Job Title: Director of Accounting
Company: AAA Washington
Industry: Travel, Insurance
Mentor Since: Fall 2021
Will Mentor: Undergraduates, Graduate Students
Profile
Background
Job Description
As Controller, I lead the accounting, financial reporting and payroll functions. My teams are responsible for the maintenance of a strong control environment, compliance, tax, treasury, financial system administration and process automation.
Company Description
AAA is the nation's preeminent and must trusted emergency road service organization. AAA Washington has been serving members and the traveling public since 1904. The organization provides a variety of exclusive benefits, including roadside assistance, discounts, maps and personalized trip planning, to its 1.2 million members. In addition, its full-service travel and insurance agencies provide products and services for members and the public.
Employment History
AAA Washington 2017-Present Cambia Health Solutions (Regence BlueShield) 2000-2017 Grant Thornton 1997-2000
Education
Seattle University, MBA Pacific Lutheran University, BBA Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Mentoring Objectives & Scope
I strongly value the relationship of a mentor to provide coaching, support and guidance for someone else. As a past participant of the program, I was introduced to mentors that shaped me personally and helped advance my career objectives. I expect the mentee to put in what they want out of this program and I am here to coach and support that person's objectives.
When and where do you hold meetings with your students?
A mixture of in-person and virtual. No strong preference, but if in-person, my office (Bellevue) or if virtual, I prefer using Teams. Early afternoons or lunch time is preferred.