Senior Accountant​/Accounting Manager – Asset Manager

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 entity 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)

• 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

• 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