Senior Accounting Manager

The Accounting Manager is a hybrid role responsible for leading core accounting operations while driving AI and technology initiatives and contributing to financial planning within the finance function. Reporting to the Financial Controller, this position plays a critical role in maintaining the integrity of financial reporting, overseeing operational accounting, optimizing the Vista ERP system, and supporting the company's growth objectives. This position follows a hybrid schedule:
Monday through Thursday in-office, with Fridays as a remote workday.

Department Finance & Accounting Location Hybrid:
Mon–Thu In Office | Fri WFH

Reports To:

Financial Controller

Employment Type:

Full-Time / Exempt

Financial Close, Reporting & Analysis (60%)

• Assist the Controller in managing the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process
• Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP
• Prepare and/or review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules
• Support financial reporting and budget vs. actual variance analysis, including identification of key drivers and trends
• Contribute to improvements in close timelines and reporting efficiency
• Support KPI reporting and monitoring including revenue per field labor hour, gross margin %, overhead per field labor hour, and support cost per field labor hour
• Prepare and maintain monthly Work-in-Process (WIP) schedules in coordination with operations
• Facilitate and support monthly WIP meetings with project managers to review job performance, cost, billings, and estimated cost to complete
• Update WIP schedules post-review to reflect approved adjustments and ensure accurate revenue recognition using the percentage-of-completion method

• Accounts Receivable:
  Assist in overseeing billing, collections, and cash application processes; monitor AR aging and support DSO reduction initiatives
• Accounts Payable:
  Support oversight of vendor invoice processing, payment cycles, vendor compliance, and AP workflow improvements
• Payroll:
  Support oversight of payroll processing, reconciliations, timekeeping coordination, and payroll tax compliance

• Assist in forecasting processes by updating actuals and supporting key assumptions
• Provide cost and margin analysis across projects, departments, and service lines
• Analyze labor, subcontract, and overhead cost trends to support operational decision-making
• Leverage WIP data to support revenue forecasting, margin analysis, and project-level performance insights
• Support ad-hoc financial analysis requests from leadership and operations teams
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide financial visibility into performance and profitability
• Support financial planning initiatives as the company scales toward and beyond $140 million in annual revenue

• Lead or support implementation of accounting and operational system modules including ERP modules, payroll systems, and AP automation
• Evaluate and leverage underutilized functionality within the Vista ERP system to enhance automation and improve data accuracy
• Assist in evaluating and implementing AI-driven tools and automation solutions within finance and accounting processes
• Identify opportunities to leverage data analytics and technology to improve decision-making and operational efficiency
• Stay current with emerging trends in AI and automation — including representing the company at selected conferences
• Support improvements in financial reporting systems, data integration, and internal control frameworks
• Participate in initiatives to revamp accounting policies, procedures, and workflow efficiency
• Collaborate with the Controller to evaluate and deploy generative AI tools — including AI-assisted reconciliation, intelligent document processing, and financial forecasting models — to streamline accounting workflows
• Partner with the Controller to develop and maintain an AI and automation roadmap for the finance function, tracking implementation progress, measuring ROI, and communicating outcomes to leadership