Accounting Manager
DLR Group · Lincoln, NE · 1 mo ago
AccountingFull-time
Position Summary
DLR Group is seeking an Accounting Manager to help lead, evolve, and continue elevating our corporate accounting function. As a trusted partner to the Senior Accounting Leader, you will help oversee all aspects of corporate accounting, technical accounting, financial reporting, compliance, tax, and treasury while strengthening internal controls and process improvements to support the firm’s growth. This role is ideal for a hands-on, strategic leader who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about building high-performing teams, optimizing accounting operations, and ensuring financial accuracy and integrity across the organization.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting
- 5 years of progressive accounting leadership experience, ideally with 2+ years in architecture/engineering/construction (AEC) or similar in the professional services industry
- Minimum 7 years of relevant accounting experience with AEC industry preferred
- Strong expertise in GAAP, technical accounting topics (ASC 606), and financial reporting standards
- Oversee core accounting functions including general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, reporting, compliance, and treasury operations
- Demonstrated leadership experience managing and developing high-performing teams
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across teams
Preferred Qualifications
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Managerial Accountant (CMA) equivalent certification or in process certification is preferred
- Background in public accounting or experience working with large, complex organizations
- Experience supporting mergers and acquisitions or other transaction-driven environments
- Knowledge of Deltek Vantagepoint
- Experience completing process improvements, system implementations, or finance transformation initiatives
- Exposure to international accounting standards (IFRS) and global operations