Accounting Manager

Published: 6/14/2022

Job Description

Established and successful commercial plumbing company in Northwest Houston is seeking an experienced Controller to oversee the company's accounting and financial operations. With a strong reputation in the commercial construction industry and a sizable, growing operation, the company offers an excellent opportunity for a hands-on financial professional to play an important role in its continued success.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee month-end close for multiple entities, including AP, AR, accruals and reconciliations.
Manage construction accounting, including WIP, job costing, AIA billing, retainage and project profitability.
Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements, job margins and project results.
Oversee cash management, collections and billing.
Maintain and update financial projections and forecasts.
Lead the annual budgeting and capital expenditure planning processes.
Oversee payroll, payroll tax filings and related compliance.
Coordinate annual tax return preparation and financial statement reviews with outside CPA firms.
Prepare required financial and project reports, including OCIP reporting.
Oversee fixed assets and other financial reconciliations.
Work closely with management on financial analysis, risk management and business decisions.
Oversee financial and HR-related compliance responsibilities.
Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls and financial reporting.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field preferred. Open to experience in lieu of degree.
5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with Controller or Accounting Manager experience strongly preferred.
Commercial construction, plumbing, mechanical contracting or specialty contractor experience strongly preferred; manufacturing experience will also be considered.
Understanding of WIP accounting, job costing, AIA billing, retainage and project margins.
Experience with multi-entity accounting and month-end close.
Strong Excel, financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting skills.
Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Must be hands-on and comfortable being directly involved in the accounting work, not simply overseeing from a distance.

We are looking for a hands-on Controller who is engaged in the details and takes ownership. Someone who can review a financial statement, analyze job margins, identify an issue and follow it through to resolution. This is an excellent opportunity to join an established, successful company and have a meaningful role in its financial operations and continued growth.

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