Accounting Manager

Now Hiring: Accounting Manager - Direct Hire

Base Salary: $100,000-$150,000 per year , commensurate with experience, qualifications, and level of responsibility.


Position Overview


We are seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to join a growing, publicly traded civil construction company. This position will play a critical role in overseeing financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, financial analysis, and operational accounting while serving as a key business partner to senior leadership and corporate finance.


The ideal candidate will have a strong background in construction accounting, financial reporting, FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, and P&L management, along with the ability to translate complex financial information into clear, actionable insights for executive and corporate audiences.


This is a high-visibility position for a finance professional who is comfortable working in a publicly traded environment, managing deadlines, preparing executive-level presentations, and partnering across operations, project management, and corporate finance.


Job Duties
Financial Reporting & Accounting

• Oversee and manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting processes.
• Prepare and analyze divisional and company-level P&L statements , balance sheets, cash flow reporting, and other financial statements.
• Ensure accurate and timely month-end and year-end close processes.
• Analyze financial results, identify variances, and provide explanations and recommendations to management.
• Maintain strong internal controls and accounting policies consistent with public-company requirements.
• Partner with corporate accounting and finance teams to ensure consistency and accuracy in reporting.
• Support external audit and review processes as required.

FP&A, Budgeting & Forecasting

• Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting process for the business unit/division.
• Develop and maintain financial forecasts based on operational performance, backlog, project activity, labor requirements, equipment, and other key construction drivers.
• Perform monthly financial forecasting and rolling outlooks.
• Analyze actual results versus budget, forecast, and prior-year performance.
• Identify trends, risks, opportunities, and potential impacts to profitability and cash flow.
• Develop financial models and scenario analyses to support strategic and operational decisions.
• Work closely with operations and project leadership to improve financial visibility and accountability.

Corporate & Executive Reporting

• Prepare formal financial presentations and reporting packages for corporate leadership and senior management .
• Present financial results, forecasts, budgets, and key performance indicators to corporate stakeholders.
• Translate financial data into concise business insights and recommendations.
• Develop dashboards and KPIs to monitor operational and financial performance.
• Respond to corporate requests for financial analysis, reporting, and ad hoc projects.
• Assist with public-company reporting requirements and corporate initiatives as needed.

Leadership & Business Partnership

• Serve as a trusted financial advisor to operations and senior leadership.
• Develop strong relationships with project managers, operations leaders, corporate finance, and executive management.
• Provide financial guidance to non-financial leaders and help drive financial accountability throughout the organization.
• Identify process improvements and opportunities to strengthen accounting and financial reporting capabilities.
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting and finance personnel as the organization grows.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting and/or finance experience, preferably within the construction, civil construction, infrastructure, engineering, or related industries.
• Strong experience with financial reporting, FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, and P&L management.
• Construction accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Experience working with project/job-cost accounting and construction financial metrics.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles.
• Experience presenting financial information to senior leadership or corporate executives.
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills.
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems; construction-specific ERP experience is a plus.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA, CMA, MBA, or other relevant professional designation.
• Experience working for a publicly traded company.
• Experience supporting SEC reporting or public-company financial processes.
• Experience with construction project accounting, percentage-of-completion accounting, or revenue recognition.
• Experience leading or mentoring accounting/finance teams.
• Experience partnering directly with corporate finance, executive leadership, or a public-company finance organization.

The ideal candidate brings a combination of accounting expertise, construction-industry knowledge, FP&A capability, executive presence, and strong business judgment.


What We're Looking For


The successful candidate will be both a strong technical accountant and a strategic financial partner. This person should be comfortable getting into the details of the numbers while also stepping back to understand the broader operational and financial story.


We are looking for someone who can confidently answer questions such as:

• Why did we miss or exceed budget?
• What is driving project profitability?
• Where will we finish the year based on current performance?
• What does the forecast tell us about future cash flow and margins?
• What financial risks or opportunities should leadership be aware of?

Benefits and additional compensation may be available as part of the company's overall compensation package.


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