Accounting Manager

Thieneman Construction, Inc is seeking an Accounting Manager for our office in Westfield, Indiana. The successful candidate will collaborate with a variety of personnel to fulfill a range of responsibilities. By maintaining efficient systems, optimizing workflows, and fostering high-performing teams, the Accounting Manager plays a critical role in driving operational excellence and supporting the company’s growth.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaboration with the construction management team to support project accounting, including job costing, progress billing, and financial analysis, to align project performance with company goals.

• Responsible for the performance and maintenance of accounting records for a number of related entities.

• Work with construction Project Managers and others to appropriately capture, record, and present construction activity.

• Track and invoice construction draws and post receipts from the owner or management companies

• Conduct balance sheet reconciliations.

• Work with Fixed Asset depreciation software - data entry and monthly standard depreciation entry.

• Payroll Support / Benefits

  • Oversee the preparation of tax returns by in-house Payroll team.
  • Assist, Coach and Train in house payroll team as needed – this may include, but not limited to preparation of tax returns, quarterly and annual reporting, year-end benefit calculations and W2s.
  • Track/update payroll burden for Private/Federal Government and State.

• Monitor the financial operations of the company or assigned area to ensure compliance with budget.

• Recommend methods for improving procedures and systems to management.

• Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s in Accounting

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively under tight deadlines while adhering to reporting requirements of multiple lenders and capital partners – budget and track financial covenants.

• 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience

  • Experience within the Real Estate and Construction industry strongly preferred
  • Public Accounting experience ideal
  • Payroll experience a plus
    • HR Benefit Administration
    • Union Payroll a plus

• Certified Public Accountant strongly preferred.

• Proficient in GAAP construction accounting principles, including percentage-of-completion and job costing.

• Experience with construction accounting software systems a plus, especially Procore, Foundation or comparable ERP system.

• Experience with implementing efficiencies and process improvements across the accounting department and other disciplines through innovation and technology.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills: in person, email, phone.

• Fully proficient in Microsoft Excel

• Skilled at collaboration and influence (both within accounting as well as cross-functional teams).

• High level of integrity and ethics in handling confidential financial information

• Familiarity with budgeting processes and financial forecasting techniques

• Experience with account reconciliation procedures and general ledger management.

• Work Type: In office

• Benefits:

• 401(k)

• Dental insurance

• Health insurance

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Vision insurance