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Manager Accounting & Finance

CFS
Dayton, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 4/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/29/2026
Job Summary

The Manager of Finance & Accounting is responsible for overseeing the financial strategy, accounting operations, compliance, and tax functions for a construction-focused organization. This role provides leadership across financial planning & analysis (FP&A), sales and use tax, regulatory compliance, and core accounting activities, ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and data-driven decision-making. The ideal candidate brings deep construction industry knowledge, strong analytical capabilities, and the ability to partner closely with operations and executive leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

  • Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning processes
  • Develop and analyze project-level financial models, job cost forecasts, and margin analysis
  • Provide timely financial insights to executive leadership to support strategic decisions
  • Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), including backlog, cash flow, labor utilization, and profitability

Accounting & Financial Reporting

  • Oversee general ledger, month-end, and year-end close processes
  • Ensure accurate financial statements in accordance with GAAP
  • Review work-in-progress (WIP) schedules, percentage-of-completion accounting, and revenue recognition
  • Manage cash flow forecasting, AR/AP, and retainage tracking

Sales & Use Tax and Compliance

  • Oversee sales and use tax compliance, filings, and audits
  • Ensure compliance with construction-specific tax regulations, nexus rules, and exemptions
  • Manage licensing, bonding, insurance, and regulatory reporting requirements
  • Coordinate with external tax advisors and auditors as needed

Internal Controls & Risk Management

  • Establish and maintain strong internal controls and accounting policies
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, contracts, and regulatory requirements
  • Identify financial and operational risks and recommend mitigation strategies

Leadership & Cross-Functional Partnership

  • Lead, mentor, and develop accounting and finance staff
  • Partner closely with project management, operations, and executive teams
  • Support contract review, pricing decisions, and financial risk assessments
  • Drive process improvements, system enhancements, and automation initiatives

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or MBA preferred)
  • 8 years of progressive accounting and finance experience, with significant exposure to the construction industry
  • Strong knowledge of construction accounting, WIP, job costing, and revenue recognition
  • Hands-on experience with FP&A, budgeting, and forecasting
  • Expertise in sales and use tax compliance, preferably in multi-state environments
  • Proven leadership experience managing teams and cross-functional initiatives

Preferred Skills & Competencies

  • Experience with construction ERP systems (e.g., Viewpoint, Sage, Procore, Spectrum)
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
  • Ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights
  • High attention to detail with a strategic, big-picture mindset
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, project-driven environment

Why Join Us

  • Opportunity to lead and shape the finance function within a growing construction organization
  • High-visibility role with direct impact on company performance and strategy
  • Collaborative culture with strong executive partnership
  • Competitive compensation and benefits package

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Salary : $100,000 - $150,000

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