Senior Director of Accounting

At Brighton Jones, we're not just looking for high performers—we're seeking outstanding collaborators who overachieve on curiosity and compassion. We offer the energy and opportunity of a high-growth organization, combined with the performance and vision of an industry leader. If you want to have an impact, we want to amplify it. 

Our mission goes beyond managing investments. We're changing the world through Wealth Alignment: helping our clients, teammates, and members of our global community align their time and money with their values and passions, empowering them to live more purposeful lives.  

This approach has fueled our growth, making us the largest RIA in the Pacific Northwest, with 18 national offices serving over 4,000 clients and managing over $26 billion in assets. Our 98% client retention rate reflects the fact that our growth has been intentional, sustainable, and 100% organic. 

At Brighton Jones, you'll be part of a culture that thinks big, cares deeply, and celebrates each other proudly. Our values—Commitment, Curiosity, Continuous Growth, Compassion, Collaboration, and Community—drive every decision we make. We foster this by building meaningful relationships, working hard while having fun, and giving back to our community through our Compassion in Action initiatives. 

We've won numerous Best Places to Work awards, but what truly sets us apart is our investment in your growth. Through programs like MESI Training, teammate-led Giving, Richer Life Partners, and a path to ownership for EVERY team member, we empower you to develop both personally and professionally.  

Join our #OneTeam of 300+ passionate individuals who bring a "How can I help?" attitude to their work every day. Together, we'll amplify our impact and help more people live richer lives. 

We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Senior Director of Accounting to join our team who will report into the CFO.  This role will play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity and compliance of all financial reporting and internal controls.  The Senior Director of Accounting will be a key advisor to executive leadership, overseeing a team of professionals and supporting strategic financial initiatives to drive the company’s continued growth. This position offers an excellent opportunity for an individual seeking meaningful work with incredible people looking to make an impact – in a company grounded with strong core values of Collaboration, Commitment, Curiosity, Compassion, Continuous Growth, and Community.

Take our Values in Action Self-Assessment to see how our values align! 

Your Role - Responsibilities

• Oversee technical accounting and corporate accounting functions
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing accounting team
• Lead and manage all accounting functions including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, tax and treasury
• Manage external financial reviews and audits; and interface with auditors and tax advisors
• Produce accurate, supportable, and timely financial reports in accordance with US GAAP 
• Drive automation and process improvements to enhance efficiency and scalability of the accounting function
• Partner with Financial Planning & Analysis to ensure accurate forecasting, budgeting and variance analysis

Your Role - Technical Accounting & Global Accounting Policies

• Develop and implement accounting policies, procedures and internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure accurate financial reporting
• Ensure material and significant transactions are evaluated based on US GAAP for the appropriate accounting treatments, prepare white papers to support and implement appropriate accounting policies to support treatment
• Responsible for setting the materiality policy and performing analysis to support materiality thresholds and proposed changes

Your Role - Corporate Accounting:

• Oversee monthly and quarterly close processes ensuring business adherence to due dates and compliance with US GAAP and company policies
• Responsible for execution and design of internal controls, especially financial statement controls
• Implementation and maintenance of accounting/financial software and systems to support the enterprise
• Responsible for Tax and Treasury matters
• Assist in due diligence and business development activities and help prepare materials for strategic transactions

Your Role - People Development

• Attract and retain talent by developing core competencies within each team member
• Define and communicate roles and responsibilities, and be a mentor to teammates
• Expand teams’ experiences by providing opportunities for cross-functional projects and other initiatives
• Manage performance based on company’s operating principles  
• Ensure the work environment is based on respect and high integrity, while also having fun and reinforcing the company’s values

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, or related field
• Certified Public Accountant
• 10+ years of progressive experience with accounting leadership; 5+ years in a Big 4 accounting firm with increasing responsibilities
• Experience in a company with at least $100M in annual revenues; private equity backed or high growth company experience a plus
• Ability to demonstrate technical knowledge and understanding of U.S. GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements and controls
• Strong attention to detail and dedication to accurate and high-quality work
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to problem-solve and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with merger and acquisitions preferred

Compensation:

• Annual Compensation: $225,000 - $275,000 per year.




• Benefits: Our benefits package includes, but is not limited to, health care benefits (medical/dental/vision), retirement benefits, paid time off (PTO), holiday flex-days, summer flex-days, company-paid holidays, parental leave, transportation benefits, unlimited volunteer time off, professional, and personal wellbeing stipend, and other fringe benefits.

Our Company

At Brighton Jones, we're building a future for wealth management that's about more than managing wealth. Our #OneTeam is united by a shared commitment to our mission, vision, and values. We believe that when you thrive, we thrive, which is why we've created an environment where every team member can genuinely love their work and feel supported by colleagues.

Diversity enriches our lives and our work. We're committed to fostering an inclusive culture where all members of the Brighton Jones family feel safe to express their unique identities and empowered to reach their full potential. This commitment is woven throughout our business and shapes how we hire, empower our teammates, create learning opportunities, and support our communities. 

At Brighton Jones, you'll have the freedom to be yourself and the support to be your best. If you're excited about redefining wealth management and making a positive impact, we want to meet you. We offer you competitive compensation, excellent (and unique!) benefits, and rewarding career opportunities—including a path to ownership for every teammate. 

In your application, tell us why you're eager to join our growing #OneTeam and how this opportunity aligns with your career objectives and personal values. 

What to Expect in the Hiring Process

1. Values in Action Self-Assessment - At Brighton Jones we don’t just talk about our values, we live by them! We’ve operationalized our values into observable behaviors and part of the application process includes completing a brief self-assessment on our Values in Action. 

2. Initial Interview - This 30-min chat with a recruiter or hiring manager gives us a chance to learn about your background and goals and share more about the role and company. 

3. Role Alignment - Next you’ll meet with the hiring manager and a peer (virtual or in-person) to dive deeper into the role, responsibilities, and your transferrable experiences. 

4. Full Loop - You’ll meet the team in two, back-to-back interviews with team members you’re likely to work with. During these conversations, we’ll be listening to examples of your technical skills as well as how core values show up in your experience. There may also be a writing sample, role play, hiring, or technical assessment depending on the position. 

5. Personal Reference Calls - In this final step in the hiring process, you will be asked to arrange 1-2 personal reference calls with past managers of our choosing. 

6. What’s Next - Interviewing is time-consuming and stressful, and we appreciate you taking the time to get to know us. Whatever the final decision, we’ll let you know our decision as quickly as we can. If this role isn’t a good fit, we invite you to stay connected and apply again. 

Brighton Jones provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or caste. In addition to federal law requirements, Brighton Jones complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has offices. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.