Title:                                  Financial Reporting Manager

Department:                   Accounting

Reports to:                      Assistant Controller

Supervises:                      Accounting Analysts

Works closely with:       Accounting Team – All Levels, Senior Leadership, Operations, Finance, Project Controls, Tax, External Auditors

FLSA Status:                    Exempt

Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly technical and execution-oriented Financial Reporting Manager to support a complex, project-based construction environment and rigorous reporting and compliance standards. This role will be responsible for maintaining the integrity of the general ledger, overseeing accounting close activities, financial reporting, and ensuring strict adherence to U.S. GAAP and internal control requirements.

Reporting to the Assistant Controller, this individual will play a critical role in supporting financial reporting, audit readiness, and the continued build-out of a scalable, well-controlled accounting infrastructure aligned with rigorous reporting and compliance standards.

Key Responsibilities:

1. General Ledger (GL) Accounting:

• Own and execute a disciplined monthly close process, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of all financial data
• Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, and account analyses with a high standard of precision
• Maintain integrity of the general ledger, including complex areas such as intercompany, accruals, and reserves
• Identify and proactively resolve accounting issues, discrepancies, and control gaps

1. Construction Accounting & Percentage-of-Completion (POC):

• Oversee job cost tracking, work-in-progress (WIP) reporting, and progress billings.
• Ensure proper application of POC accounting for long-term contracts, including revenue recognition, cost allocation, and milestone tracking.
• Partner with project managers to analyze project budgets, cost forecasts, and profitability.
• Monitor change orders and ensure compliance with contractual billing terms and revenue recognition policies.

1. Financial Reporting & Compliance:

• Support preparation of financial statements in compliance with U.S. GAAP reporting requirements (annual and quarterly requirements, footnote disclosures)
• Assist in building and maintaining a financial reporting framework, including disclosure support schedules
• Partner with external auditors, including preparation of audit schedules, responding to technical accounting inquiries, and supporting increasingly rigorous audit and reporting requirement
• Support internal controls efforts, including documentation, implementation, and execution of key controls
• Ensure adherence to internal policies, regulatory requirements, and evolving compliance standards

1. Financial Analysis & Decision Support:

• Provide financial analysis, variance reporting, and insights to support management decision-making.

• Support forecasting, budgeting, and project-level profitability analysis
• Act as a business partner to operations, helping drive financial discipline at the project level
• Identify risks and opportunities impacting margin, cash flow, and financial performance

1. Process Improvement & Team Collaboration:

• Identify and implement process improvements to support scale, efficiency, and auditability
• Drive standardization of accounting processes across projects and entities
• Support ERP optimization and system enhancements (Vista Viewpoint or similar)
• Contribute to building a best-in-class accounting function capable of supporting a well-controlled accounting environment aligned with best-in-class reporting and compliance standards

1. Team Leadership & Development

• Supervise and develop accounting staff, ensuring high-quality output and accountability
• Establish clear expectations around accuracy, timeliness, and ownership
• Foster a culture of discipline, continuous improvement, and operational excellence

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA required.
• 7–10 years of progressive accounting experience, including meaningful experience in construction accounting and percentage-of-completion (POC)
• Proficiency in GAAP and experience with ERP systems (e.g., Vista Viewpoint or similar).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across departments.
• Demonstrated ability to operate in a high-accountability, deadline-driven environment with exposure to audit and reporting requirements

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Prior experience in an EPC, construction, or project-based environment
• Exposure to SOX controls and Financial Reporting requirements
• Experience with Vista Viewpoint or similar ERP systems
• Advanced Excel skills and ability to work with large, complex datasets

Performance Expectations & Accountability

This role operates in a high-accountability environment with expectations aligned to a high standard. Success in this role will be measured by the following:

• Accuracy & Ownership:
  Deliver consistently accurate financial information with minimal rework. Own outputs end-to-end, with a zero-surprise mindset and strong attention to detail.

• Close Discipline & Timeliness:
  Execute a disciplined and efficient close process, meeting all deadlines without exception. Ensure all reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting schedules are complete, reviewed, and audit-ready.

• Audit & Compliance Readiness:
  Maintain documentation and support schedules at a standard suitable for external auditors operating under PCAOB standards. Be prepared to support audits and respond to inquiries with clarity, accuracy, and confidence.

• Technical Competence:
  Demonstrate strong command of U.S. GAAP, revenue recognition (ASC 606), and construction accounting. Apply accounting guidance correctly and consistently across complex transactions.

• Project-Level Financial Integrity:
  Ensure accuracy and discipline in job cost, WIP, and margin reporting. Partner effectively with operations to validate financial performance and proactively identify risks.

• Internal Controls:
  Support the development and execution of internal controls. Ensure processes are documented, repeatable, and defensible in a rigorous reporting and compliance environment.

• Proactive Problem Solving:
  Identify issues early, assess root causes, and implement solutions. Escalate appropriately with recommended actions, not just problems.

• Cross-Functional Leadership:
  Work effectively with FP&A, Project Controls, Operations, and Tax to ensure alignment and resolve issues at the source.

• Process Improvement & Scalability:
  Continuously improve processes to support growth and increasing complexity. Drive automation, standardization, and efficiency without sacrificing control.