Finance Manager

We are looking for an experienced Finance Manager to support our client in Seattle, Washington. This contract position balances hands‑on accounting work with higher‑level analysis, reporting, and close management, helping maintain accurate financial operations during a busy year‑end period while partnering with internal teams to keep deliverables on track.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly close activities by coordinating timelines, reviewing entries, and helping ensure financial results are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Prepare and review journal entries while supporting technical accounting tasks related to intercompany activity and elimination processes.
• Oversee the quarterly account reconciliation cycle across multiple sub‑accounts, following up with business units to resolve open items and confirm completion.
• Contribute to year‑end financial reporting by assisting with audit support, disclosure schedules, footnotes, and cash‑flow statement preparation.
• Produce financial analyses, forecasts, and models that support planning, budgeting, and operational decision‑making.
• Monitor reporting quality and investigate variances or unusual trends to improve the accuracy and reliability of financial information.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to communicate deadlines, gather required documentation, and maintain progress throughout key reporting periods.
• Provide support across both strategic finance work and day‑to‑day accounting responsibilities as business needs require.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in finance or accounting roles with responsibility for month‑end close and financial reporting.
• Strong background in financial analysis, forecasting, and building models to support planning activities.
• Hands‑on knowledge of intercompany accounting, eliminations, account reconciliations, and year‑end close processes.
• Experience supporting external audits, including preparation of schedules, disclosures, footnotes, and cash‑flow reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills with the ability to work through detailed financial data accurately and efficiently.
• Excellent analytical skills and a high level of attention to detail in a deadline‑driven environment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, communicate effectively with cross‑functional teams, and follow through on outstanding items.
• Experience with enterprise financial systems is preferred; exposure to Workday is helpful but not required.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, and life & disability insurance for contract/temporary professionals.
• Eligibility to enroll in the company 401(k) plan.
• Access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training.