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Learn more at www.kpff.com.\n The Assistant Controller is a senior member of the Accounting and Shared Services team, partnering closely with the Controller and VP of Finance to support accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, regulatory compliance, and efficient accounting operations.\nThis role provides hands-on oversight of general ledger activity, reconciliations, tax compliance, audits, and financial reporting while reviewing work prepared by others and providing technical guidance across the accounting team.\nThe Assistant Controller will also help streamline manual processes and expand the team’s capacity as KPFF continues to grow and navigate increasing financial and regulatory complexity.\nKey Responsibilities\nFinancial Reporting & Accounting Operations\nSupport and provide oversight for monthly and fiscal year-end close processes, including reviewing journal entries, general ledger reconciliations, and supporting schedules for accuracy, completeness, and GAAP compliance.\nReview the work of accounting team members, resolve complex or unusual items, and ensure issues are addressed before financial information is finalized.\nReview journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements for accuracy and GAAP compliance.\nAnalyze financial results, investigate unusual variances, and communicate key findings to leadership.\nMaintain general ledger integrity and provide oversight for complex accounting areas, including leases across KPFF’s multi-location portfolio, fixed assets, accruals, prepaids, and intercompany activity.\nPartner with Finance and operational leaders on budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting.\nCompliance, Controls & Audit\nMaintain and strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and supporting documentation.\nCoordinate and support recurring financial and indirect cost rate audits, including reviewing documentation, managing time-sensitive requests, responding to auditor questions, and helping resolve findings.\nSupport state, local, and project-specific audits that may arise throughout the year.\nResearch and implement new accounting standards and reporting requirements.\nOversee and review federal, state, and local tax compliance activities across KPFF’s multi-location operations, including business, use, personal property, and other applicable taxes.\nCoordinate with external tax advisors, prepare and review supporting documentation, monitor filing requirements and deadlines, and stay current on regulatory changes affecting KPFF’s locations and operations.\nSupport compliance activities associated with operations in Canada, U.S. territories, and other jurisdictions as the firm’s geographic footprint evolves.\nLeadership, Collaboration & Process Improvement\nProvide technical guidance, education, and mentorship to accounting team members and Project Cost Accountants across the organization.\nServe as an escalation point for complex accounting questions and close-related issues.\nPromote consistent accounting practices, documentation, and knowledge sharing across KPFF’s decentralized organization.\nPartner across Accounting, Finance, Payroll, Benefits, and Data on shared priorities and organizational initiatives.\nIdentify opportunities to streamline manual accounting and tax processes through improved workflows, Excel-based tools, third-party software, or other technology solutions.\n Required Qualifications\nBachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.\nTypically 10 or more years of progressive accounting experience, including meaningful responsibility for general ledger accounting, financial reporting, close processes, audits, and tax compliance.\nExperience reviewing accounting work and providing technical guidance to other team members. Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and the ability to explain technical accounting concepts clearly to different audiences.\nExperience supporting a complex, multi-location organization with tax, lease, and reporting requirements across multiple jurisdictions.\nProficiency with Excel, ERP or accounting systems, and financial reporting tools.\nExperience improving accounting processes, controls, documentation, or systems.\nStrong organizational skills and the ability to manage recurring deadlines, audit requests, and competing priorities.\nPreferred Qualifications\nCPA or substantial equivalent technical accounting and audit experience.\nExperience supporting financial audits, indirect cost rate audits, government contracting, or federally funded project work.\nExperience with multistate tax compliance, including business, use, or personal property taxes.\nExperience in AEC, professional services, project-based accounting, or another similarly complex environment.\nExperience evaluating or implementing accounting automation, third-party tax tools, or process improvements.\n Physical Demands and Work Environment:\nDuties are typically performed in a normal office environment while sitting at a desk.\nAbility to actively engage with a computer for several hours per day and communicate over the telephone or virtual meeting platforms.\nMay occasionally need to lift items up to 15 lbs.\nWork in downtown Seattle office 5 days/week, with flexible work hours between 7 am and 5 pm\nCulture and Benefits:\nAt KPFF, we're not just coworkers; we're a vibrant community fueled by collaborative creativity, offering you the stage to leave a lasting mark through:\nImpact: Your work elevates the employee experience and ensures scalable, compliant operations.\nAutonomy + Support: Enjoy independence within a stable environment and collaborative team.\nGrowth: Experience learning opportunities and the freedom to engineer better processes and solutions.\nCommunity: Be part of a purpose-driven firm that invests in people and the communities we serve.\nBenefits:\nWe are passionate about supporting our employees through flexible and comprehensive Benefits:\n401(k) retirement savings plan with employer contribution \nMedical insurance\nDental insurance\nVision insurance\nHealth Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution\nHealthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)\nLife insurance\nKPFF Paid Family Leave \nShort-term and Long-term disability insurance\nPaid Holidays (including two Floating Holidays)\nPaid Time Off (vacation, sick, jury duty)\nSubsidized ORCA bus/transit pass\nCompensation:\nThe base salary for this role is competitive and will be determined based on the candidate's experience, education, and skills. 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