Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager

Department: Finance

Reports To: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Position Summary:

The Accounting Manager plays a critical leadership role within the Finance Department, overseeing core accounting functions and ensuring accurate, timely financial reporting. This position supports the CFO in managing the company’s financial health, with a strong focus on job costing, project accounting, and compliance. The Accounting Manager will also supervise AR, AP, and Payroll staff, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and adherence to internal controls.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Financial Reporting & General Ledger Management

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Maintain the general ledger, ensuring accuracy and completeness of all entries.
• Oversee month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Reconcile key accounts, including bank accounts, intercompany accounts, and balance sheet schedules.
• Maintain fixed asset ledger.

2. Construction Accounting & Job Costing

• Monitor job cost activity and ensure accurate allocation of labor, materials, subcontractor costs, and overhead.
• Collaborate with project managers to review job cost reports, WIP schedules, and budget-to-actual variances.
• Assist in preparing WIP reports and supporting schedules.

3. Internal Controls & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls across AR, AP, and Payroll functions.
• Support external audits by preparing schedules and documentation.

4. Leadership & Team Oversight

• Supervise and mentor AR, AP, and Payroll staff.
• Provide training, performance feedback, and workflow guidance.
• Ensure timely completion of billing, collections, vendor payments, and payroll processing.

5. Cash Flow & Treasury Support

• Assist the CFO with cash flow forecasting and monitoring.
• Review weekly cash requirements and approve disbursements.
• Monitor collections and aging reports.

6. Systems & Process Improvement

• Support implementation and optimization of accounting and construction management systems.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve reporting accuracy.

Education & Experience

· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.

· 5–7 years of accounting experience, ideally in construction.

· Experience with materials inventory, fixed asset accounting, and payroll accounting.

· Experience supervising accounting and payroll staff preferred.

· Experience with Human Resource functions not required, but a plus.

Skills & Competencies

· Strong understanding of GAAP and construction accounting principles.

· Proficiency in MS Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

· Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., Quickbooks, Sage 300, Viewpoint, Foundation).

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

· Strong communication and leadership abilities.

· High attention to detail.

· Ability to manage multiple priorities.

Performance Indicators

· Accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting.

· Effective oversight of AR, AP, and Payroll functions.

· Strength of internal controls and audit readiness.

· Quality of job cost reporting.

· Team performance and development.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person