Accounting Manager

Aston Carter•Miami, FL

10d•$70 - $80•Onsite

About The Position

The Accounting Manager will lead revenue and cost of sales accounting activities in a large, fast-paced, transaction-intensive organization focused on homebuilding. The role emphasizes accurate revenue recognition under ASC 606 and U.S. GAAP, timely financial close, and effective internal controls in a SOX-compliant environment. It combines technical accounting, team guidance, and process transformation, working closely with Accounting, FP&A, Operations, Treasury, and other business partners to improve financial processes, reporting accuracy, and data quality and to advance automation, analytics, and AI-enabled accounting solutions. This role is fully onsite five days per week in a professional corporate office in Miami, Florida. It uses financial systems and tools including ERP, reconciliation, reporting, and analytics platforms, while the organization adopts automation and AI-enabled productivity solutions. The office culture emphasizes collaboration, growth, and continuous improvement, and professional business attire is expected. The position is contract to hire.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
Approximately 5–8 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in complex, transaction-intensive environments.
Strong working knowledge of ASC 606 and demonstrated ability to apply revenue recognition guidance under U.S. GAAP.
Solid technical foundation in U.S. GAAP and experience applying it to revenue and broader financial reporting matters.
Hands-on experience with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close, including journal entries, reconciliations, supporting schedules, and variance analysis.
Revenue accounting and revenue recognition experience in a corporate or public company setting.
Experience in a SOX-compliant environment, including maintaining documentation, executing internal controls, and supporting audit requests.
Strong reconciliation skills and attention to detail when reviewing and resolving account balances.
Proficiency in financial reporting and analysis, including interpreting results and explaining variances.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on process improvement and data quality.
Effective written and verbal communication skills, including explaining complex accounting matters clearly and concisely.
Ability to collaborate across Accounting, FP&A, Operations, Treasury, and other functions.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to mentor and guide senior and staff accountants.
Ability to take ownership of revenue and cost of sales accounting processes and drive continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
CPA certification.
Public accounting experience and/or public company accounting experience.
Experience in homebuilding, real estate, construction, or similarly transaction-intensive industries.
Experience with JD Edwards EnterpriseOne, BlackLine, Hyperion, Essbase, Power BI, Alteryx, or comparable ERP, reconciliation, and reporting platforms.
Exposure to Microsoft Copilot or similar AI-enabled productivity tools.
Experience implementing accounting automation, scalable process improvements, or AI-enabled accounting solutions.
Demonstrated interest in automation, analytics, and accounting process optimization.
Comfort working with emerging technologies to modernize accounting workflows.
Interest in building deeper expertise in ASC 606, U.S. GAAP, SOX, and public-company financial reporting.
Desire to mentor accounting professionals and develop broader leadership experience.

Responsibilities

Oversee revenue and cost of sales accounting activities, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with ASC 606 and U.S. GAAP.
Manage and perform revenue recognition activities, including reviewing contracts and transactions for appropriate treatment under ASC 606.
Lead or support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, including preparing and reviewing journal entries, reconciliations, supporting schedules, and variance analysis.
Prepare and review financial reports related to revenue, cost of sales, and other key performance metrics, ensuring reported results are consistent and reliable.
Maintain and improve account reconciliation processes and ensure timely identification and resolution of discrepancies.
Support SOX compliance by maintaining documentation, executing internal controls, and following established policies and procedures.
Coordinate and respond to internal and external audit requests, providing schedules, explanations, and supporting evidence.
Partner with FP&A, Operations, Treasury, and other business functions to align accounting outcomes with operational activities and business objectives.
Identify, recommend, and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, scalability, and accuracy in revenue and cost of sales accounting.
Help design and deploy automation, analytics, and AI-enabled accounting tools to modernize workflows and reduce manual effort.
Use ERP, reconciliation, and reporting platforms to streamline data flows and improve reporting quality.
Mentor and guide senior and staff accountants, supporting their development and reinforcing technical accounting and control best practices.
Manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality and compliance.
Contribute to a culture of opportunity, growth, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the accounting function.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Critical illness insurance
Accident insurance
Hospital insurance
401(k) retirement plan, with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Voluntary life and AD&D insurance for the employee and dependents
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time off/leave, including PTO, vacation, or sick leave, subject to eligibility and plan terms