Accounting Manager (Project Accounting Focus)

About The Role

We are seeking a hands-on Accounting Manager to own and strengthen the day-to-day financial operations of a growing technology and infrastructure services firm. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, project-based environment and enjoys both rolling up their sleeves and contributing to higher-level financial insight.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records in QuickBooks.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and internal management reports.
• Develop and manage budgets, monitoring performance and identifying variances.
• Provide financial analysis and reporting to leadership, delivering timely and actionable insights.
• Own and manage daily cash balances and short-term cash flow forecasting to ensure ongoing liquidity and operational stability.
• Proactively manage accounts receivable, including aging, collections strategy, and reducing DSO.
• Establish and maintain disciplined billing and collections processes to accelerate cash inflows.
• Own and manage accounts payable and vendor payment strategy, ensuring disciplined cash management while maintaining strong vendor relationships.
• Identify potential cash flow risks in advance and communicate actionable insights to leadership.
• Continuously improve cash flow visibility through reporting, dashboards, and process enhancements.
• Prepare and manage progress billings based on contract terms.
• Partner with project managers to track job costs, budgets, and profitability, ensuring financial accountability across projects.
• Prepare project cost reports and proactively identify margin risks.
• Maintain project-related financial data and support accurate revenue tracking.
• Manage payroll processes, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely submission.
• Support prevailing wage reporting and compliance requirements where applicable.
• Cook with HR and compliance matters with internal or external partners.
• Collaborate with and provide guidance to administrative and accounting support staff.
• Identify and implement improvements to financial processes, reporting, and efficiency.
• Design and implement scalable financial systems to support company growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field.
• 3–7+ years of accounting experience, including project-based or construction accounting.
• Experience with job costing, progress billing, or contract-based revenue.
• Strong understanding of accounts receivable, collections, and cash flow management.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks.
• Ability to read and interpret contracts and project-related financial terms.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through.
• Self-starter who is comfortable working independently in a growing environment.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Pay

$85,000 – $105,500 base salary. Performance-based bonus opportunities. Benefits package.