Business Manager

About the role

This in-office position may be based in either our Raleigh, North Carolina (NC) office (421 Fayetteville Street, Suite 600) or our Charlotte, North Carolina (NC) office (200 South Tryon Street, Suite 200).

Responsibilities

This highly visible role is a key member of our Accounting team and serves as a trusted business partner to regional leadership, practice leaders, and client-serving teams. The Business Manager plays a critical role in supporting regional financial performance, strengthening business operations, and reinforcing Kimley-Horn’s strong culture of accountability, collaboration, and service. The Business Manager will work closely with accounting professionals and project managers to support the region in achieving monthly and annual financial objectives through proactive analysis and hands-on partnership with project teams.

• Partner with regional leadership and Practice Builder teams to support overall business and financial performance
• Provide oversight and guidance related to core regional financial metrics and performance trends
• Collaborate with Project Managers at all levels to support project financial management, forecasting, and accountability
• Mentor, train, and lead regional accounting staff, fostering professional growth and high-quality outcomes
• Support and enhance internal controls and financial processes to ensure consistency and accuracy
• Lead and support regional real estate efforts in coordination with firm leadership
• Build strong, collaborative relationships across engineering, planning, accounting, and corporate support teams
• Participate in and lead special projects and firm initiatives as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, accounting, finance, or a related field
• 12+ years of relevant professional experience; AEC industry experience preferred
• Demonstrated experience leading, mentoring, and developing teams
• Strong technical proficiency with accounting systems, MIS platforms, and financial reporting tools
• Proven ability to ensure quality, accuracy, and consistency across accounting outputs and team interactions
• Track record of effective partnership with senior leadership, technical staff, and support teams at all levels
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced, relationship-driven environment
• Advanced Excel skills
• Willingness to travel as needed
• Experience with Deltek Costpoint and IBM Cognos Reporting preferred
• Experience supporting annual planning and budgeting cycles preferred

Benefits

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to-1 company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays
• Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs
• Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources