Regional Accounting Manager

Kimley-Horn • Seattle, WA

3d • $125,000 - $140,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Kimley-Horn — a national consulting, engineering, and planning firm — is seeking a Regional Accounting Manager in our Seattle, Washington office. This highly visible position will be a key member of our growing regional Accounting & Finance team and will partner with engineers, regional leadership, local practice and firmwide teams.
This office-based opportunity is located in our Seattle location at 1201 Third Avenue, Suite 2800, Seattle, Washington (WA) 98101.
The Regional Accounting Manager will provide hands-on oversight of project cost accounting, revenue recognition, and project profitability analysis. They will also provide invoicing, collections, and expense management, along with monthly reconciliations and reporting for the region. This position will help grow, train and supervise a staff of project accountants and accounting assistants, and will be responsible for hiring, training, and mentoring the staff to develop them for future growth within a rapidly expanding firm.The Regional Accounting Manager will work with the Regional Business Manager and other staff to assist the region in achieving its monthly/annual financial performance goals, through a combination of analysis and a proactive, hands-on partnership with client-facing Project Managers and project accounting staff. Building strong relationships will be key to achieving success in this position, as the individual will partner with project managers at all levels to provide guidance and support.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business related field - accounting or finance preferred
• At least 10+ years’ accounting experience including project or job cost accounting experience - industry experience preferred
• Supervisory experience leading and developing an accounting team
• Significant technical experience and associated quality assurance with Accounting software/MIS systems
• Demonstrated ability of ensuring quality related to the output and interactions of an accounting team
• Proven track record of having had significant interaction with senior management, staff, and other internal and external parties, including the ability to partner well with others at all levels of the organization and form effective relationships
• Possess strong oral and written communication skills
• Be a confident self-starter who pays close attention to detail while working in an engaging, fast-paced environment
• Strong Excel proficiency
• Ability to travel regularly to PNW offices, as well as regional offices as needed

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Deltek Costpoint, IBM Cognos Reporting a plus

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on oversight of project cost accounting, revenue recognition, and project profitability analysis.
• Provide invoicing, collections, and expense management, along with monthly reconciliations and reporting for the region.
• Grow, train and supervise a staff of project accountants and accounting assistants
• Responsible for hiring, training, and mentoring the staff to develop them for future growth within a rapidly expanding firm.
• Work with the Regional Business Manager and other staff to assist the region in achieving its monthly/annual financial performance goals, through a combination of analysis and a proactive, hands-on partnership with client-facing Project Managers and project accounting staff.
• Partner with project managers at all levels to provide guidance and support.

Benefits

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
• Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
• Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.

What This Job Offers

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