Accounting Manager - Operational Finance

About This Role

Manage the day-to-day operations of the office accounting department and oversee accounting staff, contributing to a high-performing finance team. This role ensures timely financial analysis, reconciliation, and compliance with accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Create a supportive environment to develop a high-performing finance team, provide training, and engage in mentoring relationships.
• Lead accountants and related team members, provide timely performance feedback, and contribute to performance appraisals.
• Review quarterly account reconciliations and make recommendations for improvement to the Financial Manager.
• Review monthly G&A monitor and assist Financial Manager in updating forecasts.
• Analyze and update estimating recovery monitor and review with Financial Manager and Chief Estimator.
• Manage petty cash, payroll, and joint venture bank accounts and reconciliations.
• Review and approve monthly journal entries.
• Assist in the resolution of daily office issues, including vendor disputes, escalating to Financial Manager as appropriate.
• Review all office contracts and lease agreements prior to submission to Financial Manager for approval.
• Ensure builders risk log is complete and insurance coverage is in place.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field
• 5 years of related experience in accounting
• Thorough application of accounting principles (i.e. journal entries, general ledger)
• Analytic ability to review and assess financial data, interpret trends, and recognize inconsistencies
• Proficient with financial system applications, MS Excel, and MS Office
• Professional written and verbal communication skills
• High degree of organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field
• 5 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

Nice to Have

• Construction industry experience
• Supervisory/management of a small team

Skills

* Required skills