Accounting Team Leader​/Manager

JEO is not your typical company. We have a welcoming, fun, and laid‑back culture that encourages communication and collaboration, where our greatest strength is our team members. If you value great work‑life integration and work best in a relaxed, supportive, and inclusive environment, we may be the place where you ARE the best version of yourself. We are a relationship‑based organization that prioritizes building people and providing opportunities.

Founded in 1937, JEO has grown into a diversified family of companies led by JEO Consulting Group, our multidisciplinary engineering firm. Together with Sand Creek Construction Company; JEO Investments, a real estate investment company; and JEO Building Company, a real estate holding company, we bring a broad range of expertise focused on building strong communities and lasting relationships.

Across all entities, we share a commitment to excellence, service, and creating opportunities for our employees, clients, and communities. Whether through engineering, construction, development, or investment, our teams work collaboratively to improve the places where we live, work, and play.

Join JEO and become part of a team that blends expertise, fun, and passion for serving each other and our communities. Together, we can make a difference while building a rewarding career!

The Accounting Department serves as the centralized financial function for JEO, Inc and supports all affiliated companies by ensuring accurate reporting, consistent policies, and strategic financial oversight at the parent level while providing specialized support across each entity. The Accounting Team Leader oversees consolidated financial reporting, analyzes financial data, collaborates with leadership to support strategic decision‑making, and manages the accounting team.

The Accounting Team Leader is responsible for maintaining the company’s financial health through sound accounting practices, effective internal controls, and accurate accounting and project cost management.

• Establishes and maintains internal controls and accounting policies to ensure accurate financial transactions and compliance with applicable regulations and accounting standards.
• Oversees preparation and review of the monthly financial statements and operational reports.
• Oversees the production of periodic financial reports and ensures that reported results comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) or other applicable financial reporting standards.
• Manages review and processing of intercompany transactions and payments.
• Processes distributions to stockholders as directed by the Board.
• Collaborates with the Director of Business Operations to support the technical departments by providing financial insights related to project budgets, labor costs, profitability, and revenue recognition.
• Collaborates closely with the billing and payroll teams to ensure accurate financial reporting, timely processing of transactions, reconciliation of accounts, and compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate cross‑functional communication to resolve discrepancies, improve workflow efficiency, and support month‑end and year‑end closing activities.
• Assists with tax planning throughout the fiscal year and assists with filing of the annual corporate tax return and other required tax filings.
• Audits accounts to ensure compliance with internal policies and state and federal regulations; coordinates with external auditors and provides necessary documentation for the annual review.
• Presents recommendations to management regarding short‑ and long‑term financial objectives, policies, and operational improvements.
• Provides financial analysis with emphasis on capital investments, pricing strategies, contract negotiations, and project profitability.
• Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal reporting requirements including payroll taxes, business filings, and regulatory submissions for all entities, including the JEO Foundation (our nonprofit organization).
• Manages accounting staff responsible for financial reporting, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
• Recruits,…