Technical Accounting & Internal Controls Lead

Accretive Technology Group; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

FSA

Gym membership

Transportation stipend

401(k) match

Profit sharing

COLA

PTO & Holidays

Job summary

Accretive Technology Group in Seattle, WA seeks an Accounting Operations Manager to lead technical accounting projects, coordinate external audits, and strengthen internal controls. You will document business processes, drive process improvements, and partner with accounting leadership to ensure GAAP compliance.

The role focuses on scalable processes, governance, and enterprise-wide initiatives while preparing the organization for growth through collaboration and practical recommendations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in accounting/finance/business administration or related field.
• 5–8 years of progressive experience in public accounting, internal audit, technical accounting, or corporate accounting.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP.
• Experience supporting financial statement audits.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Research and document technical accounting guidance for complex transactions, including revenue recognition, leases, acquisitions, equity, foreign operations, and other emerging accounting matters.
• Partner with Accounting leadership to ensure compliance with US GAAP and company accounting policies.
• Assist with financial statement preparation and support regulatory reporting requirements.
• Develop accounting position papers and technical documentation as needed.
• Evaluate the design and effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting and operational processes.
• Partner with Accounting and business leaders to identify control gaps and implement sustainable improvements.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, SOPs, narratives, and control matrices.
• Recommend scalable processes that improve efficiency while maintaining appropriate risk management.
• Coordinate external audit activities, including managing audit requests, preparing supporting documentation, and facilitating communication with auditors.
• Perform targeted internal reviews of financial and operational processes to identify risks and improvement opportunities.
• Monitor remediation efforts and ensure timely completion of corrective actions.
• Identify opportunities for automation, standardization, and continuous improvement across accounting processes.
• Assist with future ERP implementations and financial systems enhancements.
• Support integration activities for acquisitions and new business initiatives.

Skills

US GAAP

Advanced Excel

Project management

Communication skills

Public accounting/internal audit/tech.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

Accretive Technology Group in Seattle, WA seeks an Accounting Operations Manager to lead technical accounting projects, coordinate external audits, and strengthen internal controls. You will document business processes, drive process improvements, and partner with accounting leadership to ensure GAAP compliance.

The role focuses on scalable processes, governance, and enterprise-wide initiatives while preparing the organization for growth through collaboration and practical recommendations.