Financial Reporting Manager

Signal Energy•Houston, TX

About The Position

We are seeking a highly technical and execution-oriented Financial Reporting Manager to support a complex, project-based construction environment and rigorous reporting and compliance standards. This role will be responsible for maintaining the integrity of the general ledger, overseeing accounting close activities, financial reporting, and ensuring strict adherence to U.S. GAAP and internal control requirements. Reporting to the Assistant Controller, this individual will play a critical role in supporting financial reporting, audit readiness, and the continued build-out of a scalable, well-controlled accounting infrastructure aligned with rigorous reporting and compliance standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
CPA required.
7–10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including meaningful experience in construction accounting and percentage-of-completion (POC)
Proficiency in GAAP and experience with ERP systems (e.g., Vista Viewpoint or similar).
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across departments.
Demonstrated ability to operate in a high-accountability, deadline-driven environment with exposure to audit and reporting requirements

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in an EPC, construction, or project-based environment
Exposure to SOX controls and Financial Reporting requirements
Experience with Vista Viewpoint or similar ERP systems
Advanced Excel skills and ability to work with large, complex datasets

Responsibilities

General Ledger (GL) Accounting: Own and execute a disciplined monthly close process, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of all financial data
Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, and account analyses with a high standard of precision
Maintain integrity of the general ledger, including complex areas such as intercompany, accruals, and reserves
Identify and proactively resolve accounting issues, discrepancies, and control gaps
Construction Accounting & Percentage-of-Completion (POC): Oversee job cost tracking, work-in-progress (WIP) reporting, and progress billings.
Ensure proper application of POC accounting for long-term contracts, including revenue recognition, cost allocation, and milestone tracking.
Partner with project managers to analyze project budgets, cost forecasts, and profitability.
Monitor change orders and ensure compliance with contractual billing terms and revenue recognition policies.
Financial Reporting & Compliance: Support preparation of financial statements in compliance with U.S. GAAP reporting requirements (annual and quarterly requirements, footnote disclosures)
Assist in building and maintaining a financial reporting framework, including disclosure support schedules
Partner with external auditors, including preparation of audit schedules, responding to technical accounting inquiries, and supporting increasingly rigorous audit and reporting requirement
Support internal controls efforts, including documentation, implementation, and execution of key controls
Ensure adherence to internal policies, regulatory requirements, and evolving compliance standards
Financial Analysis & Decision Support: Provide financial analysis, variance reporting, and insights to support management decision-making.
Support forecasting, budgeting, and project-level profitability analysis
Act as a business partner to operations, helping drive financial discipline at the project level
Identify risks and opportunities impacting margin, cash flow, and financial performance
Process Improvement & Team Collaboration: Identify and implement process improvements to support scale, efficiency, and auditability
Drive standardization of accounting processes across projects and entities
Support ERP optimization and system enhancements (Vista Viewpoint or similar)
Contribute to building a best-in-class accounting function capable of supporting a well-controlled accounting environment aligned with best-in-class reporting and compliance standards
Team Leadership & Development Supervise and develop accounting staff, ensuring high-quality output and accountability
Establish clear expectations around accuracy, timeliness, and ownership
Foster a culture of discipline, continuous improvement, and operational excellence