Accounting Manager

The Accounting Manager leads general ledger accounting activities and ensures the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of the financial close process. This role manages and develops a team of accountants, oversees complex journal entries and account reconciliations, and ensures compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal accounting policies. The Accounting Manager collaborates closely with cross-functional partners to resolve accounting issues, supports internal and external audits, and drives continuous improvement in processes and controls while serving as a knowledgeable resource across the organization.

• Lead the month-end close process, including preparing and reviewing journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation and analysis.
• Oversee general ledger accounting activities to ensure accurate, complete, and timely financial information.
• Review and approve complex journal entries and account reconciliations to maintain the integrity of financial records.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal accounting policies across all accounting activities.
• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of three or more accountants, providing guidance, feedback, and support to enhance performance and professional growth.
• Perform detailed account analysis to identify variances, trends, and issues, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Strengthen and maintain internal controls over financial reporting and key accounting processes.
• Partner cross-functionally with other departments to resolve accounting issues and support business initiatives.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules, responding to inquiries, and addressing audit findings.
• Utilize a large-scale ERP system to manage accounting data, reporting, and process efficiencies.
• Create and use pivot tables and VLOOKUPs in Excel to analyze financial data and support reporting and decision-making.
• Drive continuous improvement in accounting processes, systems, and reporting to increase accuracy, efficiency, and control.
• Contribute to financial reporting activities, including preparation and review of financial statements and related disclosures.

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• At least 7 years of experience performing reconciliations and recording journal entries.
• At least 7 years of financial reporting experience.
• At least 2 years of experience reviewing reconciliations and journal entries.
• At least 2 years of experience managing a team of three or more accountants.
• Experience working within public accounting.
• Experience working for a company with revenue over $300 million.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
• Proven ability to lead and participate in the month-end close process.
• Proficiency in creating and using pivot tables and VLOOKUPs in Excel.
• Proficiency with a large-scale ERP system.
• Demonstrated experience with internal controls over financial reporting.
• Strong skills in general ledger accounting, reconciliation, and financial reporting.
• Ability to perform detailed account analysis and interpret financial data.

• Experience with Vantagepoint or Deltek software.
• Experience in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry.
• Experience supporting internal and external audits.
• Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements and strengthen controls.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills for cross-functional work.
• Ability to serve as a knowledgeable resource on accounting matters across the organization.

The role offers a mostly remote work environment and supports candidates in any time zone. Team members typically work from home and travel onsite…