Senior Accounting Manager

Finance           ·             Seattle, WA            ·             Full time

Senior Accounting Manager – Finance

The mission of the Allen Institute is to unlock the complexities of bioscience and advance our knowledge to improve human health. Using an open science, multi-scale, team-oriented approach, the Allen Institute focuses on accelerating foundational research, developing standards and models, and cultivating new ideas to make a broad, transformational impact on science.

The mission of the Allen Institute administration team is to provide support and structure to the scientific divisions. Coinciding with the team science approach, administration helps facilitate team learning and the overall mission of the Institute.

The Allen Institute is currently recruiting for a Senior Accounting Manager. This position is part of the Finance team and is responsible for all Allen Institute accounting functions.

The Allen Institute believes that team science significantly benefits from the participation of diverse voices, experiences, and backgrounds. High-quality science can only be produced when it includes different perspectives. We are committed to increasing diversity across every team and encourage people from all backgrounds to apply for this role.

Essential Functions

• Provide timely and accurate financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
• Work with cross-department employees, senior management, and executives to ensure all sides of transactions are considered and factored into the company’s financial statements
• Provide ad hoc reporting and analysis as requested
• Collaborate with finance team to support budget vs actual reporting and forecasting
• Oversee all activities of the accounting team, including accounts payable, general ledger accounting, fixed asset, inventory, licenses, royalties, treasury, and taxes
• Develop, mentor and train accounting staff
• Establish policies and procedures that monitor internal controls of corporate assets
• Actively participate and manage the Financial Audit, Single Audit, Indirect Cost Proposal, 990 Tax return and other compliance requirements
• Build relationships across multiple teams to foster a collaborative and productive working relationship

Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Required Education and Experience

• 10+ years of accounting experience or a related field
• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or related field
• Experience in managing supervisors and/or managers

Preferred Education and Experience

• CPA accreditation
• Expertise in Oracle Fusion with the ability to train others
• Advanced skill level with Excel formulas including pivot tables and charts
• Experience with Grants and Project Accounting
• Non-profit experience

Physical Demands

• Fine motor movements in fingers/hands to operate computers and other office equipment

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• This role is currently able to work both remotely and onsite in a hybrid work environment. We are a Washington State employer, and the primary work location for all Allen Institute employees is 615 Westlake Ave N.; any remote work must be performed in Washington State.

Additional Comments

• **Please note, this opportunity does not sponsor work visas and has no relocation assistance**

Annualized Salary Range

• $112,559 – $165,087*

* Final salary depends on required education for the role, experience, and level of skills relevant to the role, along with work location, where applicable.

Benefits

Employees (and their families) are eligible to enroll in benefits per eligibility rules outline in the Allen Institute’s Benefits Guide. These benefits include medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are also eligible to enroll in the Allen Institute’s 401k plan. Paid time off is also available as outlined in the Allen Institutes Benefits Guide. Details on the Allen Institute’s benefits offering are located at the following link to the Benefits Guide: https://alleninstitute.org/careers/benefits.

It is the policy of the Allen Institute to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, the Allen Institute will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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