Accounting Manager (Project Accounting Focus)

ISN Global Enterprises•Claremont, CA

3h•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a hands-on Accounting Manager to own and strengthen the day-to-day financial operations of a growing technology and infrastructure services firm. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, project-based environment and enjoys both rolling up their sleeves and contributing to higher-level financial insight. The Accounting Manager is responsible for core accounting functions, cash flow visibility, and project-based financial tracking, while providing leadership with timely, accurate, and actionable financial information. This is a high-impact role with a clear path to grow into a Controller position as the company continues to scale. This position is primarily in-office, with occasional visits to project sites as needed, and reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field.
3–7+ years of accounting experience, including project-based or construction accounting.
Experience with job costing, progress billing, or contract-based revenue.
Strong understanding of accounts receivable, collections, and cash flow management.
Proficiency in QuickBooks.
Ability to read and interpret contracts and project-related financial terms.
Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through.
Self-starter who is comfortable working independently in a growing environment.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records in QuickBooks.
Prepare monthly financial statements and internal management reports.
Develop and manage budgets, monitoring performance and identifying variances.
Provide financial analysis and reporting to leadership, delivering timely and actionable insights.
Own and manage daily cash balances and short-term cash flow forecasting to ensure ongoing liquidity and operational stability.
Proactively manage accounts receivable, including aging, collections strategy, and reducing DSO.
Establish and maintain disciplined billing and collections processes to accelerate cash inflows.
Own and manage accounts payable and vendor payment strategy, ensuring disciplined cash management while maintaining strong vendor relationships.
Identify potential cash flow risks in advance and communicate actionable insights to leadership.
Continuously improve cash flow visibility through reporting, dashboards, and process enhancements.
Prepare and manage progress billings based on contract terms.
Partner with project managers to track job costs, budgets, and profitability, ensuring financial accountability across projects.
Prepare project cost reports and proactively identify margin risks.
Maintain project-related financial data and support accurate revenue tracking.
Manage payroll processes, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely submission.
Support prevailing wage reporting and compliance requirements where applicable.
Coordinate HR and compliance matters with internal or external partners.
Collaborate with and provide guidance to administrative and accounting support staff.
Identify and implement improvements to financial processes, reporting, and efficiency.
Design and implement scalable financial systems to support company growth.