Accounting Manager - Operational Finance (Des Moines)

Turner Construction•West Des Moines, IA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Turner Construction is an industry leading commercial construction general contractor with a 120-year history, known for iconic projects globally. Turner's Iowa history began in 1930 and continues as Iowa’s leading General Contractor, with a portfolio including healthcare, higher education, aviation, municipalities, commercial, sports, critical facilities, office building, and renovations. Turner is committed to sustaining a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where everyone feels connected, represented, and supported to reach their ultimate potential. The company builds ambitious projects and is recognized for the technical expertise of its people. This position is not remote/hybrid and will be based in a Turner office or project location. The role involves managing the overall day-to-day activity of the office accounting department and overseeing all office accounting staff.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field, and 5 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and/or experience
Thorough application of accounting principles (i.e. journal entries, general ledger)
Analytic ability to review and assess financial data, interpret trends, and recognize inconsistencies
Understands accounting implications of various contract terms
Demonstrates understanding of cash flows and implements procedures to optimize interest income
Knowledgeable of policies and standards to ensure compliance while identifying financial risks
Displays actions related to profitability and risk management and effectively communicates risk management issues
Exercises independent judgment and discretion with the ability to identify problems and initiate corrective action
Able to apply innovation to offer and implement suggestions to improve overall operations
Ability to manage many activities, requests, and short-cycle deadlines simultaneously
Able to observe performance and effectively provide performance feedback
Proficient with financial system applications, MS Excel, and MS Office
Self-motivated, adaptable and flexible to operate with minimal direction and little or no supervision while working in complex and changing environment.
Professional written and verbal communication skills
High degree of organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
Some travel

Nice To Haves

Construction industry experience preferred
Supervisory/management of a small team preferred

Responsibilities

Create supportive environment to develop high performing finance team, provide training opportunities and engage in mentoring relationships.
Lead accountants and other related team members, provide timely performance feedback and contribute to performance appraisals during annual performance cycle, utilizing talent management systems.
Review quarterly account reconciliations and make recommendations for improvement to Financial Manager.
Review monthly G&A monitor and assist Financial Manager in updating forecast.
Analyze and update estimating recovery monitor and review with Financial Manager and Chief Estimator.
Manage petty cash, payroll and joint venture bank accounts and reconciliations.
Review and approve monthly journal entries.
Assist in resolution of daily office issues including vendor disputes, escalate to Financial Manager as appropriate.
Review all office contracts and lease agreements prior to submission to Financial Manager for approval.
Ensure builders risk log is complete and insurance coverage is in place.
Review and approve orders from external suppliers.
Review charitable contribution requests and ensure compliance with policy.
Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.