Accounting Manager

Gateway Search Associates•Philadelphia, PA

10d

About The Position

Fast-Track Your Career Are you a high-performing accounting professional ready to step into a leadership role with a clear, defined trajectory to Controller? Our client is a premier, multi-discipline industrial fabrication and heavy mechanical services corporation with a 130-year legacy of excellence. Serving critical global markets, defense contractors, and vital government agencies, they provide unmatched stability and a pipeline of high-value projects. We are seeking a hands-on, ambitious Accounting Manager who wants to master financial operations, mentor a talented team, and actively prepare to take the reins as the future financial executive. Why Join Them? This role is explicitly designed for growth. You will work closely with leadership to absorb institutional knowledge and transition into the Controller position. Our client has thrived for over a century by partnering with both massive commercial sectors and high-security government/defense agencies. You will own the full accounting lifecycle, drive ERP optimizations, and act as a strategic partner to departmental leaders.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; a CPA or MBA is highly preferred and will fast-track advancement.
5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including a proven track record of supervising or managing a team.
Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP, robust experience with enterprise ERP systems, and advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

Lead the month-end, quarterly, and annual close processes.
Prepare high-level financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP and deliver variance analyses to leadership.
Oversee all daily accounting functions, including AP (vendor relations, 1099s), AR (billing, cash application, collections), and Fixed Assets (depreciation, capitalization, and construction-in-progress).
Monitor daily cash activity, oversee bank reconciliations, and support precise cash-flow forecasting and working capital management.
Enhance accounting policies, maintain tight internal controls, and serve as the primary point of contact for external audits and tax filings.
Supervise, mentor, and elevate the accounting staff, establishing clear priorities and a culture of continuous improvement.