Accounting Manager

Bird Dog Talent Consulting & Recruiting • Winder, GA

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About The Position

Accounting Manager (Hands-On) – Winder, GA Overview A growing, private equity-backed construction services company is seeking a hands-on Accounting Manager to take full ownership of the accounting and financial operations. This is a high-impact role for someone who wants more than just maintaining the books — this person will bring structure, improve processes, and help build a more disciplined financial operation as the company scales. This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a lean environment, being close to the business, and partnering directly with leadership on both financial and operational decisions.

Requirements

• 5+ years of accounting experience, ideally in a small business or multi-entity environment
• Strong experience managing full-cycle accounting independently
• Proficiency with QuickBooks Online
• Strong skills in Excel and/or Google Sheets
• Comfortable working in a lean, hands-on environment with broad responsibilities
• Tech-savvy with the ability to improve and adapt systems

Responsibilities

• Own the full accounting cycle , including general ledger, reconciliations, and the close process.
• Lead month-end and year-end close with accuracy and timeliness.
• Build and manage the annual budget in partnership with leadership.
• Deliver clear, actionable financial reporting (P&L, balance sheet, job profitability, KPIs).
• Partner with external CPA on tax filings and financial reviews .
• Track and analyze job-level profitability , including labor, materials, and margins.
• Manage billing, collections, and accounts receivable with clear follow-through.
• Oversee accounts payable, vendor payments, and expense management .
• Maintain visibility into cash position, receivables, and payables timing .
• Ensure vendor compliance documentation (W-9s, COIs, subcontractor records) is current.
• Process weekly payroll and maintain employee/subcontractor records.
• Administer benefits, workers' comp, and insurance programs .
• Manage licenses, permits, and regulatory compliance .
• Serve as point of contact for insurance carriers and audits .
• Partner with leadership on job costing, margin analysis, and forecasting .
• Build reporting that is actually used to run the business .
• Align financial data with operational systems to ensure accuracy and visibility .
• Support leadership with KPIs, dashboards, and decision-making insights .
• Identify gaps and build better financial processes and controls .
• Improve how financial data is captured, reported, and used.
• Leverage tools like QuickBooks Online, Excel, and reporting systems effectively.
• Support system alignment between operational and financial data.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed