Accounting Manager

Tri State General Contractors

$80K — $110K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • 5 to 10 years of progressive accounting experience
  • Local to the Escondido, CA area
  • Experience in accounting for a General Contractor
  • Hands-on experience with Sage 100 Construction and Autodesk software
  • Proven experience managing or supervising accounting staff

Responsibilities

  • Report directly to the CFO
  • Manage, mentor and evaluate a team of 10 accounting staff members
  • Oversee all full-cycle accounting functions including AP, AR, payroll, and general ledger
  • Ensure strict GAAP compliance in financial statements and practices
  • Lead WIP reporting and revenue recognition processes
  • Utilize Sage 100 and Autodesk to optimize project tracking and financial reporting
  • Manage corporate budgeting, cash flow forecasting, and variance analysis
  • Coordinate year-end audits and tax preparation with external CPA firms

Benefits

  • Competitive rates
  • Medical benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits
  • 401k plan
Full Job Description
Position Summary

We have an immediate opening for a skilled Accounting Manager to lead our financial operations in Escondido, CA. You will oversee all full-cycle accounting functions, ensure strict GAAP compliance, and directly manage a team of 5 to 10 accounting professionals. The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in construction accounting, project costing, and industry-specific software tools. Local candidates are preferred for this on-site role.

Responsibilities

Include but not limited to:
  • Report Directly to CFO
  • Team Leadership: Manage, mentor, and evaluate a team of 10 accounting staff members.
  • Financial Oversight: Oversee all full-cycle accounting, including AP, AR, payroll, and general ledger.
  • GAAP Compliance: Ensure all financial statements and practices adhere strictly to GAAP standards.
  • WIP Management: Lead the Work-in-Progress (WIP) reporting and revenue recognition processes.
  • Software Optimization: Utilize Sage 100 and Autodesk to streamline project tracking and financial reporting.
  • Budgeting & Forecasting: Manage corporate budgeting, cash flow forecasting, and variance analysis.
  • Audit & Tax: Coordinate year-end audits and tax preparation with external CPA firms.


Qualifications
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • Experience: 5 to 10 years of progressive accounting experience.
  • Location: Must be local to the Escondido, CA area (commutable distance).
  • Industry: Solid background working in accounting for a General Contractor.
  • Software: Hands-on experience with Sage 100 Construction and Autodesk software.
  • Management: Proven experience managing or supervising accounting staff.


Benefits
  • Competitive Rates
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401k


*This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice based on the needs of the department and company. To perform this job successfully, the perfect candidate will possess a proficient level of the knowledge, skills and abilities listed within this description. Please note, this document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise with the company.

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