Accounting Lead, Financial Reporting-Sabey Corporation

Another Source • Tukwila, WA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Another Source's client, Sabey Corporation, is recruiting an Accounting Lead, Financial Reporting to join their team in Tukwila, WA. This is a highly visible role that influences complex business decisions, moving beyond routine accounting. As Sabey continues to grow across its real estate, construction, and data center businesses, you'll help shape accounting guidance for sophisticated transactions while driving process improvements and supporting a finance organization that is embracing AI and investing in its people. This role offers significant exposure across the organization, a history of internal promotion, and the opportunity to build expertise in the rapidly expanding data center industry. Sabey Corporation is a privately held powerhouse in real estate development, construction, and data center operations, renowned for its visionary approach, long-term stability, and culture of innovation. From high-performance data centers to state-of-the-art commercial properties, Sabey builds the infrastructure that fuels technological advancements, life-saving healthcare solutions, and cutting-edge research across North America. Headquartered in Tukwila, WA (20 minutes outside of Seattle); Quincy/Wenatchee WA, Ashburn, VA, Austin, Texas, and New York City, NY, Sabey is more than just a developer—its teams drive industry transformation, tackling complex challenges with forward-thinking solutions. At Sabey, collaboration and ingenuity aren't just encouraged—they are the foundation for excellence. As the Accounting Lead, Financial Reporting, you'll serve as a trusted technical accounting resource supporting a diverse portfolio of businesses and complex organizational structures. You'll partner closely with finance, property management, operations, leadership, and external auditors to ensure financial reporting is accurate, compliant, and positioned to support continued growth. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting professional who enjoys solving complex accounting challenges, improving processes, and making a meaningful impact. You'll gain exposure to transactions including acquisitions, financing activities, and evolving accounting standards while helping modernize the accounting function through technology and AI-enabled tools.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a closely related field.
• Five or more years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting.
• Advanced knowledge of full-cycle accounting.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple business functions.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications.
• Ability to prioritize competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented with exceptional accuracy in financial analysis and reporting.
• Self-directed with the ability to work independently.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional growth.
• Interest in leveraging AI tools and technology to improve accounting processes.

Nice To Haves

• CPA and/or CMA certification.
• Experience with Yardi or comparable accounting software.
• Experience supporting complex organizational structures or multi-entity environments.

Responsibilities

• Research, analyze, and provide technical accounting guidance for complex transactions, including acquisitions, debt restructurings, and equity financing activities.
• Serve as the process owner for key accounting functions while identifying opportunities to strengthen efficiency and consistency.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, company accounting policies, and internal controls.
• Prepare and review monthly journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Analyze financial results, investigate significant variances, and communicate findings to business partners.
• Prepare monthly internal financial statements.
• Lead assigned portions of the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process.
• Support the preparation of quarterly and annual consolidated financial statements, including footnote disclosures and year-end audit activities.
• Prepare financial reporting packages for third-party lenders and business partners.
• Partner with Property Management, Finance, and Operations on annual budgeting, tenant reconciliations, and special projects.
• Recommend and implement improvements to accounting systems, internal controls, and business processes.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement while supporting Sabey's adoption of AI and emerging technologies.

Benefits

• Free onsite parking
• Onsite fitness center
• Discretionary annual bonus opportunity
• Comprehensive Benefits: Sabey covers 100% of employee-only premiums for base medical and PPO dental plans and contributes up to $2,000 annually to a Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Up to 5 weeks of PTO based on tenure, plus 10 paid holidays and the ability to carry over unused PTO.
• Competitive, matched 401(k) retirement plan.
• Access to structured professional and personal development programs, including Thought Patterns for High Performance, Everything DiSC, and Built to Last.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level