Accounting Manager - Construction emphasis (FT - Client Services)

Nimbl•Salt Lake City, UT

4d•$75,000 - $85,000•Remote

About The Position

Nimbl provides essential business departments like accounting, IT, global staffing, and strategy under one roof to help growing companies scale without friction. With over 100 team members across the U.S., Philippines, and Latin America, Nimbl operates as a unified team serving ambitious business owners. The company focuses on building infrastructure that offers freedom for clients and employees, enabling focus on core activities, growth without chaos, and the ability to step back when needed. Nimbl offers remote flexibility, autonomy, clear accountability, leadership development, and opportunities for career expansion, emphasizing progression and growth for both clients and employees.

Requirements

Clear communication with clients and keeping agreements.
Ability to delegate first and build processes for consistent work execution.
Comfortable tracking time and managing to time budgets.
Strong review skills with attention to accuracy and completeness within scope.
Proactive in identifying ways to reduce rework and improve efficiency.
Construction experience: Comfort working with multiple construction clients and familiarity with construction/real estate industry and related accounting processes.
Core accounting experience: At least 5 years of small business accounting experience.
Experience with accrual adjusting entries.
Experience with fixed assets and debt schedules.
Experience preparing and analyzing financial statements.
Experience running payroll, including creating clear agreements, documenting processes, and meeting deadlines.
Experience paying bills using Bill.com or other bill pay platforms.
Strong computer skills, including proficiency in spreadsheets (especially Google Sheets) and accounting software.
Ability to self-teach and develop proficiency with various technology and software.
Comfortable delegating and overseeing routine work by digging into business processes, troubleshooting problems, giving training, and documenting clear instructions.
Must be able to work during regular US business hours.

Nice To Haves

Sales tax coordination.
Income tax coordination.
1099 processing (collecting W-9s, knowing when to start outreach, filing 1099s, and building a simple, repeatable annual process).

Responsibilities

Oversee the monthly close process from beginning to end for a portfolio of growing small business clients.
Act as the trusted point of contact for clients, understanding their business and goals.
Create and document workflows for Accounting Specialists (bookkeepers) and train them on these processes.
Ensure bookkeeping work is completed efficiently and on time.
Complete work that cannot be delegated.
Review bookkeeping, reconciliations, and financial statements for accuracy and completeness.
Deliver client-ready financials.
Answer client questions and create a consistently great client experience through clear communication, strong follow-through, and reliable delivery.
Keep work on track, within scope, and within time budgets.
Delegate tasks to Accounting Specialists and oversee their work.
Collaborate with a Controller for escalations, judgment calls, quality standards, onboarding, and scope/pricing adjustments.