Paulette Harris Cpa

Paulette Harris, CPA, MBA has a diverse work experience spanning over several organizations and industries. Paulette currently holds the position of Vice President, Controller at Seattle Sounders FC, where they manage the financial and regulatory compliance of the organization, oversees the Information Technology department, and produces accurate financial statements and reports. Prior to this role, they worked as the Controller at Seattle Sounders FC, responsible for financial compliance, statement preparation, and supporting club goals through financial management.

Before joining Seattle Sounders FC, Paulette worked at Boeing as the Finance Lead for Acquire to Retire, where they coordinated business planning and execution, ensured engagement of business resources, and integrated solutions across enterprise systems and processes. Paulette also served as a Finance Systems Integration Accountant at Boeing, where they analyzed and governed financial processes and provided user support.

Paulette's previous experience includes working as a Senior Accountant at Blue Origin, managing accounting operations, reviewing invoices, and ensuring accuracy of financial statements. Paulette also served as a Senior Accountant at the Port of Tacoma, supervising general ledger maintenance, financial statement preparation, and grant compliance. At Vulcan, Inc., Paulette held the role of Senior Accountant, overseeing budgeting, financial analysis, and implementation of budgeting software. Paulette started their career as a Staff Accountant at Frank Russell, managing audit processes and shareholder reporting. Additionally, Paulette worked as a Property Accountant at Nalley Fine Foods, organizing capital budget meetings and conducting analysis of fixed asset accounting procedures.

Overall, Paulette Harris brings a wealth of experience and expertise in financial management, compliance, and strategic planning in various sectors, making their a valuable asset in their current role and throughout their career.

Paulette Harris, CPA, MBA, completed their Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Central Washington University from 1993 to 1997. Paulette then pursued further education and obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from Seattle University between 1999 and 2001.

In addition to their academic achievements, Paulette holds a certification as a Certified Public Accountant, which they obtained from the Washington State Board of Accountancy in August 2012.