Senior Accounting Manager

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Senior Accounting Manager to lead core accounting operations in Seattle, Washington. This role will guide a capable team, strengthen financial reporting practices, and support a disciplined close process in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment in complex transactions, and the ability to collaborate across finance and capital-related functions.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a small accounting team spanning loan and corporate accounting, promoting strong performance, shared accountability, and continuous development.

• Direct the monthly close cycle to ensure financial results are recorded accurately, reviewed thoroughly, and delivered on schedule.

• Improve accounting workflows and maintain adherence to organizational policies and applicable standards across areas such as lending activity, consolidations, securitized structures, and investment accounting.

• Oversee the selection and rollout of a new accounting platform, coordinating the process from evaluation through implementation to support future growth.

• Manage external audit and tax reporting activities, acting as the primary point of contact for auditors and outside tax professionals.

• Work closely with FP& A and Capital Markets teams on forecasts, financing-related matters, and broader business initiatives.

• Research technical accounting questions and prepare clear documentation for complex or non-routine transactions.

• Review reconciliations, journal entries, and general ledger activity to uphold accuracy and strong internal financial controls.

The salary range for this position is $110,000 to $140,000.

Benefits:

Medical/Dental/Vision

STD/LTD

Life and AD& D insurance

401k

Unlimited PTO

• Demonstrated experience leading month-end close and general ledger accounting in a managerial or supervisory capacity.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and the ability to apply accounting guidance to complex business events and transactions.
• Background overseeing audited financial statements, account reconciliations, and journal entry review processes.
• Experience with technical accounting in areas such as consolidations, securitization, investments, and loan accounting.
• Proven ability to coordinate annual financial statement audits and support tax compliance activities with external advisors.
• Comfortable partnering with cross-functional finance teams on forecasting, financing activities, and strategic planning efforts.
• Effective people leadership skills with a track record of coaching teams and building a collaborative, accountable culture.