Accounting Manager

R.F. MacDonald Co.•Hayward, CA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Accounting Manager directs the organization’s accounting affairs and prepares financial analysis, financial statements, and supporting schedules to guide management. The role is responsible for financial policies, accounting practices, fiscal records, and the preparation and publication of financial reports and analysis. It has direct responsibility for or supervises accounting, audits, internal controls, and compliance with government regulations. The Accounting Manager oversees accounting functions including general ledger, accounts receivable, credit, billing, fixed assets, accounts payable, and payroll. The position leads the month-end close, reconciliations, reporting, budgeting support, tax and regulatory filings, audit coordination, cash-flow reporting, and credit and collections oversight. It also hires, trains, supervises, motivates, and develops accounting personnel and manages their workflow. This is a full-time, exempt position based at the corporate location. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The role may require long hours and occasional travel within operating cities and to out-of-area locations. The work takes place in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment. Salary is $150,000–$165,000.

Requirements

Four to six years of related job experience.
Bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) in Accounting, Finance, or Business required.
Ability to interpret GAAP and prepare required financial reporting.
Working knowledge of data collection, data analysis, and evaluation.
Ability to work with all levels of management.
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills, including the ability to manage priorities and workflow.
Versatility, flexibility, and willingness to work amid changing priorities.
Proven leadership and business acumen skills.
Demonstrated ability to supervise and motivate subordinates.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent Excel skills and proficiency with accounting software programs.
Strong management skills.
Strong knowledge of, and ability to keep current with, accounting, property-tax, and state-tax laws in California and Nevada.
Ability to apply knowledge to customers’ current and future needs and to multitask.

Nice To Haves

NetSuite experience is strongly preferred.
A bachelor’s degree and five to eight years of Accounting, Finance, or Tax experience are listed as preferred education and experience.
Adaptive experience is strongly desired but not required.
Construction or service industry experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Manage accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts receivable, credit, billing, fixed assets, accounts payable, and payroll.
Develop, analyze, and interpret financial and operational information to assess profitability, performance against budget, fiscal soundness, and operating effectiveness.
Complete the five-day month-end close with assistance from two staff accountants, including balance-sheet reconciliations and timely, accurate reporting.
Prepare standard financial statements and the monthly reporting package with supporting schedules and statements covering relevant monthly, quarterly, and annual results.
Work with the VP of Finance/Controller and assist general managers with the annual budget; summarize and review submissions for completeness and accuracy and clarify or support proposals.
Ensure compliance with Davis-Bacon Labor Standards on prevailing-wage projects, calculate prevailing-wage pay, and complete and submit certified payroll reports.
Oversee completion of California and Nevada sales tax returns.
Review, evaluate, and implement accounting systems, policies, and procedures to ensure internal controls.
Supervise monthly book closing and monthly account reviews.
Coordinate the annual independent audit, related documents, and other regulatory requirements.
Ensure compliance with statutory property-tax reporting.
Monitor customers to mitigate credit risk and ensure receivables are paid according to company terms; communicate collection issues to management and resolve them promptly.
Track and report daily, weekly, and future cash flow to the parent company.
Hire, train, supervise, motivate, and develop accounting personnel; manage and schedule workflow.
Evaluate personnel performance and maintain the skill level needed to meet company requirements.
Supervise accounting department personnel for general and project accounting, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, staff accounting, and payroll.