We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to lead core accounting operations for a construction-focused organization in Long Island City, New York. This role combines hands-on ownership of financial reporting with leadership responsibilities, supporting both project-based accounting activities and broader corporate close processes. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to partner effectively with operational leaders to monitor financial performance.
Responsibilities:
- Direct daily accounting activities across project and corporate functions, ensuring accurate reporting and strong financial controls.
- Lead the month-end close process, prepare timely financial statements, and review results for completeness and accuracy.
- Oversee job cost accounting, budgeting, and forecasting to support informed decision-making across active construction projects.
- Collaborate with project managers to evaluate job progress, compare budget to actual spending, and address financial variances.
- Supervise and develop a team of four accounting professionals, setting priorities and maintaining high-quality output.
- Manage account reconciliations, journal entry review, and general ledger integrity throughout each reporting cycle.
- Coordinate year-end audit support and assist with tax return preparation by organizing schedules and responding to external requests.
- Support accounting system administration and related process improvements tied to project and financial reporting needs.
- 5+ years of accounting experience, including leadership responsibility within a construction or contractor environment.
- Strong background in month-end close, general ledger management, and preparation of financial statements.
- Experience with project accounting, including job costing, budget tracking, and forecast analysis.
- Ability to perform and review account reconciliations, journal entries, and related supporting documentation.
- Familiarity with year-end audit processes and coordination of information for tax reporting.
- Proven ability to work closely with project managers and other operational stakeholders on financial performance matters.
- CPA designation preferred or strong equivalent technical accounting credentials.