Senior Accountant at Cascade Asset Management Company – Kirkland, Washington

Senior Accountant

Cascade Asset Management Company (Cascade) is proud to protect and grow capital in service of Bill Gates and the Gates Foundation Trust in support of their mission-related and philanthropic activities. Mr. Gates and the Foundation Trust are committed to creating a world where every person has the opportunity to live a healthy, productive life. Located in the Seattle area, Cascade applies its fundamental, long-horizon investment approach across asset classes and geographies, primarily through direct investing, as well as through a select group of funds and segregated accounts. Cascade offers the unique blend of being part of a team that manages a multi-billion-dollar portfolio while also working with professionals in a culture that values intellectual curiosity, collaboration, and respect.
The TeamOur 11-person Finance team is responsible for overseeing accounting operations for Cascade, maintaining accounting systems, executing and improving our financial processes and internal controls, supporting our investment professionals, and providing financial analysis and reporting.We pride ourselves on delivering stellar work to the organization while fostering an atmosphere of connection, belonging, and fun!We operate in a hybrid work environment, with three in-office and two remote workdays per week.
The PositionFinances accountants are a savvy bunch who handle the core accounting responsibilities at Cascade. You know your accounting principles and accounting processes end to end. You will own the accounting responsibilities for Cascades primary operating entity as well as other investment holding companies. Youll also oversee the importing and reconciliation of externally-produced financial information into Cascades accounting system, and then make your own impact by expanding the recent automated process to import annual budgets. Every day is a new challenge, and youre continually looking for ways to help our team become more efficient and effective. A team player at heart, you collaborate with our internal customers, advocate best practices, and pitch in where needed. You move fast while keeping your attention to detail, and you tap into your problem-solving skills to support our business objectives. Key Responsibilities

• Perform end-to-end accounting activities for Cascades main operating entity and several investment holding companies. This includes recording revenue and expense accruals, reviewing invoices for appropriate GL coding, and performing monthly general ledger closing activities
• Oversee all accounting activities related to the organizations capital expenditures, which includes corporate fixed assets as well as capital expenditures of several real estate investments. This involves recording the recurring accounting entries, maintaining the separate fixed-asset tracking system, and performing periodic account reconciliations
• Own the preparation and delivery of financial reporting to internal clients, such as variance reporting and capital expenditure budget/actual analyses, while also preparing comprehensive annual tax packages to support accurate and timely tax return filings
• Manage the reconciliation, preparation, and delivery of the quarterly spend report, a key financial deliverable that provides leadership with clear, actionable insights into Cascades expenditures, supporting strategic decision-making and accountability
• Elevate the quality and professionalism of financial reporting processes to ensure full GAAP compliance, driving increased accuracy, transparency, and strategic insight for internal and external stakeholders
• Prepare and submit various state and local tax filings (i.e., B&O, personal property, sales/use tax)
• Lead all aspects of Finances primary banking activities, such as reviewing and posting daily cash activity, and performing bank reconciliations
• Collect, import, and reconcile externally-managed accounting data for certain real estate investments into Cascades accounting system
• Identify and implement process changes that increase the effectiveness of Finances internal controls
• Perform limited backup support for AP/payment processing when the dedicated AP specialist is out

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in accounting is required; CPA or CPA-candidate a plus
• 5-8 years of relevant accounting experience
• Proficient knowledge of GAAP principles
• Very strong Excel skills
• Detail-oriented, organized, and a demonstrated commitment to quality/accuracy
• Intellectually curious and driven to be a problem-solver
• Pro-active, self-motivated, with ability to multi-task and work independently in a hybrid environment
• Adaptable and willing to take on new responsibilities, learn new skills, and support evolving team needs as they arise
• Superior interpersonal and communication skills
• Highest level of professionalism and integrity
• Familiarity with Yardi accounting system, CCH fixed asset software, and PowerBI a plus
• Knowledge or experience with the real estate or financial services industry a plus

What We OfferCascade is committed to paying employees equitably for substantially similar work. Base salary for this position will be determined during the interview process and will vary based on multiple reasons, including but not limited to relevant experience, knowledge, education, and degree to which a candidate meets the role requirements, current business needs, and market factors. A reasonable estimate of the current base salary range for this position will generally be between $95,000 to $115,000 per year, but the final salary offered may be outside this range based on these reasons and individual circumstances. Additionally, base salary is only part of the total compensation package as we believe that our employees are the reason for our success, and in recognition of their contributions, eligible employees may participate in a generous annual performance-based discretionary bonus program. Cascade proudly supports our employees and their families with a comprehensive fully paid benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, long-term disability insurance, and a generous employer match to 401(k) retirement savings contributions. Employees are also eligible for 18 days of paid vacation each year for the first four years of employment, eight paid holidays, up to three floating holidays per year, up to 14 days of sick leave, and a generous paid parental and family leave program. Our benefits also include several employee wellness programs and mental health resources, a charitable giving match, and reimbursement for fitness, daycare, and/or commuter expenses.
What We ValueCascade is deeply committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants seeking employment. All employment decisions are based on a candidates or employees capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, age, national origin, citizenship, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Questions regarding accommodation requests due to a disability should be directed to Human Resources.
Employment RequirementsUpon hire, you are required to present proof of your eligibility to legally work in the U.S.
$95,000 - $115,000 a year