Oliver James · 2 weeks ago
Senior Accountant / Accounting Manager – Asset Manager
Oliver James is an asset management firm in Seattle hiring a corporate Senior Accountant / Accounting Manager to join their accounting team. The role involves overseeing corporate accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and managing junior team members while supporting budgeting and forecasting processes.
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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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Strong GAAP knowledge required
Experience in corporate accounting within an investment firm; exposure to fund accounting highly desirable
Consolidation experience required
Advanced Excel skills required
Comfortable working in a hands-on, evolving environment
Preferred
CPA or CPA-track strongly preferred
Prior experience managing or mentoring a team is a plus
Startup or high-growth environment experience a plus
Company
Oliver James
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