Senior Accounting Manager

Company Description

At KPFF Consulting Engineers, we are more than just an engineering design firm. For 65 years, we have dedicated ourselves to innovative, sustainable engineering that shapes the built environment and tackles complex infrastructure challenges. Our team culture emphasizes balance, growth, and well-being, supporting each member's professional journey with flexibility, generous benefits, and a collaborative approach to work-life integration.

With over 1,400 professionals across 30 offices nationwide, KPFF's decentralized structure allows each office the flexibility to pursue projects aligned with their regional strengths. Learn more at

Job Description

KPFF Consulting Engineers is seeking a Senior Accounting Manager to join our General & Administrative (G&A) Accounting team in our Downtown Seattle office. This newly created role adds technical depth, strengthens leadership capacity, and supports the firm's long-term financial success.

You'll play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial information while partnering on monthly close, financial analysis, and audits. Beyond core accounting work, you'll lead and contribute to special projects that improve efficiency, refine processes, and strengthen the accounting team.

This is an opportunity for an experienced accounting professional who thrives on both technical excellence and strategic collaboration. You'll partner closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to deliver insights, improve financial operations, and help guide the continued growth of KPFF's accounting function.

What You'll Do

You'll operate as a trusted partner and senior technical resource within the G&A Accounting team, supporting core accounting functions while helping to shape systems and processes that strengthen KPFF's financial foundation.

• Collaborate on complex accounting operations including month-end and year-end close, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and consistency across all entities.
• Partner closely with leadership to analyze financial data, interpret results, and provide insights that inform strategic decisions.
• Oversee and review journal entries, reconciliations, and general ledger accuracy, ensuring adherence to GAAP and internal policies.
• Drive financial reporting excellence by analyzing income statements, balance sheets, and other key reports to identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Lead and support the preparation of management reports, budgets, and forecasts, bringing forward recommendations to improve clarity and efficiency.
• Ensure tax compliance by overseeing the reconciliation and timely submission of state and local business taxes, and by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with external consultants and internal partners to prepare documentation, address findings, and strengthen internal controls.
• Champion continuous improvement by partnering with others to refine workflows, improve systems, and enhance data accuracy and reliability.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to team members and peers, promoting a culture of accuracy, accountability, and professional growth.

Qualifications

Who You Are

You're an experienced, solutions-oriented accounting professional who's as comfortable in the details as you are seeing the big picture. You can think strategically, communicate clearly, and collaborate across functions and levels of the organization.

You bring:

• 15+ years of progressive accounting experience, including technical GAAP knowledge and multi-entity or multi-state experience.
• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or advanced certification preferred).
• Deep understanding of state income tax, B&O, use tax, and property tax compliance.
• Strong analytical and systems skills (advanced Excel proficiency; ERP experience required, BST or equivalent preferred).
• A history of building strong relationships across teams and influencing outcomes through collaboration and trust.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a decentralized, fast-paced environment.
• Excellent judgment, communication, and follow-through.
• AEC industry experience is helpful but not required.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Duties are typically performed in a normal office environment while sitting at a desk or computer table
• Ability to actively engage with a computer for several hours per day and communicate over the telephone or virtual meeting platforms.
• May occasionally need to lift items up to 15 lbs.
• This is an in-office role based in downtown Seattle with flexible hours between 7:00 am and 5:00 pm.

Additional Information

Why You'll Love Working Here

KPFF is a people-first, engineer-led firm built on trust, autonomy, and shared accountability. The G&A Accounting team plays a central role in ensuring the financial strength and long-term success of the company. In this position, you'll:

• Have the freedom to take ownership of your work while contributing to large-scale strategic initiatives.
• Collaborate with talented, thoughtful colleagues who care deeply about quality and integrity.
• Be part of a firm that values growth, learning, and mentorship at every level.

Benefits and Compensation

We believe that supporting our people goes beyond the work itself. That's why we offer a flexible, comprehensive benefits package designed to help you thrive both personally and professionally.

Benefits include:

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer contribution
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Life insurance
• KPFF Paid Family Leave
• Short-term and Long-term disability insurance
• Paid Holidays (including two Floating Holidays)
• Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, jury duty)
• Subsidized ORCA bus/rail pass

Compensation & Recognition

We provide a competitive base salary that reflects your skills and experience. For candidates with at least 15 years of relevant experience, the typical range is $120,000 - $135,000. In addition, we reward both individual and team achievements with performance-based bonuses at the Reporting Center level.

Work Authorization: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or transfer. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer-sponsored visa support now or in the future.

KPFF Consulting Engineers participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

KPFF Consulting Engineers is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ethnicity, national origin, religion, marital status, sex/gender (including sexual orientation or gender identity), pregnancy, veteran status, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, or any other protected basis.