Accounting Manager - Operational Finance - Office

Turner Construction Company•Cleveland, OH

1d•$92,000 - $115,000•Onsite

About The Position

Manage the overall day-to-day activity of the office accounting department and provide oversight of all office accounting staff. This role reports to the Financial Manager, Operational Finance.

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.
Understand 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 environments.
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 a supportive environment to develop a 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 the annual performance cycle, utilizing talent management systems.
Review quarterly account reconciliations and make recommendations for improvement to the Financial Manager.
Review monthly G&A monitor and assist the Financial Manager in updating the forecast.
Analyze and update the estimating recovery monitor and review with the Financial Manager and Chief Estimator.
Manage petty cash, payroll, and joint venture bank accounts and reconciliations.
Review and approve monthly journal entries.
Assist in the resolution of daily office issues, including vendor disputes, and escalate to the Financial Manager as appropriate.
Review all office contracts and lease agreements prior to submission to the Financial Manager for approval.
Ensure the 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.
Perform other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.