of an Energetic, Collaborative Team – Thrive in a fun, fast-paced environment that values partnership and innovation
Act in alignment with Starbucks guiding principles while driving the business forward
Qualification
Required
10+ years relevant and progressive experience in accounting
Proven leadership experience in accounting, managing others including other leaders, with a track record of building high-performing teams
Strong technical expertise in US GAAP and internal controls, including ability to operationalize the accounting for new transactions and initiatives
Growth mindset and passion for continuous improvement
Hands on experience driving and implementing process improvements, technology enablement, automation options, and leading change management
Influencing and communicating effectively in a wide range of formats and settings to partners of all levels and disciplines to achieve the most favorable outcomes across the enterprise
Designing the organization to optimize efficiencies and career development
Preferred
Bachelor's degree required, degree in Accounting, Finance or related field preferred
Experience in ERP system and business intelligence and reporting tools (such as Hyperion and Oracle) strongly preferred
Working knowledge of Blackline and Alteryx strongly preferred
CPA and/or public accounting experience strongly preferred
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability
Paid parental leave
Family expansion reimbursement
Paid vacation from date of hire
Sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked)
Eight paid holidays
Two personal days per year
Participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
Discounted company stock program (S.I.P.)
Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock)
Incentivized emergency savings
Financial well-being tools
100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor’s degree through Arizona State University’s online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan
Student loan management resources
Access to other educational opportunities
Backup care
DACA reimbursement
Company
Starbucks
Starbucks is a restaurant chain that serves handcrafted ready-to-drink beverages, including coffee, tea, juices, and snack food items.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.65BKey Investors
Elliott Management Corp.Pershing Square Capital Management
2025-05-06Post Ipo Debt· $1.75B
2024-07-19Post Ipo Equity
2018-10-10Post Ipo Equity· $900M
Leadership Team
Brian R. Niccol
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Cathy R. Smith
CFO
Recent News
2026-01-04
2026-01-03
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