ACCOUNT MANAGER

Tidewater Finance Company•Virginia Beach, VA

16d•$90,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Accounting Manager is responsible for leading the day-to-day accounting operations of Chesapeake Homes while ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reporting. This position plays a critical leadership role within the Accounting & Finance department by overseeing the month-end close process, maintaining balance sheet integrity, supervising the accounting team, and partnering with the Controller to support strategic financial initiatives. The Accounting Manager is a hands-on leader who drives accountability, develops team members, improves processes, and ensures strong internal controls while supporting a growing, multi-division residential homebuilder.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
Five or more years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership or supervisory responsibilities.
Strong understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls.
Experience managing month-end close processes and producing accurate financial statements.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
Ability to prioritize multiple projects, meet deadlines, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated leadership skills with experience coaching, mentoring, and developing team members.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with ERP/accounting software; experience with homebuilding software is a plus.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate financial information to all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

CPA or CMA designation preferred.
Experience within residential homebuilding, construction, land development, or real estate development strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead with a "People First" mindset by fostering a culture of teamwork, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Model Chesapeake Homes' core values in every interaction with employees, business partners, and leadership.
Lead and coordinate the monthly financial close process to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
Prepare and review monthly financial statements, balance sheet reconciliations, cash flow reporting, profitability reporting, and supporting schedules.
Ensure the integrity of the general ledger and maintain complete, accurate supporting documentation for all balance sheet accounts.
Oversee job costing, work-in-progress reporting, cost allocations, profitability analysis, and financial reporting across multiple divisions.
Support the annual budgeting process, financial forecasting, variance analysis, and strategic financial modeling.
Supervise the Accounts Payable function, review accounting transactions, and maintain strong internal controls and compliance with company policies.
Assist with annual audits, tax reporting, 1099 preparation, and other regulatory reporting requirements.
Develop, coach, and mentor Staff Accountants and the Accounts Payable Specialist through regular one-on-one meetings, performance coaching, and professional development.
Manage departmental workflow, prioritize deadlines, and ensure timely completion of all accounting responsibilities.
Identify opportunities to improve processes, streamline workflows, enhance reporting capabilities, and leverage automation throughout the accounting function.
Partner closely with Purchasing, Sales, Production, Operations, and executive leadership to improve financial visibility and support informed business decisions.
Support special projects and strategic initiatives as assigned by the Controller and Vice President of Finance.