Accounting Manager - Consulting OpportunityCompany: Confidential - Construction & Engineering Company
Location: Seattle, WA (Onsite)
Industry: Construction & Engineering
Company Size: $1B+ Annual Revenue
Position: Accounting Manager - Consultant
Duration: Through Year-End, with Potential Extension
Compensation: Competitive, Based on Experience
Position SummaryThe Accounting Manager Consultant will work closely with the Controller to evaluate and improve existing accounting processes, strengthen internal controls, and optimize the company's use of Viewpoint Vista ERP.
This is a hands-on consulting position focused on improving the efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of accounting operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong construction accounting background, extensive experience with Viewpoint Vista, and a demonstrated history of implementing process improvements in complex accounting environments.
The position does not require direct supervision of accounting staff but will involve collaboration with accounting leadership and operational teams.
Key Responsibilities- Evaluate existing accounting processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and internal controls.
- Develop, document, and implement standardized accounting policies, procedures, and workflows.
- Optimize the use of Viewpoint Vista ERP to improve accounting operations, reporting capabilities, and overall system efficiency.
- Support and continuously improve the month-end close process to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
- Establish standardized account reconciliation procedures, documentation requirements, review processes, and deadlines.
- Identify opportunities to automate manual accounting processes and reduce inefficiencies.
- Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) to improve consistency and reduce reliance on institutional knowledge.
- Partner with the Controller and accounting leadership to address operational challenges and implement sustainable improvements.
- Collaborate with operational teams to improve the quality, timeliness, and completeness of financial information.
- Establish accounting KPIs to monitor close timelines, reconciliations, transaction processing, and other key accounting activities.
- Assist with financial reporting, audit preparation, and internal control enhancements.
- Support accounting process improvements related to ongoing growth and future acquisition integrations.
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- Strong accounting experience within the construction, engineering, or related industries.
- Hands-on experience with Viewpoint Vista ERP strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated experience evaluating, redesigning, and implementing accounting processes and procedures.
- Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, reconciliations, month-end close, and financial reporting.
- Experience developing SOPs, improving internal controls, and implementing accounting best practices.
- Advanced Excel skills.
- Ability to work independently, identify problems, and implement practical solutions.
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with accounting and operational stakeholders.
- Experience supporting accounting operations in a large, complex, or rapidly growing organization preferred.
- CPA or CMA preferred but not required.
Ideal Candidate ProfileThe ideal candidate is an experienced, hands-on accounting professional with a strong construction industry background and deep familiarity with Viewpoint Vista ERP. This individual has a track record of identifying inefficiencies, implementing practical process improvements, and creating scalable accounting procedures.
The consultant must be comfortable working independently, partnering with senior accounting leadership, and driving projects through completion without requiring direct supervisory authority.
Additional Details- Primarily onsite in Seattle, WA.
- Flexible working hours.
- Approximately 40 hours per week with limited overtime expected.
- Initial consulting engagement through year-end, with potential extension based on business needs and future accounting system integration projects.
