Accounting Manager

The Accounting Manager plays a pivotal role in maintaining the financial integrity, operational efficiency, and long‑term stability of our multidisciplinary design firm. As a key member of the leadership team, this position oversees daily accounting operations, ensures accurate and timely financial reporting, and supports strategic decision‑making across the organization. Our work blends creativity, technical expertise, and environmental stewardship, and we rely on strong financial management to keep projects moving and teams thriving.

This role is ideal for a detail‑driven, collaborative professional who excels at building systems, improving processes, and guiding a growing firm's financial direction.

Qualifications:

8+ years of experience in accounting, 2 years being in supervisor/ manager level accounting position

Strong understanding of project accounting and job costing in a project-based environment

Experience with in architect, engineering, or construction accounting experience

Knowledge in payroll processing and tax requirements

Experience with financial reporting, month-end close, journal entries, and reconciliations

Experience with Deltek nice to have!

Job Description:

This hands-on Accounting Manager role oversees day-to-day accounting operations and broader operational processes within a growing architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) environment. The position partners closely with leadership and cross-functional teams in finance, HR, payroll, and project operations while leading a small accounting team and driving process improvements. This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys wearing multiple hats, improving workflows, and enhancing financial visibility to support informed business decisions.

Responsibilities include:

+ Oversee full-cycle accounting operations, including general ledger management, month-end and year-end close, and preparation of accurate financial reports.

+ Prepare and distribute monthly financial statements and reporting packets to leadership and other stakeholders.

+ Manage cash flow forecasting, banking activities, and utilization of lines of credit to support operational needs.

+ Maintain and strengthen banking relationships while supporting financing needs and related documentation.

+ Lead the budgeting and forecasting processes across the organization, ensuring alignment with strategic and operational goals.

+ Oversee payroll processing, including multi-state payroll, tax filings, and year-end reporting such as W-2s and 1099s.

+ Manage project accounting workflows in an AEC environment, including project number setup, job cost tracking, and project-level financial reporting.

+ Oversee timesheet processes and weekly labor reporting to ensure accuracy and timeliness.

+ Analyze billing rates, utilization, and capacity to support effective resource planning and project profitability.

+ Support monthly time and labor analysis to provide insights into project performance and profitability.

+ Review and support contract administration, including creation and review of subcontract agreements and coordination of corporate review as needed.

+ Coordinate project-related Certificates of Insurance (COIs) and ensure appropriate coverage is in place.

+ Manage business and liability insurance programs, including renewals, claims coordination, and ongoing coverage review.

+ Ensure compliance with industry-specific requirements, regulatory standards, and internal control policies.

+ Oversee deposits, banking activity, and day-to-day cash management processes.

+ Monitor working capital and ensure appropriate liquidity to support operations and strategic initiatives.

+ Support accounts receivable oversight and collection strategies as needed to maintain healthy cash flow.

+ Lead, mentor, and develop a small accounting team, including a Senior Accountant and an Accounting Specialist, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement.

+ Collaborate with leadership to improve financial processes, enhance reporting capabilities, and shape the accounting function as the organization grows.

+ Partner with HR and operations to support benefits administration, payroll-related compliance, and cross-functional initiatives.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Denver, CO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $48.08 - $62.50/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:  - Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital  - 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)  - Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)  - Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time…