Senior Manager, Finance

WHO WE ARE: 

Teague is an independent design consultancy that combines technology expertise with a deep understanding of human behavior to design what’s next for companies in automotive, commercial aviation, smart cities and infrastructure, advanced mobility, technology, space, and defense. On any given day, you might be prototyping a new space station, designing cutting-edge technology, or traveling around the world conducting research. We are approaching our one-hundred-year anniversary and are proudly employee-owned. Our culture fosters collaboration, accountability, and stability because when we succeed, we all win. Come be a part of something bigger than just a job, build your career with an employee-owned company that invests in you! 

ABOUT THE ROLE:  

A Senior Finance Manager at Teague owns the numbers and helps leaders understand what they mean. This role sits at the intersection of accounting and FP&A, providing broad exposure and real ownership across the financial foundation of the business. You’ll be accountable for accurate, timely financial reporting while also leading budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning that support smart, informed decision-making. 

In this role, you’ll partner closely with senior leaders to translate financial results into clear insights, assess trade-offs and risks, and align financial strategy with organizational goals. You’ll oversee core accounting operations, build and maintain financial models, and develop reporting, KPIs, and dashboards that bring clarity to complex information. As a steward of Teague’s financial resources, you’ll also continuously improve processes, systems, and controls as the company grows. 

TRAVEL EXPECTATIONS:  

While this role does not have a formal on-site requirement, we value in-person collaboration and encourage flexibility to work from our Seattle office on an ad-hoc basis, particularly alongside your manager, to build strong partnerships and maximize shared working time with leaders. 

WHO YOU ARE:  

You are a finance leader who brings both rigor and approachability to your work. You have a strong ability to communicate financial information clearly and confidently, translating numbers into insights that resonate with a wide range of audiences. You’re comfortable partnering directly with leaders across the organization, especially Directors and Managers who own budgets, and you enjoy helping them understand forecasts, trade-offs, and financial implications so they can make informed decisions. 

You thrive in a collaborative, creative environment and understand that finance is most effective when it’s embedded in the business, not operating behind the scenes. Experience in design, consulting, or other project-based professional services environments is a plus, as you’re able to “speak the language” of creatives and balance financial discipline with flexibility and curiosity. You’re not a traditionally rigid finance professional; instead, you bring strong judgment, adaptability, and a partnership mindset to your work. 

You’re a hands-on leader who values trust and visibility, working closely with budget holders to oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning. You build strong relationships, ask thoughtful questions, and bring clarity to complexity—making finance an accessible, trusted, and value-driving function across the organization. 

WHAT YOU’LL DO: 

OWNING 

• Accountable for accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting in accordance with GAAP. 

• Own the company’s budgeting and forecasting processes, including annual budgets, reforecasts, and long-range financial models. 

• Acts as a steward of Teague’s financial resources and long-term value. 

• Own the design and effectiveness of finance and accounting processes, systems, and internal controls. 

• Lead financial systems implementations and enhancements, including ERP, planning, and reporting tools. 

• Navigate complexity, competing priorities, and tight timelines with resilience and follow-through. 

• Model ethical judgment, confidentiality, and reliability, building trust across the organization.  

THINKING 

• Translate financial results into clear insights, trends, and implications for decision-making. 

• Partner with senior leaders to align financial strategy with organizational objectives. 

• Apply strong financial judgment to assess trade-offs, risks, and opportunities. 

• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, scalability, and data quality across finance and accounting. 

DOING 

• Oversee all accounting activities, including month-end and year-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements. 

• Analyze variances between actuals, budget, and forecast, and clearly communicate drivers and implications. 

• Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting packages with clear narratives and actionable insights. 

• Build and maintain short- and long-term financial models incorporating business drivers and operational assumptions. 

• Develop KPIs, dashboards, and reporting tools to support leadership decision-making. 

• Provide ad hoc financial analysis to support executive, operational, and strategic needs. 

• Manage, mentor, and develop members of the finance and accounting team. 

• Set clear expectations, provide coaching and feedback, and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. 

• Serve as a hands-on leader who can operate at both a strategic and detailed level. 

WHAT YOU BRING: 

• 8-10+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience, with increasing scope and responsibility. 

• 3-5+ years of people management experience, including coaching and developing team members. 

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field required.  

• CPA or MBA preferred, or equivalent experience in a complex finance environment. 

• Advanced Excel skills, including financial modeling and analysis. 

• Experience in professional services or project-based environments strongly preferred. 

• Experience using NetSuite or comparable ERP systems preferred. 

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and financial systems, with the ability to leverage technology to improve efficiency and reporting. 

• Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively in a dynamic environment. 

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to communicate with senior leaders. 

The salary range for this job in most US geographic locations is $155,000 - $175,000 annually.