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Director, Accounting Advisory
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A Director of Accounting oversees all financial operations of a company or organization. They manage accounting staff, oversee financial reporting, and develop and implement accounting policies and ensure compliance with tax and accounting regulations.
$152,856 / year median in Washington
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Director, Accounting Advisory at Addison Group Director, Accounting Advisory at Addison Group in Woodinville, Washington Posted in 1 day ago.
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full-time About the Opportunity Addison Group is representing a professional services firm in the Bothell, WA area, who is seeking a client accounting leader to lead their client accounting practice. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced accounting professional who enjoys client service, accounting oversight, leading a talented team, and building scalable accounting solutions for growing businesses. This position will oversee a team of accounting professionals who provide outsourced accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, financial reporting, and consulting services to a portfolio of clients. This role will serve as a key leader within the organization, ensuring exceptional client service, high-quality deliverables, and continued growth of the company. The ideal candidate is a strong accounting leader with excellent communication skills, a passion for developing people, and the ability to provide strategic guidance while remaining hands-on with client engagements. Key Responsibilities Lead, manage, and develop a team of talented accounting professionals supporting client accounting business Oversee all bookkeeping, payroll, and accounting service engagements while serving as the primary point of contact for clients Ensure client deliverables, deadlines, and expectations are consistently met with a high level of quality and accuracy Review accounting workpapers, reconciliations, and financial reporting deliverables for completeness, accuracy, and compliance Supervise, train, mentor, and support accounting staff to enhance technical skills and professional growth Prepare and oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements utilizing both cash basis and accrual basis accounting methods Perform and review monthly account reconciliations, general ledger maintenance, and financial reporting processes Provide guidance and support on complex accounting matters and assist clients with financial process improvements Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing clients through exceptional customer service and proactive communication Partner closely with tax and other client service teams to meet client deliverables Identify opportunities to improve client processes, enhance service offerings, and increase client value Help drive the continued development, growth, and expansion of the team. Collaborate with leadership on strategic initiatives, operational improvements, and practice development Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field Minimum 10 years of progressive accounting experience CPA, public accounting, and Controllership experience a plus Experience managing client accounting engagements, outsourced accounting services, or professional services accounting Strong knowledge of accounting, cash flow forecasting, finance, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation Experience with both cash basis and accrual basis accounting Proven leadership experience managing, mentoring, and developing accounting professionals Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and accounting best practices Excellent client service skills with the ability to build trusted relationships Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple client engagements and priorities Ability to work independently, solve problems, and make sound decisions
Benefits:
$140,000 to $155,000 base depending on experience + discretionary bonus Benefits package includes medical, dental, holiday pay, PTO, and 401K match Hybrid schedule - 3 days in-office required