What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Manager position at Colliers Engineering & Design?
Overview
We’re not your average corporate accounting team. At Colliers Engineering & Design, we move fast, make smart decisions, and never lose sight of the people behind the numbers. We’re adapting, growing, and investing in the future—and we’re looking for a sharp, energetic Accounting Manager to help lead the charge.
The Accounting Manager serves within the Corporate Accounting department, working closely with Controller-ship to quarterback day-to-day financial operations. This position is responsible for managing aspects of month-end close, wrangling account reconciliations, training and mentoring a top-notch team, and keeping us US GAAP compliant.
If you are highly organized and detail oriented, able to effectively multi-task and possess a passion for improving processes, you’ll feel right at home. The ideal candidate will also have demonstrated progressive career development in the accounting field both as an individual contributor and people manager, with strong analytical capabilities, and a proven track record of driving efficiencies through systems, processes, and team development.
Responsibilities
What We Offer
At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That’s why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities.
This dedication begins with supporting a work life balance through a generous compensation package that includes: company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; a company-matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off that includes parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.
We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women’s Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.
Apply today to learn how you can join our team of professionals, so we can help you Accelerate Your Success!
We’re not your average corporate accounting team. At Colliers Engineering & Design, we move fast, make smart decisions, and never lose sight of the people behind the numbers. We’re adapting, growing, and investing in the future—and we’re looking for a sharp, energetic Accounting Manager to help lead the charge.
The Accounting Manager serves within the Corporate Accounting department, working closely with Controller-ship to quarterback day-to-day financial operations. This position is responsible for managing aspects of month-end close, wrangling account reconciliations, training and mentoring a top-notch team, and keeping us US GAAP compliant.
If you are highly organized and detail oriented, able to effectively multi-task and possess a passion for improving processes, you’ll feel right at home. The ideal candidate will also have demonstrated progressive career development in the accounting field both as an individual contributor and people manager, with strong analytical capabilities, and a proven track record of driving efficiencies through systems, processes, and team development.
Responsibilities
- Play a key role in the month-end and year-end close processes.
- Own GL maintenance, account reconciliations, accruals, and journal entries.
- Partner with Finance and other departments to ensure financial tell the full story by addressing and resolving accounting-related inquiries.
- Supervise a team of accountants - coach, support, and develop their growth.
- Analyze expense accounts, proactively identifying trends, discrepancies, and areas for cost optimization.
- Identify ways to automate, optimize, and improve financial operations.
- Coordinate with auditors and internal staff during financial statement and overhead audits.
- Support acquisition due diligence, data consolidation and integration activities, as needed.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance (CPA preferred).
- Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience within organizations generating $100 million or more in annual revenue required.
- At least 2 years of leadership and people management experience.
- BST or Deltek experience required.
- Solid understanding of US GAAP and sound internal controls.
- Tech-savvy-strong with Excel, ERP systems, BI analytics, workflow automation.
- Prior experience in the A/E/C industry highly preferred.
- FAR/CAS accounting experience preferred.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to explain accounting concepts to non-accountants.
- Demonstrated ability to lead with integrity, prioritize effectively, and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.
What We Offer
At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That’s why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities.
This dedication begins with supporting a work life balance through a generous compensation package that includes: company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; a company-matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off that includes parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.
We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women’s Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.
Apply today to learn how you can join our team of professionals, so we can help you Accelerate Your Success!
Salary : $97,000 - $145,000