Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting. Maintain the close calendar and coordinate accounting deadlines across the finance team. Prepare, review, and post journal entries, accruals, reallocations, and other accounting transactions. Review work prepared by team members to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with accounting policies. Prepare and review account reconciliations, supporting schedules, and close documentation. Maintain the general ledger, chart of accounts, and financial reporting structures. Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and supporting schedules. Partner with operational teams to ensure accurate financial reporting and project-related accounting activity. Prepare sales tax filings and support other compliance and regulatory reporting requirements. Review bank reconciliations, monitor cash activity, and assist with cash forecasting. Support budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial performance reporting. Prepare ad hoc financial analyses and management reports. Coordinate audit requests and assist with annual financial statement audits. Support the design, implementation, and monitoring of internal controls and accounting policies. Stay current on accounting standards and assist with evaluating and implementing changes as needed. Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, systems, and reporting efficiency. Participate in system implementations, enhancements, and special projects. Provide guidance and mentorship to accounting staff and support cross-functional collaboration. Assist with workflow management, issue resolution, and continuous improvement initiatives within the accounting department. Perform other duties as assigned.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or CPA-track preferred. 3+ years of progressive accounting, financial reporting, or general ledger experience. Experience in a construction, engineering, professional services, project-based, or similar environment preferred. Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, month-end close, budgeting, forecasting, accruals, and internal controls. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. Experience with ERP systems and financial management software. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Collaborative and team-oriented with the ability to build effective relationships across departments and with external stakeholders. Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy, quality, and continuous process improvement. Strong financial systems aptitude and ability to learn new technologies and processes quickly.