Construction Accounting Manager

Construction Accounting Manager

Are you looking for a highly rewarding opportunity that provides extensive career growth opportunity? Gilbane is seeking a Construction Accounting Manager to lead 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 business with a revenue of $50M-100M. This role will sit primarily in the office, but travel to the project job sites meeting with the project teams and subcontractors. This role requires a consistent in-office presence.

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.

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.

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

Directly manage accounting for assigned projects while overseeing and mentoring other project accountants

Manages all business unit expenses

Oversees Accountants and trains in all home office reporting requirements

Trains direct reports on processes, procedures, and completion of daily tasks

Manages workload and performance of 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

Ensures that forecasts are complete for all projects

Manages the monthly closing process for the business

Assists with the development of a cushion / risk analysis

Assists the Business Controller with quarterly forecasts

Fosters a positive and inclusive work environment to motivate and engage team members

Aids in communicating company and department strategy to direct reports

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field

8-10 years of experience

Or equivalent combination of education and experience

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.

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 Affirmative 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.

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