Accounting Manager

A FirstCall Mechanical Company  

ACCOUNTING MANAGER 

Location: Austin, TX

WHO IS FIRSTCALL MECHANICAL?  

FirstCall Mechanical is a leading provider of commercial and industrial HVAC, building controls, electrical, and plumbing services. FirstCall serves a wide array of facility and customer types, including distribution centers, industrial plants, universities, airports, healthcare facilities, self-storage units, and more. With approximately 700 employees across Ohio, New York, Virginia, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, and Texas, FirstCall is committed to building durable partnerships. The company is actively expanding its operations nationwide and partnering with organizations that share its dedication to quality and customer satisfaction.  

FirstCall Mechanical not only partners with companies to nurture growth in the market but also provides equal focus on employee growth and development as well.  We believe when YOU succeed, we all succeed, so we strive to be the first call for talented team members who want a career, not just a job.  

BENEFITS OVERVIEW  

FirstCall Mechanical values our employees' well-being, growth, and success! Employees are offered a robust benefits package, including:   

• Competitive Weekly Pay  

• Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage - Medical, Dental, Vision, Free Telehealth More  

• Financial Resources - 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a 5% match, Life Insurance, Short & Long-Term Disability  

• Time-Off & Holidays - Up to 4 weeks of Paid Off, 9 Paid Holidays Veterans Day for Veterans  

• Career Growth & Development- Company-sponsored education and career advancement programs like the FirstCall Academy, the Learning & Education Assistance Program (LEAP), and the FirstCall Progression Program  

• Generous Referral Bonus of $2,500 per referral  

• Role-Specific Perks - Company vehicle or allowance, mobile phone or phone allowance, uniforms, and work boot and pants allowances  

POSITION OVERVIEW  

We are currently seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to join the fast-growing FirstCall Mechanical Team. The ideal candidate will have a can-do attitude and strong problem-solving skills, as well as a high level of customer service. 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES  

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger.
• Prepare and review financial statements, ensuring compliance with GAAP and company policies.
• Prepare financial reports for management, highlighting key performance metrics.
• Manage month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Supervise and mentor accounting staff, providing training and performance evaluations.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance team environment.
• Work closely with project managers to monitor job costs, profitability, and contract compliance.
• Ensure accurate billing, revenue recognition, and WIP (Work in Progress) reporting.
• Conduct profitability analysis for service contracts and projects.
• Develop and manage annual budgets and financial forecasts.
• Monitor budget variances and provide actionable insights to management.
• Monitor cash flow and manage accounts receivable collections effectively.
• Prepare cash flow projections.
• Other duties as assigned 

ACCOUNTABILITIES  

• Continual learning and development in the body of knowledge through FirstCall Academy, to ensure we set the bar for skill level in the industry 

• Elite level of customer service, to ensure we continue to be the FirstCall our customers make for their HVAC & Refrigeration needs 

ORGANIZATIONAL ALIGNMENT

This position reports directly to the local Controller.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• Minimum 5 years of relevant accounting and finance experience.
• Deep understanding of the financial close process, including the preparationof  journal entries, reconciliation schedules and financial statement package
• Experience in financial operations, including A/R, A/P, treasury, payroll and state and local tax compliance
• Great written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced computer skills and ability to quickly learn and adopt new software tools, experience with accounting software
• High degree of professionalism and strong sense of ownership and pride in your work
• Working knowledge of SAGE Intacct, a plus
• Background in trades environment: construction, electrical, HVAC, a plus
• CPA or desire to pursue CPA designation, a plus

BEHAVIORAL PROFILE

Strategic Skills 

Ability to learn new skills and knowledge. Ability to understand concepts and complexity comfortably.  Open to change and will try anything to find solutions.  Able to handle uncertainty and make decisions without knowing the whole story

Operating Skills

Ability to discern between tasks to determine how best to accomplish goals and organize task/people assignments to get results in a timely way. Ability to figure out processes and simplify them in order to maximize workflow.

Behavior Skills

Ability to manage people and situations when conflicts arise.  Ability to seize opportunities with the drive to complete goals. 

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Mental stamina for problem solving and prioritizing multiple tasks.

Personal and Interpersonal Skills

Ability to establish and grow relationships with customers through effective verbal and written communication.  Dedicated to the needs of the customers, manufacturers and peers and has the patience to actively listen to all business partners. Able to solve problems and skillfully negotiate with a minimum of noise while managing stress.  Demonstrates integrity and trust through appropriate directness and truthfulness.  Ability to understand personal strengths and weaknesses, seek feedback and improve upon shortcomings. 

Environmental Requirements

Hybrid work model available

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to operate the computer keyboard and telephone, reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.