Senior Accountant / Accounting Manager – Asset Manager

# Senior Accountant / Accounting Manager – Asset ManagerSenior Accountant / Accounting Manager – Asset ManagerSalary$NegotiableLocationSeattle, WA, USAContractPermanentIndustryAccountancyAccountancy & Finance---ContactMichael CellierMichael.Cellier@oliverjames.comAn 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.*An established, growing asset manager is seeking a Senior Accountant / Accounting Manager to oversee corporate accounting & finance operations (including some fund accounting) and support expanding business initiatives. 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr