Overview

The Accounting Manager leads all financial administration and fiscal management of a business unit and communicates any potential profitability or risk to the business unit Controller, while overseeing Accounting staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the monthly close cycle and improve/enhance the current process
• Prepare complicated cost reports
• Review operational and construction budgets and analyze variances against budget and prior months’ costs at a high level
• Ensure that all financial transactions and reports are compliant with US GAAP and proper accounting for foreign currency transactions
• Ensure compliance with Internal Controls
• Audit and review contracts of all subcontractors
• Report to internal management and to the owner on financial updates
• Update, produce and analyze reports
• Manage the information flow from all systems to ensure accurate report production
• Manage monthly close cycle for several entities
• Assist the Controller
• Supervise staff and personally assume responsibility for the following tasks: Maintain trade contracts

Qualifications

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Leverage Business Insights – Understand and act on industry trends, local market and economic conditions and our business model to make decisions and create competitive advantage.
• Deploy a Strategic Mindset - Take a broad, global perspective when considering proactive solutions to long-term opportunities and risks that might develop in the future.
• Display Emotional Intelligence - Demonstrate the capacity to recognize feelings and patterns of behavior and those of others. Manage emotions effectively in ourselves and our relationships.
• Build High Performing Teams - Attract, select, develop, recognize, and retain talented individuals. Utilize motivation and discipline to maximize performance and impact on the organization.
• Drive Team Accountability - Determine priorities and delegate work; monitor and communicate progress. Establish measures to assess the impact, quality and timeliness of results; praise success and learn from mistakes.
• Coach and Develop Others - Provide feedback, instruction, and development guidance to help others excel in their current or future job responsibilities. Plan for and support development of individual skills and abilities.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

• BS in Accounting or Finance; advanced degree preferred
• 10 years of financial management experience, preferably in the field of construction
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Proficient in CMiC
• Working knowledge of Mexico taxation

Gilbane offers an excellent total compensation package which includes competitive health and welfare benefits and a generous profit-sharing/401k plan. We invest in our employees’ education and have built Gilbane University into a top training organization in the construction industry. Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.

Gilbane is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status.