Construction Accounting Manager

Job Description

Overview

As a Top-10 ENR Contractor, Gilbane is a family-owned business with 45 offices that has been shaping communities since 1870. Consistently recognized as one of the most reputable construction management firms in the country, Gilbane is committed to delivering projects safely and on-time. You will have the opportunity to build schools, labs, hospitals, corporate offices, sports arenas and more!

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

You are a coach/leader who leads with an inclusive and empathetic mindset. You provide feedback and guidance to help others excel in their current or future roles. You determine priorities, delegate work, and effectively communicate progress. You establish measures to assess the impact, quality, and timeliness of results while praising successes and sharing lessons learned. You build high performing teams by attracting, engaging, developing, and retaining talented individuals through motivation and discipline to maximize impact on the organization and the individual.

You leverage business insights by understanding industry trends, local market/economic conditions, and Gilbane’s business model to make critical decisions and create competitive advantage. You deploy a strategic mindset when considering solutions to long-term opportunities and risks that may develop in the future.

Your core values match Gilbane’s: Integrity, Caring, Teamwork, Toughmindedness, Dedication to Excellence, Discipline, Loyalty, and Entrepreneurship.

Responsibilities

Manages all business unit expenses
Oversees Accountants and trains in all home office reporting requirements
Trains direct reports on processes, procedures, and completion of daily tasks
Manages workload and performance of direct reports including Account Practitioners, Senior Accountants, and Accountants, ensuring alignment with overall company standards
Assists the Business Controller with staff meetings and peer group meetings regularly
Ensures that forecasts are complete for all projects
Manages the monthly closing process for the business
Assists with the development of a cushion/risk analysis
Assists the Business Controller with quarterly forecasts
Fosters a positive and inclusive work environment to motivate and enagage team members
Aids in communicating company and department strategy to direct reports

Qualifications

Are you looking for a highly rewarding opportunity that provides extensive career growth opportunity?
Gilbane is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead financial administration and management for a business by communicating profitability and potential risks, assisting the controller for month-end close, and managing Work in Process (WIP) while overseeing a business with a revenue of $50M-100M.
This role will sit primarily in the office, but travel to the project job sites meeting with the project teams and subcontractors.
While managing your responsibilities to projects, you will be able to enroll in trainings through our award-winning Gilbane University to build leadership and technical skills.
In addition, you would work with an experienced team which provides you with the opportunity to learn new industry skills every day.
You will protect and promote the interests of both Gilbane and the client in all matters as well as demonstrating the personal characteristics of a developing leader.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field
5-10 years of experience
Or equivalent combination of education and experience
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
Ability to learn construction management and payment management software

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