Accounting Manager

Ashurst Perkins Coie•Seattle, WA

About The Position

Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP is seeking a hands-on Accounting Manager to lead the day-to-day management of the firm’s US General Ledger, Partner and Affiliate Accounting, Treasury, and International Accounting functions. Reporting to the Regional Head of Finance – US, the Accounting Manager oversees monthly and annual close, financial reporting, account reconciliations, audit and tax deliverables, and compliance activities while leading and developing the General Ledger team. The role combines technical accounting expertise, team leadership, financial analysis, and process improvement to deliver timely, accurate financial information to firm leadership, partners, external auditors, tax advisors, and banking partners. The Accounting Manager serves as the designated backup to the Regional Head of Finance – US for accounting operations, with the opportunity to take on broader leadership responsibilities and develop toward future senior finance leadership. This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship; candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Requirements

Strong leadership, coaching, and team management skills, including directing workflow, developing accounting professionals, and holding team members accountable for quality and deadlines.
Thorough knowledge of GAAP, tax-basis accounting, general accounting principles, financial reporting, and accounting controls.
Advanced financial analysis, problem-solving, planning, and decision-making skills, including the ability to interpret complex financial information and apply regulations and guidelines.
Strong organizational and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and competing demands while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with partners, leadership, colleagues, external accounting firms, and banking partners.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and experience with computerized accounting systems.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a service-oriented approach and focus on continuous improvement.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
10–15 years of progressively responsible accounting experience, including at least 5 years in a supervisory or managerial role leading accounting professionals.
Legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Law firm or professional services experience, particularly with partnership accounting, partner capital, professional corporations, K-1s, and partner compensation processes.
Experience with 3E, BlackLine, BNA, and Workday.
Experience managing multi-entity and international affiliate accounting, treasury operations, and banking relationships.
Public accounting or external audit experience.
Experience supporting mergers, integrations, system implementations, or system conversions.
Demonstrated success in developing team members, strengthening accounting functions, and building succession capabilities.
CPA certification.

Responsibilities

Manage, coach, and develop the General Ledger team; set priorities, assign and review work, provide feedback, conduct performance reviews, and promote accountability, cross-training, and professional growth.
Own the monthly and year-end close processes, ensuring journal entries, account reconciliations, overhead allocations, and financial reporting are accurate and timely.
Perform complex account analyses and reconciliations, review adjusting entries, oversee fixed asset accounting and depreciation schedules, and prepare management reports for leadership and committee decisions.
Coordinate annual financial statement audits, GAAP reviews, tax preparation, regulatory filings, and compliance requirements with external auditors, tax advisors, and internal teams.
Oversee professional corporation accounting, partner capital and shareholder loan accounts, partner payroll and capital calls, contract-partner payments, departing partner calculations, and related tax reporting.
Manage daily cash activities, cash projections, borrowing activity, banking relationships, bank account administration, and required banking documentation.
Administer the firm’s 3E General Ledger and serve as system administrator for BlackLine and BNA, maintaining accurate financial records and effective accounting controls.
Identify and implement improvements to accounting procedures, systems, controls, and workflows to strengthen accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.
Serve as the Regional Head of Finance – US’s designated backup for accounting operations and progressively assume broader responsibilities as part of leadership development and succession planning.