Accounting Manager (Independence Construction)

Accounting Manager

Independence Construction is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Accounting Manager to join our growing construction management organization. This individual will play a key role in the company's accounting and finance functions, including financial reporting, project and job-cost accounting, budgeting and forecasting, internal controls, and process improvement.

The Accounting Manager will work closely with accounting, project management, operations, and executive leadership while also helping manage and develop members of the accounting team.

Independence Construction is one of the largest CM businesses headquartered in Northeast Ohio. As part of the DiGeronimo Companies, we offer our clients self-perform services through our affiliated companies, as well as bring an owner's approach to projects through the company's work as a developer. We bring our experience and reputation for honesty, integrity, and outstanding performance to the world of design and management to ensure the best results for our partners, subcontractors, and community.

What Do We Believe In?

Provide a safe, family-oriented environment. Commitment to integrity. Protect our most valuable assets.

Always deliver the highest quality. Find solutions. Provide value to our partners.

Positively impact the communities we serve. Give back. Leave the world a better place than we found it.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes
• Oversee general ledger activity, account reconciliations, and journal entries
• Prepare and review financial statements, management reports, and supporting schedules
• Oversee project accounting and job-cost reporting across the company's project portfolio
• Partner with project management and operations teams to support accurate and timely project financial reporting
• Assist with the annual budgeting process and ongoing financial forecasting
• Maintain and enhance internal controls, accounting policies, and financial processes
• Identify opportunities to improve the accuracy, efficiency, and scalability of accounting operations
• Support the implementation and optimization of accounting systems and reporting tools
• Manage, mentor, and develop accounting staff
• Assist with special projects and other accounting and financial initiatives as needed

Do You Have What It Takes?

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required. CPA certification a plus
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Public accounting experience preferred, but not required
• Construction industry or project-based accounting experience preferred, but not required
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and consistently meet deadlines
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to both accounting and operational personnel
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective working relationships across all levels of an organization, including executive management, project teams, and field personnel
• Prior experience managing or developing accounting staff preferred

Why IC?

• Weekly competitive pay!
• Excellent benefits:
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• FSA & HSA
• Life Insurance + Optional Family Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Wellness Incentive Program
• Paid holidays and PTO
• 401(k) + company match
• Paid corporate training program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Stability and a variety of different roles that provide a path to career advancement
• Family-owned and operated since 1956

This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of Independence Construction. Since no job description can detail all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time in the performance of a job, duties and responsibilities that may be inherent in a job, reasonably required for its performance, or required due to the changing nature of the job shall also be considered part of the jobholder's responsibility.

Independence Construction, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we value workplace diversity and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.