Woolpert Inc

Senior Manager, Accounting

Woolpert Inc$118K — $147K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of progressive accounting experience, including general ledger responsibilities.
  • Strong technical accounting knowledge with practical application of US GAAP.
  • Proven track record in leading accounting teams and fostering a collaborative work environment.
  • Experience with standardized process improvements in accounting operations.
  • Ability to support and prepare for financial audits and regulatory compliance.
  • Strong communication skills to translate complex accounting principles for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the general ledger accounting team to ensure accuracy and compliance.
  • Manage the month-end, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
  • Coordinate and support financial statement audits and statutory reporting.
  • Drive initiatives for standardizing and improving accounting processes.
  • Establish and promote a culture of strong internal controls.
  • Support external audits from entities like DCAA and DCMA.
  • Evaluate compliance measures and identify areas for enhanced policies and documentation.

Benefits

  • Flexible work arrangements with the Freedom to Work program.
  • Opportunity to become a principal owner through the Principal program.
  • Flexible paid time off that aligns with personal and team needs.
  • Access to extensive career development and growth opportunities.
  • Comprehensive health, life, vision, and dental insurance coverage.
  • Additional perks like fitness reimbursement, pet insurance, and technology stipends.
Full Job Description
Position Overview

Woolpert is hiring a Senior Manager, Accounting, to join our dynamic Finance team. This position reports to the Regional Controller and is responsible for leading our General Ledger Accounting functions. Reporting to the US Regional Controller, this role is responsible for ensuring the integrity of the company's accounting records and financial close processes while maintaining compliance with US GAAP. The Accounting Sr. Manager will oversee the General Ledger Accounting team and provide leadership for month-end close, account reconciliations, fixed assets, accruals, and other technical accounting activities.

The successful candidate will combine strong technical accounting expertise with practical knowledge of accounting practices and a passion for building scalable processes, improving controls, strengthening documentation, and developing a high-performing accounting organization.

We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country the job is located.

What You Will Do:
  • Lead the general ledger accounting team.
  • Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities.
  • Support financial statement audits and statutory reporting requirements.
  • Drive standardization and process improvements across accounting operations.
  • Establish strong internal control practices and promote a controls-oriented culture.
  • Support DCAA, DCMA, and other external audits.
  • Perform compliance assessments and identify opportunities to strengthen policies, controls, and documentation.
  • Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures supporting accounting system adequacy requirements.

What You Will Bring:
  • Lead the general ledger accounting team.
  • Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities.
  • Support financial statement audits and statutory reporting requirements.
  • Drive standardization and process improvements across accounting operations.
  • Establish strong internal control practices and promote a controls-oriented culture.
  • Support DCAA, DCMA, and other external audits.
  • Perform compliance assessments and identify opportunities to strengthen policies, controls, and documentation.
  • Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures supporting accounting system adequacy requirements.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Deep understanding of general ledger processes and period close.
  • Analytical and problem-solving abilities with close attention to detail.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to translate complex regulations into practical guidance.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment.
  • Collaborative and proactive working style with strong business acumen.
  • High integrity, ethical judgment, and commitment to maintaining compliance excellence.
  • Technical understanding of federal contract accounting and compliance frameworks is a plus.

Benefits You Will Love

Certified as a Great Place to Work, Woolpert is one of the fastest-growing architecture, engineering, and geospatial companies in the world. With over 75 offices and countless projects around the globe, you'll work on meaningful assignments that improve quality of life around the world. In addition to offering competitive pay, we provide employees with a robust set of unique benefits, including:
  • Freedom to Work program: Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate).
  • Principal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.
  • Flexible paid time off/vacation: Take time off when it makes sense for you and your team.
  • Career development: Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries.
  • Health, life, vision, and dental insurance: Cover all your medical bases.
  • Paid sick time, retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, pet insurance, identity protection, technology stipend, employee assistance program, and more!


Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Pay Range

$118,200-$147,800 USD

Find out more about what Woolpert has to offer here: http://woolpert.com/about-us/

About Woolpert Inc

Woolpert is a design, engineering and geospatial firm headquartered in Dayton, Ohio. The company was founded in 1911 and has since grown to over 1,000 employees across 25 offices in the United States. Woolpert provides services in architecture, engineering, geospatial, and strategic consulting. The company has worked on projects such as the Wright Brothers National Museum, the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, and the Dayton International Airport.
Learn more about Woolpert Inc
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1911

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