Accounting Manager

Indianapolis Area | Onsite

$90,000 - $110,000 Base Salary + Annual Bonus + Profit Sharing + Additional Compensation Beyond 40 Hours Are you looking for an opportunity to move beyond traditional accounting responsibilities and play a more visible role in a growing organization?

Indianapolis Area | Onsite$90,000 - $110,000 Base Salary + Annual Bonus + Profit Sharing + Additional Compensation Beyond 40 Hours
Are you looking for an opportunity to move beyond traditional accounting responsibilities and play a more visible role in a growing organization?

Our client, a well-established engineering consulting firm, is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to lead key accounting functions while partnering directly with leadership and project teams to support financial performance, operational success, and business decision-making. This is more than a traditional accounting role. You'll work closely with project managers and leadership, oversee critical financial processes, help develop accounting staff, and contribute to the continued success of a project-driven business.

If you enjoy combining strong accounting fundamentals with leadership, collaboration, and business partnership, we'd like to hear from you.

• Highly visible role with direct interaction with senior financial leadership.
• Opportunity to influence project performance, operational decisions, and business outcomes.
• Lead and mentor accounting professionals in a collaborative environment.
• Stable, growing organization with a strong reputation in its industry.
• Broad exposure to accounting, project financial management, and business operations.
• Opportunity to expand your impact and assume additional responsibilities over time.
• Competitive compensation package that includes bonus potential, profit sharing, and additional compensation for hours worked beyond 40 per week.

• Manage Work in Progress (WIP) reporting to ensure accurate project financial tracking, revenue recognition, and profitability analysis.
• Partner with project managers to maintain accurate project financials, billing information, and profitability reporting.
• Oversee project accounting activities and support informed business decisions through accurate financial reporting.
• Manage and support client invoicing processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with contract requirements.
• Assist with client and subconsultant contract administration related to project billing and financial management.
• Monitor accounts receivable and collaborate with project managers and clients to support collection efforts and timely payments.
• Oversee and review payroll processing to ensure accuracy, compliance, and completeness.
• Prepare and analyze financial reports for leadership and project stakeholders.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities, including reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting documentation.
• Identify and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency and strengthen internal controls.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and development opportunities for accounting team members.
• Partner with leadership and operational teams to provide financial insights that support organizational goals and performance.
• Contribute to the continued growth and development of accounting processes, reporting capabilities, and financial operations.

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Progressive accounting experience with increasing levels of responsibility and leadership.
• Experience with in an engineering, architecture, construction, consulting, or other project-based professional services environment.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, including staff supervision, coaching, and development.
• Strong knowledge of Work in Progress (WIP) accounting and project-based financial management.
• Experience with project accounting, project profitability analysis, and project billing.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Experience with project accounting or project management software platforms.
• Experience supporting contract-based billing and revenue recognition processes.
• Proven ability to improve processes and strengthen internal controls.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

• $90,000 - $110,000 base salary, depending on experience.
• Annual…