Accounting Manager - Operational Finance- Project

Division:
Turner Shared Services

Project Location(s):
Cincinnati, OH 45202 USA

Minimum Years

Experience:

5

Travel Involved: 0-10%

Job Type: Regular

Job Classification:
Experienced

Education:

Bachelors Degree

Job Family:
Finance

Compensation:
Salaried Exempt

Manage and oversee day-to-day activity of accounting department and project accounting team while providing strategic financial leadership, cash optimization, compliance oversight, operational excellence, and business partnership support.

• Conduct comprehensive contract reviews to identify strategies that improve profitability and support strong cash flow positions.
• Lead standardization initiatives through adoption of company policies, procedures, and best practices to improve efficiency and compliance.
• Delegate and oversee completion of work assignments across accounting team to support accuracy, accountability, and timely completion of work.
• Create supportive environment to develop high performing finance team, engage in mentoring to provide training and development opportunities to team members.
• Lead accountants and other related team members, provide timely performance feedback and contribute to performance appraisals during annual performance cycle using talent management systems.
• Participate in project set-up meetings including 1A/1B meetings with project staff to oversee contract compliance and successful project launch.
• Drive improvements in Net Working Capital (NWC), cash forecasting, Accounts Receivables (AR) performance, and over/under billing management.
• Identify, evaluate, and support implementation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) enabled tools and process improvements that enhance efficiency, reporting accuracy, and financial analysis.
• Oversee the development and management of project billing schedules while proactively leading and participating in Work in-Progress (WIP) reviews to support accurate project reporting. Monitor and review billing activity to ensure billing accuracy and timely submissions for projects.
• Oversee review of billing proofs, accruals, reconciliations, and financial reporting for accuracy and completion.
• Safeguard financial integrity through adherence to accounting company and Federal, State, and local policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Mitigate financial and audit risk through proactive oversight, self-audit practices, and issue resolution. Manage monthly and quarterly departmental audits per compliance with policy and procedures.
• Drive adoption of financial systems, dashboards, reporting tools, and data-driven decision support.
• Lead risk assessment and explanation for net working capital and over/under billing status.
• Drive and provide guidance and support for project closeout processes.
• Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree from accredited degree program in Accounting or related field of study, and with minimum of 5 years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Construction industry experience preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of Finance policies and procedures with thorough application of General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) (e.g., journal entries, general ledger); knowledgeable of Federal, State, and local regulations.
• Knowledge of General & Administrative (G&A) cost allocation, budgeting, and forecasting methods applicable to construction office operations.
• Knowledge of Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable best practices (e.g., invoice exception resolution, vendor/customer account maintenance).
• Experience leading, coaching, and developing accounting professionals while building high-performing teams.
• Ability to delegate and oversee work efforts, observe performance, and effectively provide performance feedback.
• Analytic ability to review and assess financial data, interpret trends, and recognize inconsistencies.
• Ability to read and understand financial reports and understand accounting implications of various contract terms.
• Experience managing cash flow and able to implement procedures to optimize profitability.
• Exercise independent judgment and discretion to…