Are you looking for a highly rewarding opportunity that provides extensive career growth opportunity? Gilbane is seeking an Accounting Manager. The Accounting Manager leads 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 portfolio of multiple +$500M projects. This role will sit primarily in the office (Columbus or Cleveland), but travel to the project job sites meeting with the project teams and subcontractors.

• Manages workload and performance of (3-5) 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
• Fosters a positive and inclusive work environment to motivate and engage team members
• Effectively communicates project financial health to non-financial operations leadership.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

Financial Analysis

• Interpret and analyze significant financial issues.
• Direct others in financial reporting and trend analysis.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Connect budgets and forecasts.
• Improve forecasting accuracy through analytics.
• Educate teams on maximizing profit and minimizing expenses.

Financial Reporting & Communication

• Optimize accounting processes.
• Ensure quality and timeliness of reporting.

Risk Management

• Escalate financial risks appropriately.
• Recommend mitigation actions.

KEY FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES:

• Leverage Business Insights – Understand and act on industry trends, local market and economic conditions and our business model to make decisions and create competitive advantage.
• Deploy a Strategic Mindset - Take a broad, global perspective when considering proactive solutions to long-term opportunities and risks that might develop in the future.
• Display Emotional Intelligence - Demonstrate the capacity to recognize feelings and patterns of behavior and those of others. Manage emotions effectively in ourselves and our relationships.
• Build High Performing Teams - Attract, select, develop, recognize, and retain talented individuals. Utilize motivation and discipline to maximize performance and impact on the organization.
• Drive Team Accountability - Determine priorities and delegate work; monitor and communicate progress. Establish measures to assess the impact, quality and timeliness of results; praise success and learn from mistakes.
• Coach and Develop Others - Provide feedback, instruction, and development guidance to help others excel in their current or future job responsibilities. Plan for and support development of individual skills and abilities.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field
• 8-10 years of experience
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Ability to learn construction management and payment management software

Salary to be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience of the applicant, as well as the internal equity and alignment with the team.

For Ohio this ranges from $110,000-$151,250 plus benefits and retirement program.

Gilbane offers an excellent total compensation package which includes competitive health and welfare benefits and a generous profit-sharing/401k plan. We invest in our employees’ education and have built Gilbane University into a top training organization in the construction industry. Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.