Field Accounting Manager

Overview

We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Manager, Field Accounting to lead and scale Field Accounting operations supporting a large, decentralized field organization. This role sits within the corporate finance function and plays a critical leadership role in bridging centralized finance with field operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Field Accounting professionals, including direct reports at the corporate office and indirect leadership of Operations Controllers in the field.
• Establish clear performance expectations, goals, and accountability across the Field Accounting organization.
• Foster a high-performing, collaborative, and results-driven team culture.
• Build scalable team structures, strengthen succession planning, and develop future finance leaders.

• Accounting Operations & Financial Close

• Own and oversee field accounting activities, including month-end close, accruals, reporting, and reconciliations.
• Ensure a timely, accurate, and well-controlled financial close process aligned with GAAP and corporate standards.
• Identify opportunities to improve close efficiency, reduce manual effort, and increase data accuracy.
• Strengthen governance, controls, and consistency across field accounting operations.

• Business Partnership & Strategic Support

• Act as a strategic finance partner to operations leadership and corporate stakeholders.
• Provide insights and analysis on financial performance, operational drivers, and risks impacting field operations.
• Support workforce and operational growth by ensuring scalable accounting processes and financial controls.
• Influence business decisions through strong financial perspective and operational understanding.

• Center of Excellence (COE) & Operational Excellence

• Drive standardization and adoption of field accounting processes, tools, and systems across a decentralized operating environment.
• Lead and support finance-related system initiatives and enhancements, including ERP optimization, data integration, and process improvement projects.
• Partner with Corporate Accounting, FP&A, IT, and Operations to improve end-to-end financial processes.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and audit requirements.

• Data, Controls & Performance Management

• Establish and track key metrics related to close performance, data quality, and accounting execution.
• Use data and root-cause analysis to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner with internal and external auditors to ensure audit readiness and timely issue resolution.
• Serve as a senior escalation point for complex accounting, operational, and close-related issues.

Qualifications

• Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field required.
• CPA preferred.
• 5–10+ years of progressive accounting experience with increasing leadership responsibility in field or operational environments.
• Proven people leadership experience managing teams and influencing cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial close, internal controls, and operational accounting.

• Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting highly decentralized field operations (construction, infrastructure, utilities, manufacturing, or similar industries).
• Experience working within a corporate shared services or center-of-excellence model.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle Fusion, Oracle Project Portfolio Management (PPM), or similar platforms.
• Demonstrated success leading large-scale process, system, or transformation initiatives.
• Ability to lead through change and operate effectively in a growing, complex organization.

Pay

Salary: USD135,000 - USD175,000 per year + Bonus and Profit Sharing