Accounting Manager

Create supportive environment to develop high performing finance team, provide training opportunities and engage in mentoring relationships.

Lead accountants and other related team members, provide timely performance feedback and contribute to performance appraisals during annual performance cycle, utilizing talent management systems.

Review all contracts and participate in project set-up meetings with project staff to ensure contract compliance.

Manage accounts receivable function to ensure accurate and timely billings.

Review monthly cash position report ensuring over/under billings are correct and cash management strategy is aligned between finance and operations.

Review hourly, part-time, over-time, and bi-weekly submission of timesheets (salary payroll) for accuracy and completion.

Resolve daily project issues including subcontractor disputes, escalate to financial manager as appropriate.

Review special check requests ensuring paperwork is in order prior to submission to financial manager for approval.

Resolve local tax reporting issues including sales and use tax.

Ensure movement of preconstruction expenses to job cost.

Ensure billing proofs are complete and accurate.

Manage monthly and quarterly departmental audits per compliance with policy and procedures.

Review and monitor timely and accurate submission of all reports submitted by accountants.

Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field, and 5 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and/or experience

Construction industry experience preferred

Supervisory/management of small team preferred

Thorough application of accounting principles (i.e. journal entries, general ledger)

Analytic ability to review and assess financial data, interpret trends, and recognize inconsistencies

Understands accounting implications of various contract terms

Demonstrates understanding of cash flows and implements procedures to optimize interest income

Knowledgeable of policies and standards to ensure compliance while identifying financial risks

Displays actions related to profitability and risk management and effectively communicates risk management issues

Exercises independent judgment and discretion with ability to identify problems and initiate corrective action

Able to apply innovation to offer and implement suggestions to improve overall operations

Ability to manage many activities, requests, and short-cycle deadlines simultaneously

Able to observe performance and effectively provide performance feedback

Proficient with financial system applications, MS Excel, and MS Office

Self-motivated, adaptable and flexible to operate with minimal direction and little or no supervision while working in complex and changing environment

Lead by example and set standards for performance and behavior; act with integrity and professionalism, strong dedication to teamwork

Professional written and verbal communication skills

High degree of organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail

Some travel required