Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager

We are looking for a highly motivated individual in Carrollton to join our renovations team! The successful candidate will have exceptional accounting experience in operational general ledger accounting and reporting in both a hands-on and leadership capacity. Experience in the construction industry is a definite advantage as we are looking for a candidate that is familiar with percentage of completion accounting. The successful candidate will also have a proven track record of identifying and driving process improvement, being system oriented is a must. This position reports to the Director of Finance - Renovations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the construction accounting division; including accurate and timely processing of A/P, A/R, and Cost Accounting.
• Provide strong leadership, direction and mentorship to a team of 5-10.
• Establish strong processes and reporting around the construction accounting including the monthly WIP process. (percentage of completion accounting)
• Manage and lead an accurate and timely monthly close within the corporate deadlines.
• Provide detailed explanations for variances in monthly and quarterly numbers.
• Become a subject matter expert in everything that is renovations accounting.
• Review and approve certain local account reconciliations and journal entries in accordance with company policies.
• Identify and drive process improvements with in corporate and globally throughout the organization.
• Establish strong partnership with key stakeholders throughout the KATERRA organization.
• Provide timely support and guidance to all ad hoc requests including audit and tax.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in accounting or business required.
• CPA, CA, CIMA, ACCA or international equivalent is preferred
• Experience of working in the construction Industry will be a significant advantage
• Extensive experience identification and driving system and process improvements
• Sound knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and experience in ensuring compliance with US GAAP
• Solid leadership skills required and ability to interface and collaborate with senior executive management
• Ability to work well and negotiate a team environment is a must
• Ability to work in a global environment and support internal customers geographically dispersed
• Advanced Microsoft Excel, knowledge and PowerPoint skills
• Experience working in an ERP environment. Sage preferred
• Highest standards of accuracy and precision; highly organized
• Articulate with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to think creatively, highly driven, flexible and self-motivated
• Demonstrated ability to roll-up sleeves and work with team members in a hands-on management capacity