What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Manager position at The Waldinger Corporation?
Description
Accounting Manager – Construction Des Moines, IA | The Waldinger Corporation
The Waldinger Corporation is looking for an Accounting Manager – Construction to lead the accounting operations behind our construction business line. This isn't a back-office reporting role — you'll be embedded in the day-to-day financial engine of active construction projects: job costing, billings, payables, and working capital, all while mentoring a team and partnering directly with project and operations leadership.
If you love the operational side of accounting — tracking real project economics, catching issues before they become problems, and keeping cash flow healthy on complex jobs — this is your seat.
What You'll Own
Accounting Manager – Construction Des Moines, IA | The Waldinger Corporation
The Waldinger Corporation is looking for an Accounting Manager – Construction to lead the accounting operations behind our construction business line. This isn't a back-office reporting role — you'll be embedded in the day-to-day financial engine of active construction projects: job costing, billings, payables, and working capital, all while mentoring a team and partnering directly with project and operations leadership.
If you love the operational side of accounting — tracking real project economics, catching issues before they become problems, and keeping cash flow healthy on complex jobs — this is your seat.
What You'll Own
- Operational Accounting Leadership — Drive billing and accounts payable processing for the construction business line, ensuring job estimates, contracts, and change orders are entered accurately and on time.
- Month-End Ownership — Lead the monthly job closure process, partner with corporate on financial questions, and guide your team through department reviews.
- Forecasting & Planning — Own the monthly forecast process across assigned construction operating units, giving leadership a real-time read on project performance.
- Budget Partnership — Play a key role in the year-end budgeting cycle alongside senior leadership.
- Working Capital Management — Protect the financial health of every project: run credit checks on clients and prospects, monitor over/under billings, and help manage inventory carrying costs.
- Team Leadership — Supervise, coach, and grow a construction accounting team, building a strong bench for the future.
- 5–7 years of accounting experience (construction or project-based accounting a plus)
- Associate's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- A sharp eye for detail and comfort managing multiple active projects at once
- Willingness for occasional travel
- Real advancement — this role reports into a team with a clear path for growth at a stable, established company
- Continuing education and tuition reimbursement to keep building your expertise
- 401(k) with company match and profit-sharing
- Full health, dental, and vision coverage
- Paid holidays and paid vacation
- Health club reimbursement a wellness plan with lifestyle spending account
- Term, AD&D, and dependent life insurance
- Prepaid legal services