Professional Engineering Consultants

Senior Accounting Manager

Miami, FL 33186In-Person
Legal & Accounting
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field
  • CPA required
  • 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in AEC industry
  • Strong expertise in general ledger management and month-end close processes
  • Proven experience in managing and reviewing accounting work
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including pivot tables and data modeling
  • Experience with ERP systems, particularly Deltek and BlackLine

Responsibilities

  • Own and lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
  • Review and approve journal entries and account reconciliations
  • Maintain integrity of the general ledger and ensure GAAP compliance
  • Identify and drive improvements to workflows and controls
  • Prepare and review financial statements and internal management reports
  • Coordinate deliverables for audits and support M&A activities
  • Leverage AI-driven tools to enhance automation within accounting

Benefits

  • Opportunity to shape the accounting function with modern tools
  • Fully remote work for candidates in Eastern Time Zone
  • High-impact role with visibility and influence over strategic financial initiatives
  • Professional growth opportunities through mentorship and management of staff
  • Involvement in cross-functional initiatives and system implementations
Full Job Description
What Your Day Will Look Like:

Consor Engineers is seeking a highly skilled and meticulous Senior Accounting Manager to lead core general ledger operations and drive an efficient, accurate, and scalable month-end close process. This role will oversee day-to-day accounting activities, manage a small team, and serve as a key partner in financial reporting, audit readiness, and technical accounting matters.

The ideal candidate is a firsthand leader with deep experience in GAAP accounting, financial reporting, and system-driven process improvements. This individual will also play a critical role in enhancing automation and leveraging modern finance technologies, including AI-enabled tools, to improve efficiency and accuracy.

This is a high-impact opportunity for a driven accounting leader to step into a visible, growth-oriented role with influence over processes, systems, and strategic initiatives. You'll have the opportunity to shape the accounting function, implement modern tools, and contribute to the organization's scalability and success.

The role can be fully remote for candidates in the Eastern Time Zone

What You'll Do:

  • Own and lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, ensuring timely and accurate financial results.
  • Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and support schedules prepared by staff.
  • Maintain integrity of the general ledger and ensure compliance with GAAP and internal policies.
  • Identify and drive improvements to close timelines, workflows, and controls.
  • Prepare and review monthly financial statements, variance analyses, and internal management reports.
  • Support external reporting requirements and ensure accuracy and completeness of disclosures.
  • Analyze financial results to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
  • Ensure compliance with GAAP, FAR, and internal control frameworks.
  • Coordinate audit deliverables and proactively address audit findings.
  • Support M&A activities, including due diligence and post-acquisition integration.
  • Leverage financial systems such as Deltek (Vision/Vantagepoint) and BlackLine to optimize workflows.
  • Identify and implement opportunities for process automation, including the use of AI-driven tools in finance.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance scalability, accuracy, and efficiency.
  • Manage, mentor, and develop staff accountants.
  • Establish clear priorities, ensure accountability, and foster a high-performance team environment.
  • Lead or support cross-functional initiatives, including system implementations, process redesigns, and strategic finance projects.


What You'll Need:

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field
  • CPA required
  • 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting and/or corporate accounting. AEC Industry experience is highly preferred.
  • Strong expertise in:
    • General ledger management
    • Month-end close processes
    • Financial reporting under US GAAP
  • Proven experience managing and reviewing accounting work.
  • Experience supporting external audits and internal controls compliance.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, XLOOKUP, data modeling, etc.)
  • Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools
  • Strong understanding of accounting systems, data flows, and control
  • Experience with Deltek (Vision or Vantagepoint) and BlackLine
  • Exposure to government contracting / FAR compliance (preferred)
  • Experience with M&A transactions and integrations (preferred)
  • Familiarity with AI tools, RPA (robotic process automation), or advanced analytics in finance (preferred)
  • While performing the duties of this job, physical demands of the employee may include constantly sitting, talking, hearing, repetitive motions, and occasional standing, moving, reaching, handling, grasping, feeling, and coordination. This job will rarely require lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 35 lbs.


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About Professional Engineering Consultants

Professional Engineering Consultants (PEC) is a multidisciplinary engineering firm that provides a wide range of services, including civil engineering, structural engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and environmental engineering. The company was founded in 1965 by a group of engineers in Wichita, Kansas. PEC has since grown to become one of the largest engineering firms in the Midwest, with offices in Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas. The company has worked on a variety of projects, including highways, bridges, airports, water treatment plants, and commercial buildings. As of 2020, PEC has over 300 employees and generates over $50 million in annual revenue.
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