Accounting Manager

Thieneman Construction, Inc is seeking an Accounting Manager for our office in Westfield, Indiana. The successful candidate will collaborate with a variety of personnel to fulfill a range of responsibilities, driving operational excellence and supporting the company’s growth.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the construction management team to support project accounting, including job costing, progress billing, and financial analysis, to align project performance with company goals.
• Maintain and perform accounting records for multiple related entities.
• Work with construction Project Managers and others to appropriately capture, record, and present construction activity.
• Track and invoice construction draws and post receipts from the owner or management companies.
• Conduct balance sheet reconciliations.
• Work with Fixed Asset depreciation software—data entry and monthly standard depreciation entry.
• Oversee the preparation of tax returns by the in-house Payroll team; assist, coach, and train the team as needed (e.g., tax returns, quarterly and annual reporting, year-end benefit calculations, and W2s).
• Track and update payroll burden for Private/Federal Government and State.
• Monitor the financial operations of the company or assigned area to ensure compliance with budget.
• Recommend methods for improving procedures and systems to management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience within the Real Estate and Construction industry strongly preferred.
• Public Accounting experience ideal.
• Payroll experience a plus.
• HR Benefit Administration and Union Payroll experience a plus.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) strongly preferred.

Skills

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively under tight deadlines while adhering to reporting requirements of multiple lenders and capital partners—budget and track financial covenants.
• Proficient in GAAP construction accounting principles, including percentage-of-completion and job costing.
• Experience with construction accounting software systems a plus, especially Procore, Foundation, or comparable ERP system.
• Experience with implementing efficiencies and process improvements across the accounting department and other disciplines through innovation and technology.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills: in person, email, phone.
• Fully proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Skilled at collaboration and influence (both within accounting as well as cross-functional teams).
• High level of integrity and ethics in handling confidential financial information.
• Familiarity with budgeting processes and financial forecasting techniques.
• Experience with account reconciliation procedures and general ledger management.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance