Accounting Manager

Company Description Chesapeake Homes is an award-winning residential builder founded in 1991, with nearly 20 communities across South Carolina, North Carolina, and Coastal Virginia. The company focuses on high-quality, affordable, and environmentally conscious homes, offering a wide range of townhomes and single-family homes to fit diverse lifestyles and budgets. Strong partnerships with brand-name vendors allow Chesapeake Homes to deliver premium features at competitive prices while maintaining the attention to detail of a local builder. Its energy-efficient homes are backed by ecHome and ecoSelect processes, and supported by state-of-the-art design galleries that help buyers personalize their homes. Chesapeake Homes is also deeply committed to community involvement and supports those who serve through initiatives like its Hometown Heroes program.

Job SummaryThe Accounting Manager is responsible for leading the day-to-day accounting operations of Chesapeake Homes while ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reporting. This position plays a critical leadership role within the Accounting & Finance department by overseeing the month-end close process, maintaining balance sheet integrity, supervising the accounting team, and partnering with the Controller to support strategic financial initiatives.The Accounting Manager is a hands-on leader who drives accountability, develops team members, improves processes, and ensures strong internal controls while supporting a growing, multi-division residential homebuilder.Why this job is unique

• Highly visible leadership role with direct impact on the financial success of the organization
• Opportunity to lead and develop a high-performing accounting team
• Partner with executive leadership and operational departments to drive business decisions
• Play a key role in process improvements, automation, and scalable financial reporting
• Join a growing company where your ideas and leadership make a meaningful difference

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead with a "People First" mindset by fostering a culture of teamwork, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Model Chesapeake Homes' core values in every interaction with employees, business partners, and leadership.
• Lead and coordinate the monthly financial close process to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Prepare and review monthly financial statements, balance sheet reconciliations, cash flow reporting, profitability reporting, and supporting schedules.
• Ensure the integrity of the general ledger and maintain complete, accurate supporting documentation for all balance sheet accounts.
• Oversee job costing, work-in-progress reporting, cost allocations, profitability analysis, and financial reporting across multiple divisions.
• Support the annual budgeting process, financial forecasting, variance analysis, and strategic financial modeling.
• Supervise the Accounts Payable function, review accounting transactions, and maintain strong internal controls and compliance with company policies.
• Assist with annual audits, tax reporting, 1099 preparation, and other regulatory reporting requirements.
• Develop, coach, and mentor Staff Accountants and the Accounts Payable Specialist through regular one-on-one meetings, performance coaching, and professional development.
• Manage departmental workflow, prioritize deadlines, and ensure timely completion of all accounting responsibilities.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, streamline workflows, enhance reporting capabilities, and leverage automation throughout the accounting function.
• Partner closely with Purchasing, Sales, Production, Operations, and executive leadership to improve financial visibility and support informed business decisions.
• Support special projects and strategic initiatives as assigned by the Controller and Vice President of Finance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• CPA or CMA designation preferred.
• Five or more years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership or supervisory responsibilities.
• Experience within residential homebuilding, construction, land development, or real estate development strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls.
• Experience managing month-end close processes and producing accurate financial statements.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects, meet deadlines, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with experience coaching, mentoring, and developing team members.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with ERP/accounting software; experience with homebuilding software is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate financial information to all levels of the organization.

Job TypeFull-timeBenefits

• 401(k)
• Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays
• Access to Dental, Health and Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance

ScheduleMonday – FridayAdditional hours as needed during month-end close, year-end, audits, and other business deadlines.PayCompetitive salary based on experience.Work LocationIn person – Chesapeake Homes Corporate Office, Virginia Beach, VA.