About the Company: 

Our client, Serenity Financial Services, is more than accountants—they are dedicated financial partners. Since 2014, their team has provided personalized bookkeeping, accounting, taxation, and wealth management services to help business owners transition from entrepreneurs to confident CEOs. They focus on simplifying financial processes so their clients can focus on growing their businesses.

Position Overview:

We’re searching for a Senior CPA / Department Lead who will manage two key departments and help shape the operational engine of the firm. This role is vital to ensuring efficiency, compliance, and alignment with organizational goals.

The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker who thrives in a fast-paced environment and knows how to lead with both structure and heart. You should be just as comfortable making decisions independently as you are coaching a team toward excellence.

Office Location: Seattle, WA

Compensation: $25-$35 hourly

Position Type: Full Time, 1099

Reports To and Collaborates With: The CEO

Start Date: TBD

 Key Responsibilities:

• Manage daily operations of two internal departments

• Supervise and mentor staff, promoting ownership and accountability

• Identify performance gaps and implement streamlined solutions

• Optimize internal systems, SOPs, and workflows

• Bridge communication between teams and leadership

• Drive performance through coaching and real-time support

• Cultivate a culture of creativity, collaboration, and clarity

What You Bring:

Licensing & Technical Requirements

• Active CPA license (State Board Certified)

• Proficient in tax accounting (individual and small business)

• 7+ years of public accounting experience (not just internal/corporate)

• Expert in QuickBooks Online & Desktop (ProAdvisor certified)

• Familiarity with TaxDome and Drake Software

• Strong knowledge of reconciliation, chart of accounts, and form prep

• Experience with nonprofit and for-profit structures

 Leadership & Operational Strength

• 5+ years in operations, admin support, or departmental leadership

• Proven track record of managing and developing high-performing teams

• Sharp analytical and problem-solving skills with a solutions-first mindset

• Excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills

• Comfortable working autonomously and making strategic decisions

• Passion for building efficient, people-friendly systems

This is a long-term opportunity to grow with a mission-driven firm that values transparency, autonomy, and high-quality client service. If you're excited to bring structure and clarity to a growing team — we’d love to hear from you.

Serenity Financial Services is dedicated to equal employment opportunities in every term, condition, and privilege of employment. Serenity Financial Services prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, sex, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, gender or gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by state and/or local law.

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