Accounting Manager

DCI Engineers – Seattle

Join DCI Engineers in our Seattle, WA office as an Accounting Manager and play a key leadership role within the Finance team. Reporting to the Director of Accounting, this role helps maintain financial accuracy and accountability by upholding sound internal controls, ensuring GAAP compliance, and delivering timely, trustworthy financial information. You will lead the month-end close process, partner closely with internal stakeholders to identify and mitigate financial risks, and help build the financial discipline and transparency that support sustainable growth.

What You’ll Do:

As an Accounting Manager, you will lead core accounting processes, support strong financial controls, and help guide the Finance team through key operational priorities: Perform general office reception duties

Financial Accounting & Month-End Close

• Manage a timely, GAAP-compliant month-end close process, targeting a hard close within 10 business days of month end with financial reporting delivered within 2 business days of hard close 
• Maintain a calendar month-end percent-of-completion (POC) revenue accrual process in accordance with ASC 606 within Deltek Vantagepoint. Collaborate with Project Managers, Billing Manager and the FP&A team on hours estimates and POC calculations to ensure accurate revenue recognition 
• Oversee month-end close reconciliations to ensure accuracy of financial records and supporting documentation 
• Achieve clean audit results with no material adjustments to the financial statements & EBITDA; partner with the external audit team to fulfill requests and manage the annual audit process 
• Partner with the external tax team to ensure timely and accurate local, state, and federal tax filings 
• Manage financial reporting and consolidations, transfer pricing, local tax compliance, statutory and regulatory compliance, treasury management, and internal controls for domestic and international entities 
• Oversee the annual 401(k) audit process 
• Maintain and document financial processes, policies, and related controls, including segregation of duties and appropriate authorization levels 
• Manage the Finance System Administrator and coordinate Deltek Vantagepoint accounting system administration, enhancements, and reporting to drive process efficiency and reporting accuracy 
• In partnership with the legal team, ensure maintenance of proper business licenses and filings in each operating state 
• Help coordinate the insurance renewal requests from our legal team and insurance broker process on a yearly basis 
• Stay current on accounting industry developments and legal/compliance updates 

Treasury & Cash Management

• Support the Director of Accounting in managing banking relationships, including monitoring financial covenant compliance, ensuring timely lender reporting, and maintaining detailed support for add-backs 
• Manage Accounts Receivable with timely application of cash receipts, check deposits, and resolution of unapplied amounts 
• Manage Accounts Payable by implementing and enforcing an approval process for invoices prior to payment authorization 
• Evaluate A/P module options within Deltek Vantagepoint to strengthen controls 
• Maximize cash flow by optimizing working capital through disciplined payables management 

Team & Talent Development

• Lead, coach, and mentor a team of accounting professionals, fostering a high-performing, metrics-driven, and service-oriented culture 
• Hire, retain, and develop A-player Finance professionals to support function and business growth 
• Evaluate direct reports and organizational structure for potential restructuring and/or top-grading opportunities 
• Assess immediate and longer-term headcount needs and make recommendations to the Director of Accounting 
• Hold the team accountable for goals and priorities; proactively identify and address underperformance 

Mergers & Acquisitions Support

• In partnership with the Director of Accounting, support rapid and thoughtful integration of acquired companies with minimal disruption to the business 
• Assist with financial due diligence for future acquisition pursuits 
• Develop plans to migrate and integrate acquired entities’ accounting into DCI’s standard monthly processes and systems 

What You Bring:

To succeed as an Accounting Manager, you should bring the following skills and experiences: 

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting 
• CPA preferred, but not required; minimum of 6-8 years of progressive accounting experience 
• Public accounting experience a plus 
• Advanced knowledge of ASC 606 (Revenue Recognition), with hands-on experience managing revenue recognition for professional services contracts 
• Demonstrated experience managing and developing a team of accounting professionals 
• Experience in service-based industries – engineering, consulting, legal, or similar preferred 
• Experience with Deltek Vantagepoint strongly preferred 
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting 
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems, including experience with ERP platforms and financial reporting tools 
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interface effectively with leadership, cross-functional teams, and external parties 
• Comfortable managing both detailed day-to-day accounting activities and higher-level process improvement, strategic initiatives, and leadership responsibilities 
• Flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced, high-growth, entrepreneurial environment 
• Ability to work in-office five days per week in our Seattle office.

Why DCI Engineers

At DCI Engineers, you’ll find more than just a job – you’ll join a team that values collaboration, innovation, and a lifestyle you crave. With 20+ offices across the United States and 35+ years of experience, we’ve built a firm that challenges employees to step outside the box, provide creative solutions, and deliver exceptional value to projects.

We foster a supportive and entrepreneurial culture, where mentorship, professional growth, and work/life balance are a priority. Your time outside of work fuels your productivity, creativity, and professional development, and we encourage our employees to pursue it.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary + bonus opportunities
• Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Tax-advantaged savings account options
• Company-paid Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Life, AD&D, and supplemental coverage
• 401(k) with annual company contribution
• 8 paid holidays (including 1 floating holiday)
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Paid parental leave
• Commuter benefits (where available)
• Health & Fitness Program
• Cell phone benefit
• Seminar and licensing reimbursements