Manager Construction Accounting - Lakeland

Publix Super Markets•Lakeland, FL

About The Position

Throughout our history, our associates and customers have helped Publix grow from a single store into the largest employee-owned grocery chain in the United States. We thank them by remaining deeply dedicated to customer service and community involvement and being a great place to work. We've earned numerous awards for these efforts and we’re seeking dedicated individuals to continue growing our Brand! Join us if you are passionate about creating and delivering a World-Class Customer Experience! Apply today. The purpose of this position is to provide strategic advice, financial accounting and analytical guidance on all Publix construction projects overseen by Industrial Construction and Facilities Construction. This includes leadership of a multi-level construction-based accounting team responsible for all capital investment project development, financial oversight, contractor construction accounting, analysis of financial impacts of change orders, contract terms adherence, timely reporting of project financial status and special projects as requested for both Industrial Construction and Facilities Construction. This position will manage all HR responsibilities (hiring, performance management, team management and associate development). The Construction Accounting Manager oversees the accounting and analytical process for large industrial construction projects through communication with Publix Engineers and outside contractors to ensure controls are in place and contractual agreements are being adhered to. This includes: managing financial accounting including change order impacts and payment applications, interpreting how to correctly handle unique situations such as insurance loss recoveries and applying Publix fixed asset accounting process guidelines related to large scale construction projects and all other projects involving Facilities resources or contractual agreements provide timely and accurate project cost tracking, ensuring proper account recording and overall maintenance of the fixed asset additions recorded in the SAP Investment and Project Systems modules working independently as a subject matter expert (SME) in guiding Industrial Operations management in daily functions or special projects related to Facilities operations throughout the year. This includes formal financial updates to senior leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or another analytical discipline or equivalent experience
eight (8) or more years relevant business experience
knowledge of Accounting/ Financial Concepts
advanced knowledge of Publix’s Accounting Departments
be at least 20 years old with a valid driver’s license and authorization to drive a company vehicle (on or before his or her start date in the position
knowledge of information technology
project management skills
knowledge of Manufacturing and Distribution operations
exceptional verbal, writing and presentation skills when sharing ideas and conclusions
intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
willingness to travel extensively, with overnight stays, depending on workload. Travel could be as much as 3 days per week for up to two-years on specific projects.
willingness to work weekends, extended hours, and be on call 24/7 as business needs are required

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Accounting or MBA with concentration in Accounting or Finance
twelve (12) or more years of construction accounting experience
five (5) or more years of associate supervision
seven (7) years’ experience with SAP or equivalent software
Certified Public Accountant, Certified Management Accountant and/or Certified Construction Industry Financial Professionals (CCIFP)
knowledge of applied statistics
knowledge of Tax Regulation on Products and Services
knowledge of core Publix systems (Manufacturing, Distribution, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Retail, Real Estate, Legal) and the inter-relationships of those systems
knowledge of Publix strategy
construction contractor financial management skills
advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
knowledge of the following or equivalent: SAP Finance, SAP Project Systems, SAP Fixed Asset or Business Intelligence (BI)
knowledge of Publix structured writing templates such as procedures, memos and financial summaries

Responsibilities

leadership of a multi-level construction-based accounting team responsible for all capital investment project development, financial oversight, contractor construction accounting, analysis of financial impacts of change orders, contract terms adherence, timely reporting of project financial status and special projects as requested for both Industrial Construction and Facilities Construction
manage all HR responsibilities (hiring, performance management, team management and associate development)
oversees the accounting and analytical process for large industrial construction projects through communication with Publix Engineers and outside contractors to ensure controls are in place and contractual agreements are being adhered to
managing financial accounting including change order impacts and payment applications
interpreting how to correctly handle unique situations such as insurance loss recoveries and applying Publix fixed asset accounting process guidelines related to large scale construction projects and all other projects involving Facilities resources or contractual agreements
provide timely and accurate project cost tracking, ensuring proper account recording and overall maintenance of the fixed asset additions recorded in the SAP Investment and Project Systems modules
working independently as a subject matter expert (SME) in guiding Industrial Operations management in daily functions or special projects related to Facilities operations throughout the year
formal financial updates to senior leadership

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