Regional Accounting Manager

Kimley-Horn • Dallas, TX

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Kimley-Horn is seeking a Regional Accounting Manager for its Dallas, Texas office. This is an in-office opportunity. The role is a key member of the growing regional Accounting & Finance team and partners with engineers, regional leadership, local practices, and firmwide teams.

The manager provides hands-on oversight of project cost accounting, revenue recognition, and project profitability analysis, as well as invoicing, collections, expense management, monthly reconciliations, and regional reporting. The position also leads the growth and development of project accountants and accounting assistants, including hiring, training, supervision, and mentoring. Working with the Regional Business Manager and other staff, the manager supports the region’s monthly and annual financial performance goals through analysis and proactive partnership with project managers and project accounting staff. Building effective relationships and providing guidance and support to project managers at all levels are central to the role.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field; accounting or finance preferred.
• At least 10 years of accounting experience, including project or job cost accounting experience.
• Supervisory experience leading and developing an accounting team.
• Significant technical experience with accounting software or MIS systems, including associated quality assurance.
• Demonstrated ability to ensure quality in the output and interactions of an accounting team.
• Track record of significant interaction with senior management, staff, and internal and external parties, and ability to partner across organizational levels and form effective relationships.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Confident self-starter with close attention to detail who can work in an engaging, fast-paced environment.
• Strong Excel proficiency.
• Ability to travel regularly to Dallas metroplex offices as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Industry experience.
• Experience with Deltek Costpoint.
• Experience with IBM Cognos Reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project cost accounting, revenue recognition, and project profitability analysis.
• Manage invoicing, collections, expense management, monthly reconciliations, and regional reporting.
• Grow, hire, train, supervise, and mentor project accountants and accounting assistants.
• Work with the Regional Business Manager and other staff to help the region achieve monthly and annual financial performance goals.
• Partner proactively with project managers and project accounting staff, providing guidance and support.
• Build strong working relationships with project managers at all levels.
• Travel regularly to Dallas metroplex offices as needed.

Benefits

• Retirement plan with a 2-to-1 company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary plus bonus) and an 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 the 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