Director of Administration
Job ID: 25451
Job ID: 25451
Seattle, Washington
Onsite
$85000 - $120000
Accounting
Direct Hire
Seattle, Washington
Onsite
Direct Hire
Accounting
$85000 - $120000
Job Details
Director of Administration
Location: Seattle, WA (Downtown Onsite)
Salary Range: $85,000 – $120,000 (DOE)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Position Overview
Our client, a well-established and growing professional services firm, is seeking a Director of Administration to serve as a key operational and financial leader. This is a highly visible, hands-on role responsible for overseeing accounting and finance functions while also supporting HR and overall office operations.
The ideal candidate is a strong accounting and finance professional who also brings a “utility player” mindset – someone comfortable wearing multiple hats in a small to mid-sized firm environment. Experience in a professional services or law firm setting is highly preferred.
Key Responsibilities
Accounting & Finance (Primary Focus)
- Oversee all day-to-day accounting operations including GL, AP/AR, payroll, and month-end close
- Prepare monthly financial statements, reporting packages, and budget-to-actual analysis
- Lead budgeting and forecasting processes
- Manage cash flow, banking relationships, and financial controls
- Ensure compliance with tax filings, audits, and regulatory requirements
- Partner with external CPA/auditors
- Oversee office operations, vendor selection, and facilities management
- Support overall business operations and process improvements
- Act as a key liaison across departments to ensure operational efficiency
- Oversee HR functions including onboarding, personnel files, and employee relations
- Ensure compliance with employment laws and HR best practices
- Support performance review processes and general HR administration
- Serve as Secretary to the Board of Directors
- Prepare board materials and financial reports
- Partner with executive leadership on strategic and operational initiatives
Required
- 7+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, including Controller or senior-level responsibilities
- Strong technical accounting knowledge (GAAP)
- Experience managing or supporting HR and administrative functions
- Ability to operate effectively in a small or mid-sized organization
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Experience in a professional services, consulting, or law firm environment (Firm Administrator-type background highly desired)
- CPA or similar certification preferred
- Experience supporting executive leadership and/or board reporting
- Hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves leader
- Strong financial acumen with operational awareness
- Comfortable wearing multiple hats in a growing organization
- Professional, polished, and highly trustworthy
- Experience in environments where adaptability and initiative are critical
- Base salary: $85,000 – $120,000, depending on experience
- Benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, PTO, FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, and EAP
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