Accounting Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily accounting operations, including general ledger, month-end close, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, including AIA progress billing, retainage tracking, collections, and subcontractor payments.
• Administer and optimize the Sage 300 accounting system: setup, maintenance, reporting, and user support.
• Perform job cost accounting and WIP analysis; reconcile project costs, monitor cost-to-complete, and support project managers with financial insights.
• Prepare timely and accurate internal and external financial reports, variance analyses, and cash flow forecasts to support executive decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, contract terms, AIA billing standards, tax requirements, and company policies; coordinate audits and tax filings.
• Develop and maintain internal controls, policies, and procedures to safeguard assets and improve financial processes.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a small accounting team; assign tasks, review work, and support professional growth.
• Drove process improvements and system integrations to increase efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of accounting workflows.
• Communicate financial results and issues clearly to project teams, operations, and senior management; participate in cross-functional meetings and special projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or CMA preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience with at least 3 years in construction accounting or a construction-related environment.
• Proven experience with Sage 300 (setup, reporting, and administration) is required.
• Solid knowledge of AP/AR processes, AIA progress billing, retainage, and job cost accounting.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, month-end close processes, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
• Experience supervising and developing accounting staff with excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems; ability to build reports and analyze large datasets.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills; able to prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience supporting audits, tax filings, budgeting, and cash-flow management.
• Professional demeanor, high integrity, and the ability to work collaboratively with project managers and senior leadership.

Benefits

• Company provided healthcare, dental and vision
• PTO and paid holidays
• 401K