Branch Accounting Manager

Hoffman & Hoffman Inc•Greensboro, NC

About The Position

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Branch Accounting Manager to join our finance team. This role will support the Controller in overseeing accounting operations, ensuring compliance with GAAP, and managing financial reporting. A key responsibility will be managing the sales branch level accounting, such as percentage of completion accounting for contracts, ensuring proper revenue recognition in accordance with ASC 606, job cost accounting, branch payroll for commission salespeople, and day-to-day accounting operations. The position serves as the financial partner to the Branch Managers - ensuring accurate reporting, strong internal controls, timely close, and proactive insight into margins, cash flow, and operational performance. This is a hands-on leadership role that requires both technical accounting expertise and strong business partnership skills. This position requires an individual that has a desire to serve both internal and external customers with the ability to manage multiple priorities with deadlines while maintaining confidentiality and attention to detail. The company continues to show steady growth, and the Branch Accounting Manager is required to have a strong focus on the continued improvement of processes and controls.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership or senior accounting role.
Proficiency in ERP systems and financial reporting tools
Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, financial modeling).
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, and other office procedures.
Strong attention to detail and organization.
Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly with limited supervision.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of staff
Ability to convey information effectively and clearly in both verbal and written form.
Possess the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
Ability to take care of both internal and external customers’ needs while following company procedures.
Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines and to take constructive advantage of idle periods.
Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one’s ability using his or her own drive or initiative.
Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task with the ability to multitask.
Must be reliable, responsible, dependable, and fulfilling of obligations.
Must be detail oriented, results oriented and able to embrace and adapt to change, along with the ability to effectively multi-task in a deadline driven atmosphere.
Ability to effectively build relationships with customers and coworkers.
Set the standards for delivering high customer service and lead by example.

Responsibilities

Supervise, coach, and develop direct reports, setting clear expectations, providing regular feedback, and conducting performance evaluations (not immediately, but likely in time)
Account for branch level transactions including branch payroll, expenses, and accruals.
Partner and cross function with our H&H Corporate accounting team
Involvement in acquisition accounting, ERP reporting improvements and other growth-fueled tasks as assigned
Analyze monthly general ledger activity, journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations to various accounts to ensure they are recorded appropriately
Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with GAAP.
Work closely with senior accountants and staff, providing support and direction on complex accounting matters.
Maintain the general ledger and ensure proper classification of accounts.
Support the month-end and year-end closing processes, including journal entries and reconciliations.
Prepare various account reconciliations and assist with the balance sheet analyses and other financial reports during month end close process
Assist in preparing budgets and financial forecasts.
Analyze financial performance and provide insights for cost control and efficiency improvements.
Support cash flow management and reporting.
Maintain various spreadsheets to support financial transactions and analyses of various expenses
Direct finance responsibility and oversight of subsidiary ledger
Offers suggestion about resource utilization, streamline processes, etc.
Assist in quarterly reporting requirements
Assist with preliminary and year-end audits
Involved in other accounting and financial projects as assigned
Contribute to Team Effort by leading by example; initiating an open and positive attitude; coordinating all the above tasks for the company in a professional manner