Business Manager

Kimley-Horn • West Palm Beach, FL

56d • Onsite

About The Position

Kimley-Horn is seeking a Regional Business Manager to join our South Florida Region's leadership team. This in-office position will be based in our West Palm Beach office. This highly visible role is a key member of our Accounting team and serves as a trusted business partner to regional leadership, practice leaders, and client-serving teams. The Business Manager plays a critical role in supporting regional financial performance, strengthening business operations, and reinforcing Kimley-Horn’s strong culture of accountability, collaboration, and service. The Business Manager will work closely with accounting professionals and project managers to support the region in achieving monthly and annual financial objectives through proactive analysis and hands-on partnership with project teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, engineering, or a related field
• 12+ years of relevant professional experience
• Demonstrated experience leading, mentoring, and developing teams
• Proven ability to ensure quality, accuracy, and consistency across accounting outputs and team interactions
• Track record of effective partnership with senior leadership, operational staff, and support teams at all levels
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced, relationship-driven environment
• Strong technical proficiency with accounting systems, ERP/MIS platforms, advanced Excel, AI-enabled technologies, and financial reporting tools, and the ability to analyze data and support informed business decisions
• Willingness to travel as needed

Nice To Haves

• AEC industry experience a plus
• Experience supporting annual planning and budgeting cycles preferred

Responsibilities

• Partnering with regional leadership and Practice Builder teams to support overall business and financial performance
• Providing oversight and guidance related to core regional financial metrics and performance trends
• Collaborating with Project Managers at all levels to support project financial management, forecasting, and accountability
• Mentoring, training, and leading regional accounting staff, fostering professional growth and high-quality outcomes
• Supporting and enhancing internal controls and financial processes to ensure consistency and accuracy
• Leading and supporting regional real estate efforts in coordination with firm leadership
• Building strong, collaborative relationships across engineering, planning, accounting, and corporate support teams
• Participating in and leading special projects and firm initiatives as assigned

Benefits

• 2-to-1 company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution
• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays
• Student loan matching in our 401(k)
• Performance-based bonuses
• Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs
• New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager