Accounting Manager

Vale Group; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 136,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Wellness program

401k

Job summary

Vale Group is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead the accounting close process and manage a small team. The role collaborates closely with the Controller and finance staff to ensure accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting.

The position requires strong technical accounting knowledge and exceptional interpersonal skills, with access to confidential information and cross-functional exposure. The role emphasizes process improvement, policy development, and ERP-related readiness,

Qualifications

• CPA or equivalent certification required.
• Working knowledge of GAAP.
• Advanced experience with MS Office and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycles with high accuracy and efficiency.
• Analyze and document complex accounting transactions and prepare related journal entries.
• Review staff workpapers, journal entries and reconciliations for accuracy.
• Collaborate with IT to maintain accounting systems and ensure proper controls.
• Lead intercompany accounting and consolidation processes for a multi-entity environment.
• Prepare complex tax schedules and assist in tax return preparation.

Skills

Financial systems

Internal controls

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree + CPA/CMA or Master’s

Tools

PeopleSoft

Sage Intacct

Adaptive

Job description

Founded in 1986 by philanthropists Jody Allen and the late Paul G. Allen, co-founder of Microsoft, Vale Group LLC is a service provider to the Paul G. Allen Estate and related entities, including Vulcan Real Estate and Allen Family Philanthropies.

We pride ourselves on supporting award-winning real estate development renowned for sustainable commercial, residential, and retail projects across Puget Sound as well as supporting a philanthropic portfolio investing in communities across the Pacific Northwest and beyond to strengthen arts and culture, empower the next generation of changemakers, and support a global network of partners working to advance biodiversity and human well-being.

Our company is powered by diverse individuals with a broad range of exceptional talents and skills. We offer an array of benefits and opportunities to support our employees and provide an inclusive, collaborative, and professional workplace culture.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Accounting Manager is primarily responsible for accounting operations in the monthly, quarterly, and annual close and reporting cycles. This includes establishing the close calendar, assigning responsibilities, monitoring progress, resolving issues, and ensuring timely and accurate completion. This position leads a small accounting team by setting clear expectations, delegating work effectively, providing timely feedback and developing staff. The Accounting Manager works closely with the Controller and is expected to be highly collaborative within the finance team and the organization.

This position has access to and regularly works with sensitive, highly confidential, and strategic information that requires considerable discretion, independent judgment, and tact. It also requires a professional attitude and strong interpersonal communication skills.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Accounting Close

• Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close cycles. Ensure a high degree of reporting accuracy, consistency, and efficiency. Establish and maintain clear deadlines and deliverables.
• Analyze and document complex accounting transactions related to asset dispositions, investments, and other significant activities and prepare related journal entries.
• Establish clear review standards and provide timely, substantive review of staff workpapers, journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Use sound judgment and technical knowledge to determine the appropriate procedures for preparing accounting records, researching transactions and reporting.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and other reports to be used by management.
• Apply principles of consolidation in a large, multi-entity environment. Ensure intercompany transactions are appropriately recorded and reported.

Department Operations & Initiatives

• Author, revise, and implement accounting policies and procedures in collaboration with leadership. Maintain documentation of those policies and procedures. Bring inconsistencies and problems to the attention of leadership.
• Work closely with financial reporting to design, format and update system reports. Ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of reports.
• In partnership with IT, maintain accounting system(s) and ensure proper controls are in place. Periodically review configuration, chart of accounts, and reporting chartfields. Serve as a functional accounting systems expert within the finance department.
• Prepare complex tax schedules and direct accounting staff in the preparation of basic schedules. Apply knowledge of tax to assist the tax department to prepare tax returns.
• Represent Accounting as a key functional owner in a possible ERP conversion, with responsibility for requirements gathering, process design, configuration decisions, testing, data validation, training, and implementation readiness.
• Identify opportunities for process and procedure improvements.

Team Management

• Lead the day-to-day work of the accounting team by establishing priorities, defining responsibilities, and aligning assignments with close and departmental deadlines. Maintain a culture of accountability and follow through.
• Work effectively both independently and in a collaborative team environment.
• Demonstrate honesty, responsibility, integrity and fulfillment of commitments.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each of the essential duties. The requirements below represent the necessary knowledge, skills, and/or abilities. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Management Responsibilities:

This position directly manages one or more employees. The manager performs responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Management responsibilities include, but are not limited to interviewing, hiring, and training employees; coaching; mentoring; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; managing performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

• Advanced understanding of financial systems, processes, and internal controls.
• High degree of flexibility with a service-oriented attitude.
• Demonstrated success in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment.
• Detail orientation, organization skills and an analytical approach to tasks.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, demonstrating a high level of independent judgment, tact, and diplomacy.
• Demonstrated success in managing a high-functioning team.

Required

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent
• Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Advanced experience with MS Office and Excel

Preferred

• Hands-on experience with finance and accounting systems such as PeopleSoft, Sage Intacct, and Adaptive.
• Experience with data warehouses, system queries, and/or other data compilation methods.
• Industry experience in commercial real estate, investment management, private foundations, and/or family office.
• Experience in ERP conversions.

Education/experience/certifications

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) from accredited institution plus a CPA, CMA or master’s degree and 8 plus years relevant experience, OR equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special remarks regarding work environment:

• This role requires Monday-Thursday in the office, and Friday are remote days each week. The hybrid work environment is an organizational decision that benefits employees, may differ from job to job, and is subject to change as needed.

Note:

Vale Group does not support employment authorization or immigration sponsorship requirements for this position.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

The salary range for this position is expected to be $136k to $184k per year. The upper portion of the salary range is typically reserved for existing employees who demonstrate strong performance over time or candidates who exceed our experience and skill set expectations.

We personalize offers for each chosen future employee, carefully considering various factors when reviewing each candidate. These factors include experience, professional achievements, education, and individual backgrounds, along with internal equity, any of which could affect the compensation offer.

In addition to your base compensation, all employees are eligible to participate in our discretionary bonus program. We also offer medical, dental, vision, wellness, and 401k benefits.

We’re committed to inclusion and equal opportunity.

Vale Group LLC is an equal opportunity employer; every qualified applicant will be considered for employment. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, disability, political ideology, veteran status, or other protected class.

If you need accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail] or your recruiter.