Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager Our client is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee accounting operations for a complex organization with multiple business lines, entities, and revenue streams within the construction industry. This is a hands-on accounting leadership opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who can navigate complex accounting environments, maintain accurate financial records, and lead a high-performing team. The Accounting Manager will oversee general ledger management, budgeting, audits, complex multi-entity accounting, and day-to-day accounting operations while ensuring the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of financial information. Key Responsibilities Oversee general ledger accounting and ensure accurate, timely financial records across multiple entities, business lines, projects, and revenue streams. Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including editing journal entries, performing account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation. Prepare intercompany transactions, allocations, and consolidations. Manage the corporate budget, monitor budgets versus actuals, and analyze variances. Review day-to-day operational accounting activities, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash activity, and payroll. Maintain accurate accounting records within construction projects including WIP reports (work-in-progress), lien waivers, project billing and budgeting while managing variance analysis Establish, document, and maintain effective internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures. Review financial reporting across multiple entities and operating divisions to ensure consistency, accuracy, and compliance with applicable accounting standards. Lead, supervise, and develop the accounting team, providing guidance on technical accounting matters, workload management, and deadlines. Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, systems, reporting procedures, and operational efficiency. Ideal Background Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Progressive accounting experience, including experience managing or leading an accounting team. Experience within construction, or a related complex project-based environment. Experience overseeing accounting across multiple entities, business lines, revenue streams, or operating divisions. Demonstrated experience managing audits and coordinating audit preparation, documentation, and completion. Strong technical accounting knowledge, including general ledger management, complex journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation. Experience with budgeting, variance analysis, and month-end and year-end close processes. Strong understanding of internal controls, accounting policies, and multi-entity accounting procedures. Excellent organizational, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills. What the Organization Offers Leadership responsibility within a broad and complex accounting function. Opportunity to improve accounting processes, reporting, and internal controls. A collaborative environment with the opportunity to lead and develop an accounting team. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.