Accounting Manager

Primary Responsibilities

• Financial Management:
• Supervise and manage the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and other accounting functions.
• Aid in the preparation, review, and analysis of financial statements and reports to ensure accuracy and compliance with standards.
• Responsible for completing and ensuring accuracy of all balance sheet reconciliations.
• Manage month-end closing procedures/steps to ensure financials are completed on time.
• Oversee weekly payroll processing and manage a contract payroll team member.
• Partner with Human Resources on payroll/employee relations issues that arise.
• Reconstruction / Project Accounting:
• Develop and maintain a clearly defined Reconstruction P&L, distinct from the overall company P&L.
• Prepare, review, and analyze each MMO’s Reconstruction P&L on a monthly basis to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with company and accounting standards.
• Evaluate Construction Project Managers’ financial performance by analyzing job volume, job size, gross margin, profitability, billing, and collections.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve accounting procedures and internal controls to support the successful growth of the Reconstruction department across all SERVPRO Team Zubricki franchises.
• Assist in developing project budgets, job costing standards, and financial procedures to ensure reconstruction projects are run efficiently and profitably.
• Oversee job costing, WIP, revenue recognition, and margin tracking for all Reconstruction projects.
• Partner with Operations and Reconstruction leadership to identify financial risks, cost overruns, and opportunities for improved profitability.
• Provide clear and actionable financial reporting and insights to ownership and leadership to support decision-making.
• Review and evaluate the budget performance of the subcontractors.
• Oversee vendor accounts such as Home Depot, Lowe's, cabinetry, flooring, carpentry, etc.
• Determine the breakeven number for each MMO's reconstruction department.
• Team Leadership:
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of accounting specialists.
• Assign tasks, set deadlines, and conduct performance evaluations.
• Compliance & Auditing:
• Ensure adherence to GAAP, IFRS, or other relevant accounting and payroll standards.
• Assist in Servpro Corp franchise accounting compliance and monthly financial reporting requirements.
• Cook up and assist with internal and external audits.
• Budgeting & Forecasting:
• Support leadership in developing and monitoring budgets.
• Aid in managing cash flow forecasting and budgeting.
• Provide insights and recommendations based on financial analysis.
• Process Improvement:
• Participate in evaluating current accounting practices and processes, recommending and implementing improvements for efficiency and accuracy.
• Maintain and update accounting systems and policies.
• Participate in ERP system conversion, targeted to be completed in 2025.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 7+ years accounting experience.
• 2+ years supervisory or management experience.
• Franchise accounting experience (preferred).
• Proficiency in spreadsheets and databases.
• Thorough knowledge and demonstrated skills in accounting and financial policies, procedures, and reporting.
• Experience working in a changing and dynamic environment (preferred).
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g. IES, Quickbooks online, Sage or other).
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Occasional travel to other franchise locations.
• Additional work hours at month end close.