Accounting Manager
Job Description
Job Description
We are looking for an Accounting Manager to lead core financial activities for a construction organization based in Fairfax, Virginia. This role oversees reporting, budgeting, and ledger integrity while partnering with operational teams to support sound financial decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting expertise, a hands-on approach to month-end processes, and the ability to guide staff development in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:• Oversee the monthly close cycle by reviewing financial activity, confirming accurate postings, and helping produce timely internal reports and updated cash flow outlooks.
• Examine journal entries and account classifications to ensure financial records align with company standards, established accounting practices, and internal controls.
• Partner with teams across the division to address accounting issues, resolve discrepancies, and improve coordination on financial matters.
• Develop and manage operating budgets for several departments, offering guidance on expense planning and appropriate cost coding.
• Work closely with shared services partners to align deliverables, maintain consistency in accounting support, and resolve processing issues efficiently.
• Prepare and review account support, transaction documentation, and general ledger analysis to meet policy requirements and audit readiness expectations, including Sarbanes-Oxley compliance needs.
• Lead reconciliation efforts for key balance sheet and income statement accounts, investigating variances and escalating material concerns when needed.
• Assign responsibilities based on team members’ strengths, contribute to performance feedback, and provide ongoing coaching to strengthen technical and leadership capabilities.
The ideal Accounting Manager MUST have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
Other requirements for the Accounting Manager role include and are not limited to:
• 5+ years of public accounting experience w/ private mix or straight public from Big 4
• CPA a plus
• Experience supporting homebuilding a plus
• Ability to prepare budgets, analyze financial results, and contribute to cash flow forecasting
• Excellent communication skills
• Advanced Microsoft Excel
Please reach out to Mahil Santram via LinkedIn if you are the ideal Accounting Manager for this role.
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