Accounting Manager

Job Title: Accounting Manager

Department: Finance & Accounting
Reports To: Director of Finance
Location: Hybrid

Position Summary

The Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day accounting, ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with regulatory and contractual requirements, and effective cost control across multiple construction projects. This role manages the accounting team, supports project teams with financial insights, and plays a key role in budgeting, forecasting, and month-end close.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management & Reporting

• Oversee general ledger, month-end and year-end close processes
• Prepare and review monthly financial statements and variance analysis
• Own WIP and job costing, including reviewing project margins and financial performance
• Construction revenue recognition
• Consolidate monthly financials for multi entity structure
• Maintain balance sheet reconciliations and support schedules
• Host monthly operational finance meetings with stakeholders
• Assist with annual budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections

Compliance & Controls

• Ensure compliance with GAAP, company policies, and applicable regulations
• Support internal and external audits; coordinate with auditors and tax advisors
• Maintain and improve internal controls and accounting procedures

Accounts Payable Oversight

• Supervise AP functions, including approval workflow and credit card processing

Leadership & Process Improvement

• Lead corporate accounting and accounts payable team
• Manage, mentor, and develop accounting staff
• Drive process improvements, system enhancements, and automation
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Project Management, and Executive Leadership
• Support ERP/accounting system implementation or optimization

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (required)
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 2+ years in a supervisory role
• Construction or utility construction industry experience strongly preferred; including WIP accounting, job costing, and construction financial reporting

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of construction accounting, job costing, and WIP
• Advanced proficiency in Excel
• Solid understanding of GAAP and financial controls

Soft Skills

• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, project-driven environment
• Collaborative, proactive problem solver