Manager, Field Accounting

Description

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

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Field Accounting professionals, including direct reports in the Home Office and indirect leadership of Operations Controllers within 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 supporting AIG, 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

Qualifications

• Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field required
• CPA preferred
• 5–10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 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, or similar industries)
• Experience working within a corporate/shared services or center-of-excellence model
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle Fusion & Oracle Project Portfolio Management (PPM)
• Demonstrated success leading large-scale process, system, or transformation initiatives
• Ability to lead through change and operate effectively in a growing, complex organization

What Success Looks Like

• A high-performing Field Accounting organization delivering accurate, timely financial results
• Serve as a senior escalation point for complex accounting, operational, and close-related issues
• Business Partnership & Strategic Support
• Act as a strategic finance partner to AIG 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
• 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 (e.g., ERP optimization, data integration, Project Connect)
• 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

Benefits

We offer a competitive range of benefits to support our employees’ health, well-being, and financial security. Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available to all eligible employees on the first day of employment. For more information on the benefits available for this role, please contact the recruiter or hiring manager. Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling 1-833-222-3066. We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees. An Equal Opportunity Employer. Please note: All job offers are subject to pre-employment drug screening and a background check. Unless otherwise noted, we do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position. Notice to Agencies: We only accept resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing services if a Service Agreement has been signed and we have requested recruitment/staffing services for the specific position. Any unsolicited resumes will become the property of the company, and no fees or compensation will be paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or staffing service.