Accounting Manager

Henkels & McCoy, Inc. (H&M) is a leading utility construction firm providing critical infrastructure for the power, oil & gas pipeline, telecommunications, and gas distribution markets throughout North America. Founded in 1923, the firm adapts a century of experience to the dynamic infrastructure needs of today. H&M leverages the collective strength of its diverse disciplines to create seamless integrations between projects, clients, team members, and communities. The company has been recognized with an E. I. DuPont Safety Excellence Award.

H&M is a purpose-driven company. Our core values guide our strategy, performance, and culture. We believe in maintaining an environment where team members can make an impact, grow, and thrive. A place where they find meaning and purpose in doing the important work of ensuring communities have the vital energy, light, and communications to prosper. Our culture is inclusive and welcoming. Our teams are empowered with abundant training, tools, and opportunities to follow their curiosity and ambitions. Everyone has an equal chance to advance. Everyone is supported, respected, and challenged to be their best. We’re always looking for talented and dedicated people to join us and love where they work.

Henkels & McCoy is a proud subsidiary of MasTec (NYSE: MTZ), a Fortune 500 Company ranked by Engineering News-Record as one of the leading contractors in the country. H&M is part of the MasTec Power Delivery segment. We are certified as a minority-controlled company by the National Minority Suppliers Development Council (NMSDC). Our rich diversity of people and ideas makes us a stronger, more innovative organization.

We are seeking an experienced, motivated and detail-oriented Accounting Manager to oversee the Accounting operations of Henkels & McCoy, a MasTec company. The Accounting Manager will be responsible for managing the day-to-day accounting functions, including general ledger management, financial reporting, SOX Compliance as well as project cost tracking and job profitability. This role plays a critical part in ensuring compliance with GAAP and supporting strategic business decisions by working with cross functional departments. This role will report directly to the Corporate Controller and will play a crucial role in helping drive process improvements and efficiencies across the organization’s accounting functions.

• Lead, manage, and oversee the accounting team, including, but not limited to, G/L Accounting, Project Accounting, Fixed Assets and Consolidation.
• Be a key resource for Accounts Payable, Billing, AP and SOX compliance.
• Document and maintain business processes and accounting policies and procedures to strengthen and maintain an effective internal control environment and integrity of the books and records
• Play a key role in helping reduce the time commitment and oversee the financial accounting close process, including revenue, cost of revenue, operating expenses and balance sheet accounts, in an accurate manner
• Oversee reconciliation and review of financial accounts, ensuring timely completion and close out of reconciling items
• Assist in managing audits (internal and external) inquiries and relationships, and ensure timely and adequate responses are provided
• Maintain compliance with government and organizational reporting requirements
• Partner closely with FP&A to support data needs and analysis, including executive level reporting for performance monitoring
• Provide consistent and reliable data for ongoing forecasting and planning, including P&L and cash flow
• Perform ad hoc analysis to understand variances in financial and operational drivers
• Identify financial and operational opportunities and work across functions to drive improvement
• Help drive business transformation efforts in conjunction with strategic priorities – ERP implementation, acquisition integration, restructuring
• Build/maintain relationships with Segment/Corporate teams, internal and external auditors, key financial vendors, and customers
• Actively manage, mentor and coach team members; inspire and encourage continued growth and development

• BS in Finance or Accounting: MBA, MS and/or CPA preferred
• Public accounting experience preferred
• Construction accounting experience preferred but not required
• Strong technical knowledge of GAAP, accounting processes, internal controls, and accounting/ERP systems
• 5 years of progressive accounting leadership experience, with a minimum of 2 years serving in a supervisory role
• Ability to accurately and efficiently close books, report timely results and explain variances
• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to communicate vision and gain alignment with senior leaders
• Ability to influence, adapt and lead through change and ambiguity in a dynamic growth environment
• Problem solver adept at envisioning, implementing and building consensus around optimal solutions
• Highly organized and detail oriented; able to effectively prioritize and manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously; excellent project management and time management skills, with a focus on delivering results on time, on budget, and on goal
• Experience with ERP integrations and/or enhancements; JDE or Oracle preferred
• Ability to inspire/lead change; track record of building strong teams

Preferred Skills and Competencies:

• Experience with a SOX compliant public company environment
• Consolidation software experience, preferably HFM.
• ERP and other system implementation experience (JDE and Oracle Fusion preferred).
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

• Collaborate (Plan & Align, Influence) – Build partnerships & work collaboratively w/others to meet shared objectives
• Customer Focus – Build strong customer relationships & deliver customer-centric solutions
• Instill Trust (& Exhibit Courage) – Gain the confidence & trust of others through honesty, integrity & authenticity
• Build Effective Teams – Build strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills & perspectives to achieve goals
• Drive Engagement – Create a climate where people are motivated to do their best & help the org achieve objectives
• Manage Conflict – Handle conflict effectively, with minimum noise
• Action Oriented – Take on new opportunities & tough challenges w/a sense of urgency, high energy & enthusiasm
• Drive Results – Consistently achieve results, even under tough circumstances
• Ensure Accountability – Holding self & others accountable to meet commitments