Senior Manager, Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting

About the role

This is a senior-level accounting professional responsible for supporting technical accounting and financial reporting functions across a diverse and evolving organization. The role helps ensure accurate financial statements, appropriate accounting treatment, effective internal controls, and compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide support on technical accounting matters, including technical accounting memos and white paper authoring.
• Provide accounting guidance related to proposed transactions to ensure conformity with GAAP and company policies and procedures.
• Serve as a technical accounting resource and help guide the organization through complex accounting issues.
• Support the Controller's organization on technical accounting matters and provide guidance and training as appropriate.
• Support financial reporting processes, including assessing, implementing, and maintaining technical accounting policies.
• Collaborate with Operations, FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Legal, and other departments to ensure alignment and accurate reporting.
• Communicate complex financial information clearly and effectively to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
• Support the quarterly and annual financial reporting and disclosure processes, ensuring financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP and applicable regulations.
• Conduct accounting research and stay current on U.S. GAAP, accounting standards, and regulatory changes.
• Ensure significant accounting matters are appropriately evaluated and documented as part of the financial reporting process.
• Assist in preparing reporting packages for executive leadership and other stakeholders.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy in accounting and financial reporting operations.
• Coordinate with external auditors, including preparing supporting documentation and addressing auditor inquiries.
• Serve as a key point of contact for complex accounting matters.
• Support special projects as required by management, including automation around accounting processes and financial reporting, due diligence, SOX readiness, and continuous process improvements.
• Work closely with the Director and other members of the accounting leadership team on complex accounting matters and financial reporting initiatives.

Key Qualifications and Skills

• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.
• CPA certification is required.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive accounting experience, including experience in Big 4 public accounting and/or public company environments.
• Experience supporting accounting and financial reporting in a complex, multi-business or rapidly evolving organization.
• Experience with complex consolidations, intercompany accounting, and financial reporting.
• Prior experience with ERP systems; Oracle Cloud experience is preferred.
• Technical proficiency in ASC 730, ASC 360, ASC 606, ASC 842, and other complex accounting transactions.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements.
• Experience preparing technical accounting memos, researching accounting guidance, and evaluating complex transactions.
• Experience with financial reporting, disclosures, MD&A, and SEC filings.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex accounting matters clearly to both accounting and non-accounting stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across functions and effectively manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Experience working with external auditors and supporting SOX readiness and internal control initiatives is preferred.
• The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork.

Motor Abilities

• Sitting for extended periods
• Bending/stooping
• Grasping/gripping
• Fine motor control (hands)

Physical exertion and/or requirements

• Minimal, with ability to safely lift up to 25 pounds

Special Senses

• Visual and audio focused work

Work Conditions

• Stairs
• Typing/keyboard
• Standard and/or sitting working environment of >8 hours/day

Travel

• 0–10%

Pay

• Salary Range Level X: $173,579 – $231,439 (Washington State)
• Typical offers placed in the lower to middle portion of the range to maintain internal equity and allow room for growth
• Salary based on market data and commensurate with the selected individual's qualifications and experience

Benefits

• Competitive compensation salary, eligible to participate in discretionary short-term incentive payments
• Comprehensive medical and wellness benefits (medical, vision, dental)
• Life and disability insurance
• Gender affirmation benefits
• Parental leave
• 401(k) plan
• Generous paid time off (21 days annually accrued PTO)
• Generous holiday schedule (10 paid holidays)
• Relocation assistance
• Professional and educational support opportunities