Accounting Manager - Financial Center (SSO) - Cincinnati

Turner Construction•Cincinnati, OH

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Manage day‑to‑day operations of the Shared Services Organization (SSO) AR–GL team with a focus on Accounts Receivable and General Ledger workstreams. Ensure accurate postings, compliance with policies and regulations, timely month‑end close, and effective reporting. Support operational efficiency and contribute to strategic decision‑making across the organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and training.
Minimum of 4–5 years’ experience leading a team with strong leadership and team management abilities.
Lead by example and set standards for performance and behavior; act with integrity and professionalism while fostering a collaborative environment.
Negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
Strong interpersonal awareness and ability to work effectively across diverse backgrounds, respecting differences and fostering an inclusive team environment.
Skilled at guiding team members’ growth, aligning individual performance to organizational objectives.
Strategic thinking with the ability to balance long‑term vision with short‑term priorities.
Self‑motivated, adaptable, and flexible with the ability to operate with minimal direction while working in a complex and changing environment.
Thorough knowledge of accounting principles (e.g., journal entries, general ledger) and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Analytic ability to review and assess financial data, interpret trends, and recognize inconsistencies.
Thorough understanding of accounting implications of various contract terms, collective bargaining agreements, and government regulations.
Knowledgeable of policies and standards to ensure compliance and identify financial risks.
Able to identify and escalate financial and operational risks.
Exercise independent judgment and discretion with ability to identify problems and initiate corrective action.
Ability to solve problem and make decisions under pressure.
Ability to manage activities, requests, and short‑cycle deadlines for self and staff.
Familiar with continuous improvement concepts, methodologies, policies, principles, and practices to discover and implement opportunities to improve processes and systems.
Display actions related to profitability and risk management and able to escalate risk management issues.
Strong understanding of compliance frameworks and internal controls.
Project management skills (e.g., Agile, Lean, Six Sigma methodologies).
Proficient in financial systems and Microsoft Office applications with advanced Excel skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in ERP systems and shared services platforms (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Workday, Coupa).

Nice To Haves

Experience with data analysis and reporting tools including Excel, Power BI, and Tableau.
Knowledge of process automation (RPA, AI‑driven workflows).
Construction industry experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Manage day‑to‑day SSO teams and projects, engage stakeholders to understand their needs, and deliver value through responsive, high‑quality service.
Foster a supportive and Active Caring environment that develops a high‑performing team through ongoing training, coaching, and mentoring.
Serve as the SME, process owner, and primary point of contact for assigned workstreams and business centers.
Prioritize urgent and non‑standard stakeholder requests to ensure timely response and issue resolution
Develop and communicate operational processes that promote standardization, automation, and efficiency across the workstream.
Assess and identify workforce and system resource needs to ensure workstream activities and Service Level Agreements (SLAs) are met.
Ensure work complies with internal policies, industry standards, regulatory requirements, and quality expectations.
Facilitate cross‑functional collaboration and knowledge sharing across the SSO.
Align teamwork activities and priorities with the broader SSO strategy
Develop dashboards and track key metrics for SSO projects to provide transparency to leadership and stakeholders.
Analyze stakeholder feedback to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities to improve processes, systems, and customer satisfaction.
Foster continuous improvement by actively engaging team members in identifying, recommending, and documenting process improvements.
Facilitate constructive conversations that balance recognition with growth opportunities
Provide timely performance and development feedback and support annual performance reviews.
Monitor progress through quarterly check‑ins and adjust goals as business priorities evolve.
Lead annual performance review cycles, incorporating quantitative metrics and qualitative feedback.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Oversee general ledger activities, including auditing and posting journal entries, cash receipts, miscellaneous receipts, and cash applications.
Review and validate Blackline automated journal entry backups and communicate findings to profit center financial managers and staff.
Review and approve journal entries prepared by the team.
Coordinate daily with Treasury regarding cash management activities.
Maintain and communicate the monthly close schedule to ensure timely and accurate period‑end reporting.
Maintain employee distribution lists for accounts receivable reporting.
Manage and monitor team recovery hours in accordance with policy and business requirements.
Provide financial analysis to profit centers, conducting research and identifying accounting posting issues.