Assistant Corporate Controller

Status: Exempt, Full Time

Location: Seattle, Washington/ Remote Fridays

About Us

NorthStar Energy’s family of operating companies has a rich history of dedication and service throughout the western U.S., Alaska, and Hawai’i. Our flagship companies in Alaska include Delta Western, Inlet Energy, and Alaska Petroleum Distributing. We serve the big island of Hawai’i and Maui through four respected brands: Hawai’i Petroleum, Hawai’i Fuel Network, ‘Ohana Fuels and Minit Stop. In 2021, we welcomed The Jankovich Company in southern California to our family and were pleased to add our newest family member, CityServiceValcon, in 2022, distributing fuel and packaged lubricants throughout Montana, Idaho, eastern Washington, and Wyoming. Combined, our companies employ nearly 1,000 employees. 

NorthStar Energy Shared Services, LLC, a NorthStar Energy operating company, a business unit of the Saltchuk Family of Businesses.

Job Summary:

NorthStar Energy is seeking a highly motivated Assistant Corporate Controller to support the Corporate Controller in overseeing accounting operations and financial reporting. This position plays a pivotal role in managing the Corporate Accounting, Inventory Accounting, Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable teams.

This leadership role is responsible for coordinating monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting processes, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP, and supporting internal and external reporting requirements. The successful candidate will bring strong technical accounting skills, a deep understanding of internal controls, and proven experience leading process improvement initiatives

Roles and Responsibilities:

Team Leadership & Oversight

• Lead and manage the Corporate Accounting, Inventory Accounting, Accounts Receivable, and Accounts Payable teams.
• Mentor and develop team members to support career growth and operational excellence.

Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Facilitate timely and accurate monthly reporting to NorthStar’s parent company.
• Oversee preparation of quarterly reporting packages to external stakeholders.
• Lead the preparation of annual GAAP-compliant financial statements and footnote disclosures.
• Manage the external financial audit process, including timely and accurate completion of all PBC (prepared-by-client) schedules.
• Serve as a primary liaison with external auditors.

Internal Controls & Governance

• Help design, implement, and monitor effective internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance.
• Identify control gaps and recommend process improvements to mitigate risk.

Technical Accounting

• Perform technical research on complex accounting issues, document assumptions and conclusions, and ensure proper application of U.S. GAAP.
• Monitor evolving accounting standards and assess impact on the organization.

Process Improvement & Finance Transformation

• Lead and support accounting transformation initiatives, including implementation of a new ERP system.
• Streamline and standardize accounting processes to drive efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.

Business Partnership & Analysis

• Conduct variance analysis to identify and resolve discrepancies in financial data.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues impacting financial reporting accuracy and timeliness.
• Partner with operations to implement accounting policies and procedural improvements.

Supervisory and Leadership of Direct Staff: 

• This position has 3 direct reports and oversees a total team of approximately 20 staff
• Responsible for all matters of employment, including recruiting, training, development, promotion, discipline and termination.
• Comply with NorthStar’s Affirmative Action Plan, EEO, Non-Discrimination, Harassment, and all other HR policies and procedures.
• Effectively communicate goals and objectives.
• Provide direction and leadership to achieve company Core Values, Mission and Safety Vision.
• Process employee evaluations in a timely manner.
• Direct, motivate and develop employees for maximum performance.

Education and Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA strongly preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Strong technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP and internal control frameworks.
• Experience managing external financial audits and preparing GAAP financial statements.

Benefits:

• Wellness Discount
• Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
• 401(k) with 4% Company Match and 3% Employer Discretionary Contribution
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Transportation Stipend
• ORCA Card
• Remote Fridays
• 2 personal days
• 4 weeks’ vacation
• 20% bonus opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.

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