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Accounting Manager - CPA This Jobot Job is hosted by: Melanie Courtney Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button and sending us your resume. Salary: $100,000 - $130,000 per year A bit about us: Our client is an integrated design firm with a promise to elevate the human experience through design. Why join us? Top benefits Growing company Great culture Job Details As a trusted partner to the Senior Accounting Leader, you will help oversee all aspects of corporate accounting, technical accounting, financial reporting, compliance, tax, and treasury while strengthening internal controls and process improvements to support the firm’s growth. This role is ideal for a hands-on, strategic leader who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about building high-performing teams, optimizing accounting operations, and ensuring financial accuracy and integrity across the organization. What You Will Do Effectively manage, mentor and support a team of accountants Take ownership of the day-to-day corporate accounting function, including general ledger, accounts receivable, lease accounting, fixed assets and financial reporting Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in compliance with applicable accounting standards, internal policies, and best practices Oversee the month-end close process, proactively manage all audit activities, and prepare periodic and full-year financial statements and supporting schedules Maintain strong relationships with external auditors, advisors, consultants, and banking partners Drive continuous improvement of accounting systems, workflows, and internal controls to enhance efficiency, scalability, and accuracy Oversee billing, invoicing, payments, and collections while maintaining robust controls around the movement of funds Coordinate with external tax advisor to prepare and file required federal, state, and local tax returns and to meet all other tax obligations of the company Support mergers and acquisitions activities Develop and maintain clear, effective written accounting policies and procedures Lead, mentor, and develop accounting team members, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and growth Special projects as assigned by the financial accounting leadership team Contribute with the department on evolving and transforming the department with AI and ERP tools Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in accounting 5 years of progressive accounting leadership experience, ideally with 2+ years in architecture/engineering/construction (AEC) or similar in the professional services industry Minimum 7 years of relevant accounting experience with AEC industry preferred Strong expertise in GAAP, technical accounting topics (ASC 606), and financial reporting standards Experience overseeing core accounting functions including general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, reporting, compliance, and treasury operations Demonstrated leadership experience managing and developing high-performing teams Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across teams Preferred Qualifications Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Managerial Accountant (CMA) equivalent certification or in process certification is preferred Background in public accounting or experience working with large, complex organizations Experience supporting mergers and acquisitions or other transaction-driven environments Knowledge of Deltek Vantagepoint Experience completing process improvements, system implementations, or finance transformation initiatives Exposure to international accounting standards (IFRS) and global operations Interested in hearing more? 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