What are the responsibilities and job description for the Regional Accounting Manager position at Kimley-Horn?
Overview
Kimley-Horn — a national consulting, engineering, and planning firm — is seeking a Regional Accounting Manager in our Philadelphia City Center office. This highly visible position will be a key member of the Accounting and Finance team and will report directly to the Regional Business Manager and frequently interact with the engineering and planning staff, the regional leadership team, and the corporate staff.
Responsibilities
The Regional Accounting Manager will provide hands-on oversight of project cost accounting, revenue recognition, and project profitability analysis. They will also provide invoicing, collections, and expense management, along with monthly reconciliations and reporting for the region. This position will help to supervise a staff of approximately ten project accountants and accounting assistants, and will be responsible for hiring, training, and mentoring the staff to develop them for future growth within a rapidly expanding firm. The Regional Accounting Manager will work with the Regional Business Manager and other staff to assist the region in achieving its monthly/annual financial performance goals, through a combination of analysis and a proactive, hands-on partnership with the Practice and project accounting staff. Building strong relationships will be key to achieving success in this position, as the individual will partner with project managers at all levels to provide guidance and support
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in business related field - accounting or finance preferred• At least 10 years’ accounting experience including project or job cost accounting experience - industry experience preferred• Supervisory experience leading and developing an accounting team• Significant technical experience and associated quality assurance with Accounting software/MIS systems• Demonstrated ability of ensuring quality related to the output and interactions of an accounting team• Proven track record of having had significant interaction with senior management, staff, and other internal and external parties, including the ability to partner well with others at all levels of the organization and form effective relationships• Possess strong oral and written communication skills• Be a confident self-starter who pays close attention to detail while working in an engaging, fast-paced environment• Excel expertise• Ability to travel as needed• Experience with Deltek Costpoint, IBM Cognos Reporting a plus
Why Kimley-Horn?
At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients and employees, are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it— that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 17 years!
Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn
- Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (you put in 4% -- we put in 8%) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
- Aggregate company contribution since 2015 has been 18%.
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
- Generous personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
- Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
- Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
- Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.