Accounting Manager

Build the future, spark innovation and align your career with purpose.

McKinstry is innovating the waste and climate harm out of the built environment and creating lasting impact. Together, we’re building a thriving planet.

Buildings are a leading contributor to the climate crisis, generating nearly 40% of total global energy-related carbon emissions. We’re making a lasting impact on our industry and within our communities by addressing the climate, affordability and equity crises through:

• renewables and energy services
• engineering and design
• construction and facility services

To get where we’re going, we need big thinkers, problem solvers and collaborative mindsets. Does that sound like you?

At McKinstry, we are committed to creating lasting value through innovation, sustainability, and long-term investment in the communities we serve. We are seeking an Accounting Manager to join Emerald Initiative, an independently owned affiliate of McKinstry that develops, owns, and operates commercial real estate and alternative energy infrastructure.

As Accounting Manager, you will lead the full-cycle accounting function across a portfolio of real estate investment entities, ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, timely close processes, and compliance with multiple reporting frameworks, including GAAP, tax, and cash-basis accounting. You'll serve as a trusted accounting partner, helping stakeholders understand financial performance and supporting informed decision-making across the portfolio.

This is a unique opportunity to combine technical accounting expertise, people leadership, and business partnership. You'll work with Emerald Initiative leadership, McKinstry finance and accounting teams, external CPAs, auditors, and others while driving process improvements that enhance efficiency, consistency, and scalability.

Success in this role requires strong multi-entity accounting experience, sound professional judgment, and the ability to translate complex accounting concepts for non-accounting audiences. The ideal candidate enjoys bringing structure to growing organizations, balancing hands‑on execution with continuous improvement, and building strong relationships across diverse stakeholder groups.

In addition to overseeing day-to-day accounting operations, you'll directly manage and mentor accounting staff, helping develop talent while shaping the future of the accounting function as Emerald Initiative continues to grow.

This role is based in Seattle, WA and operates on a hybrid work schedule
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Core Accounting Functions
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Maintain general ledger and full chart of accounts; process and review accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR); perform month-end and year-end close including journal entries and accruals; reconcile bank accounts, balance sheet accounts, and intercompany activity; prepare financial statements and management reports; apply the correct methods for each entity; manage distribution payments; manage cash and communicate funding needs and collection issues proactively.

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Accounting Operations and Internal Controls
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Supervise and review work of accountant(s); provide guidance and training; design and maintain separation of duties, approval workflows, and internal control documentation; manage accounting software and general ledger system; track all reporting deadlines and deliverables across entities; lead annual budgeting process; prepare operating cost estimates and reconcile actual vs. budget; maintain organized documentation and support for transactions and entries.

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Tax, Audit, and Compliance Support
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Coordinate with external CPA firms, ensuring accurate and timely federal, state, and local tax filings; prepare and distribute K‑1s to investor‑members; support external auditors and reviewers during annual audit/review engagements; file annual reports with the Secretary of State; maintain business licenses and other recurring filings.

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Acquisition and Development Support
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New entity set‑up including chart of accounts, accounting method election, and required filings; track development costs and process loan…