Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager Job Locations US-OH-Columbus | US-OH-Cleveland Overview Are you looking for a highly rewarding opportunity that provides extensive career growth opportunity? Gilbane is seeking an Accounting Manager. The Accounting Manager leads financial administration and management for a business by communicating profitability and potential risks, assisting the controller for month-end close, and managing Work in Process (WIP) while overseeing a portfolio of multiple +$500M projects. This role will sit primarily in the office (Columbus or Cleveland), but travel to the project job sites meeting with the project teams and subcontractors. Who are we? As a Top-10 ENR Contractor, Gilbane is a family-owned business with 45 offices that has been shaping communities since 1870. Consistently recognized as one of the most reputable construction management firms in the country, Gilbane is committed to delivering projects safely and on-time. You will have the opportunity to build schools, labs, hospitals, corporate offices, sports arenas and more! We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Who Are You? You are a coach/leader who leads with an inclusive and empathetic mindset. You provide feedback and guidance to help others excel in their current or future roles. You determine priorities, delegate work, and effectively communicate progress. You establish measures to assess the impact, quality, and timeliness of results while praising successes and sharing lessons learned. You build high performing teams by attracting, engaging, developing, and retaining talented individuals through motivation and discipline to maximize impact on the organization and the individual. You leverage business insights by understanding industry trends, local market/economic conditions, and Gilbane's business model to make critical decisions and create competitive advantage. You deploy a strategic mindset when considering solutions to long-term opportunities and risks that may develop in the future. Your core values match Gilbane's: Integrity, Caring, Teamwork, Toughmindedness, Dedication to Excellence, Discipline, Loyalty, and Entrepreneurship. What's in it for you? Gilbane offers employees multi-dimensional training opportunities through a number of resources. While managing your responsibilities to projects, you will be able to enroll in trainings through our award-winning Gilbane University to build leadership and technical skills. In addition, you would work with an experienced team which provides you with the opportunity to learn new industry skills every day. You will protect and promote the interests of both Gilbane and the client in all matters as well as demonstrating the personal characteristics of a developing leader. Responsibilities Manages workload and performance of (3-5) direct reports including Account Practitioners, Senior Accountants, and Accountants, ensuring alignment with overall company standards Assists the Business Controller with staff meetings and peer group meetings regularly Fosters a positive and inclusive work environment to motivate and engage team members Effectively communicates project financial health to non-financial operations leadership.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

Financial Analysis Interpret and analyze significant financial issues. Direct others in financial reporting and trend analysis. Budgeting & Forecasting Connect budgets and forecasts. Improve forecasting accuracy through analytics. Educate teams on maximizing profit and minimizing expenses. Financial Reporting & Communication Optimize accounting processes. Ensure quality and timeliness of reporting. Risk Management Escalate financial risks appropriately. Recommend mitigation actions.

KEY FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES:

Leverage Business Insights - Understand and act on industry trends, local market and economic conditions and our business model to make decisions and create competitive advantage. Deploy a Strategic Mindset - Take a broad, global perspective when considering proactive solutions to long-term opportunities and risks that might develop in the future. Display Emotional Intelligence - Demonstrate the capacity to recognize feelings and patterns of behavior and those of others. Manage emotions effectively in ourselves and our relationships. Build High Performing Teams - Attract, select, develop, recognize, and retain talented individuals. Utilize motivation and discipline to maximize performance and impact on the organization. Drive Team Accountability - Determine priorities and delegate work; monitor and communicate progress. Establish measures to assess the impact, quality and timeliness of results; praise success and learn from mistakes. Coach and Develop Others - Provide feedback, instruction, and development guidance to help others excel in their current or future job responsibilities. Plan for and support development of individual skills and abilities. Qualifications

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field 8-10 years of experience Or equivalent combination of education and experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Strong written and verbal communication skills Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word Ability to learn construction management and payment management software Salary to be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience of the applicant, as well as the internal equity and alignment with the team. For Ohio this ranges from $110,000-$151,250 plus benefits and retirement program. Gilbane offers an excellent total compensation package which includes competitive health and welfare benefits and a generous profit-sharing/401k plan. We invest in our employees' education and have built Gilbane University into a top training organization in the construction industry. Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test. Gilbane is an Affrmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status. Click here to view the physical demands and working conditions required to perform this role. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. #J-18808-Ljbffr Gilbane Building Company