Regional Accounting Manager

Kimley-Horn • Dallas, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Kimley-Horn, a national consulting, engineering, and planning firm, is seeking a Regional Accounting Manager in their Dallas, Texas (TX) office. This is an in-office opportunity. This highly visible position will be a key member of the growing regional Accounting & Finance team, partnering with engineers, regional leadership, local practice, and firmwide teams. The Regional Accounting Manager will provide hands-on oversight of project cost accounting, revenue recognition, and project profitability analysis. They will also handle invoicing, collections, and expense management, along with monthly reconciliations and reporting for the region. This role involves growing, training, and supervising a staff of project accountants and accounting assistants, and will be responsible for hiring, training, and mentoring staff for future growth within a rapidly expanding firm. The Regional Accounting Manager will collaborate with the Regional Business Manager and other staff to help the region achieve its monthly/annual financial performance goals through analysis and a proactive partnership with client-facing Project Managers and project accounting staff. Building strong relationships and partnering with project managers at all levels to provide guidance and support are key to success in this position.

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
• 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 our Dallas metroplex offices as needed

Nice To Haves

• Industry experience (for accounting)
• Experience with Deltek Costpoint
• Experience with IBM Cognos Reporting

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on oversight of project cost accounting, revenue recognition, and project profitability analysis
• Provide invoicing, collections, and expense management
• Perform monthly reconciliations and reporting for the region
• Help grow, train, and supervise a staff of project accountants and accounting assistants
• Be responsible for hiring, training, and mentoring staff to develop them for future growth
• Work with the Regional Business Manager and other staff to assist the region in achieving its monthly/annual financial performance goals
• 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
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees