Accounting Manager

Job Description Accounting Manager | Connor Painting | Indianapolis, IN Connor Painting is looking for an experienced Accounting Manager who can do more than manage the numbers. We’re looking for an innovative accounting leader who can take ownership of our accounting and finance function and help build the financial infrastructure for our next stage of growth. As a growing commercial and industrial specialty contractor, we are continuing to evolve our systems, technology, and processes. We need someone who understands construction accounting and job costing, but who also brings curiosity, new ideas, systems thinking, and a continuous improvement mindset. This is a hands on role with significant ownership. Our Accounting Manager will oversee the company’s accounting and finance function while also serving as a strategic partner to ownership and a member of our Leadership Committee. This person will have visibility across the business and an opportunity to help shape the systems, reporting, and financial insights that support our decisions. We are especially interested in someone who is excited by innovation and sees technology as an opportunity. As we continue to grow, this person will help us thoughtfully explore and leverage automation, AI, and emerging technology to create efficiencies, strengthen financial visibility, and build scalable processes for the future. Technical expertise matters, but we’re equally interested in how you think, the questions you ask, and the ideas you bring to the table. Responsibilities Financial Oversight & Accounting Operations Own the day to day accounting and finance function, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, payroll support, general ledger management, reconciliations, and financial reporting Manage monthly, quarterly, and year end close processes and monitor cash flow, working capital, and overall financial performance Coordinate financial reporting across multiple related business entities and prepare quarterly and year end financial and tax documentation for external CPA partners Coordinate with external CPAs on company taxes and provide financial information needed to support ownership related tax reporting and planning Job Costing & Profitability Analysis Oversee job costing accuracy and analyze project profitability, labor performance, margins, and financial trends Partner with operations and leadership on forecasting, cost tracking, project performance, and financial decision making Ensure accurate project financial data across QuickBooks, Procore, HubSpot, and other operational systems Billing, Revenue & Payroll Support Oversee invoicing, receivables, revenue recognition, and complex construction billing, including AIA and percentage of completion billing Review payroll reporting and labor allocation to ensure accurate job costing Communicate with customers, vendors, project managers, and leadership regarding billing, collections, documentation, and payment status Systems, Reporting & Innovation Own and continuously develop financial systems, reporting structures, and accounting workflows Improve financial visibility and workflows across accounting, operations, estimating, and project management Develop dashboards and KPI reporting and help implement and integrate company systems Proactively explore opportunities to leverage automation, AI, emerging technology, and system integrations to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability Compliance & Risk Management Ensure compliance with applicable financial regulations, tax requirements, internal controls, and records retention requirements Support audits, insurance reporting, certified payroll, lien waivers, tax exempt documentation, COIs, and other customer or vendor compliance requirements Assist with insurance administration, claims documentation, and related compliance needs Requirements Required Skills & Qualifications Proven experience in construction accounting and financial management, including job costing and project based financial tracking Strong understanding of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, general ledger accounting, reconciliations, payroll reporting, and financial statements Strong proficiency with QuickBooks and Microsoft 365; experience with Procore and procurement or supplier management platforms such as Ariba, Coupa, ISNetworld, or JAGGAER is highly valued Strong analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to interpret financial data and provide meaningful insights to leadership Innovative and systems focused mindset with the ability to identify opportunities for greater efficiency, visibility, and scalability Strong technology aptitude and a willingness to explore and leverage automation, AI, software integrations, and emerging tools within the accounting function Ability to quickly learn and adapt to evolving software platforms, systems, and business processes High attention to detail with the ability to independently manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and ongoing financial responsibilities Strong communication skills with the confidence to work directly with ownership, leadership, customers, vendors, project managers, and internal teams Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive company and ownership financial information Collaborative and solutions focused approach with the ability to build trust across accounting, operations, project management, and leadership Comfortable working in a growing organization where systems and processes will continue to evolve Education/Experience Required Experience 5+ years of progressive accounting or financial management experience Professional experience with construction accounting, job costing, and project based financial reporting Experience managing a broad range of accounting responsibilities and financial reporting Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field Experience in commercial construction, industrial services, or specialty contracting Previous experience with significant ownership of an accounting or finance function Experience supporting ownership and operational leaders with financial reporting and decision making Experience improving financial systems, workflows, reporting, automation, or technology utilization Bilingual in English and Spanish Indiana Notary Public certification, or willingness to obtain upon hire CPA or other relevant professional certification is a plus, but not required Benefits Compensation & Benefits Competitive salary based on experience Profit sharing Health, dental, and vision benefits 401(k) retirement plan PTO and paid holidays Ongoing training, professional development, and leadership opportunities Opportunity to help shape financial systems, processes, and technology within a growing company About Connor Painting Connor Painting is an Indianapolis based commercial and industrial painting and flooring contractor. For decades, we have built our reputation on solving complex challenges, delivering quality work, and building strong customer relationships. As we continue to grow, we are investing in our people, technology, systems, and processes to build an organization prepared for the future. Website: Contact Information Contact: Haley Garcia Email: View email address on click.appcast.io Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Address: 6925 Hawthorn Park Drive, Indianapolis, IN, 46220 #J-18808-Ljbffr