Oliver James
Senior Accountant / Accounting Manager – Asset Manager
Oliver James, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
An asset management firm in Seattle is hiring a corporate Senior Accountant / Accounting Manager to join their accounting team. The role will take ownership of reviewing financial statements, reconciling all entities accounting, be involved with budgeting & forecasting, and manage/mentor junior team members. Role requires strong GAAP experience with a background working in an asset management firm from a corporate accounting perspective as well as knowledge of fund accounting.
This role is ideal for a technically strong accountant with solid GAAP expertise, exposure to fund accounting, and the ambition to grow into broader finance responsibilities over time.
The position will play a key role in managing day-to-day accounting, ensuring accurate financial reporting, assist with budgeting and forecasting, managing a team, and supporting future audit readiness as the organization acquires new ventures.
Office Structure: Hybrid (4 days in office)
Key Responsibilities
Oversee corporate accounting operations, including general ledger, month-end close, and financial reporting
Ensure all accounts are accurately reconciled and reviewed on a timely basis
Prepare and review GAAP-compliant financial statements
Support forecasting and budgeting processes
Assist with consolidations across entities and investments
Review fund accounting activity and liaise with internal and external stakeholders as needed
Maintain and improve accounting processes, controls, and documentation
Support audit readiness for future ventures (corporate financials currently unaudited)
Utilize and help optimize accounting systems (currently Sage)
Partner with leadership on financial analysis with the opportunity to grow into finance-focused responsibilities
Manage or mentor junior accounting staff as the team scales
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Strong GAAP knowledge required
CPA or CPA-track strongly preferred
Experience in corporate accounting within an investment firm; exposure to fund accounting highly desirable
Consolidation experience required
Advanced Excel skills required
Prior experience managing or mentoring a team is a plus
Startup or high-growth environment experience a plus
Comfortable working in a hands‑on, evolving environment
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This role is ideal for a technically strong accountant with solid GAAP expertise, exposure to fund accounting, and the ambition to grow into broader finance responsibilities over time.
The position will play a key role in managing day-to-day accounting, ensuring accurate financial reporting, assist with budgeting and forecasting, managing a team, and supporting future audit readiness as the organization acquires new ventures.
Office Structure: Hybrid (4 days in office)
Key Responsibilities
Oversee corporate accounting operations, including general ledger, month-end close, and financial reporting
Ensure all accounts are accurately reconciled and reviewed on a timely basis
Prepare and review GAAP-compliant financial statements
Support forecasting and budgeting processes
Assist with consolidations across entities and investments
Review fund accounting activity and liaise with internal and external stakeholders as needed
Maintain and improve accounting processes, controls, and documentation
Support audit readiness for future ventures (corporate financials currently unaudited)
Utilize and help optimize accounting systems (currently Sage)
Partner with leadership on financial analysis with the opportunity to grow into finance-focused responsibilities
Manage or mentor junior accounting staff as the team scales
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Strong GAAP knowledge required
CPA or CPA-track strongly preferred
Experience in corporate accounting within an investment firm; exposure to fund accounting highly desirable
Consolidation experience required
Advanced Excel skills required
Prior experience managing or mentoring a team is a plus
Startup or high-growth environment experience a plus
Comfortable working in a hands‑on, evolving environment
Apply Now
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