Accounting Manager
Asplundh Engineering Services, LLC
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Job summary
Asplundh Engineering Services, LLC in Ambler, PA seeks an Accounting Manager to lead all accounting operations for the office, directing financial activities and partnering with engineering, operations, and leadership to support project cash flow and performance.
You will manage AR/AP, prepare financial reports for internal leadership and corporate stakeholders, oversee budgeting/forecasts, and drive process improvements, controls, and staff development in a fast-paced, project-based environment.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
- Minimum of 10 years of accounting experience with leadership/supervisory roles.
- Experience in engineering, construction, manufacturing, or project-based industries preferred.
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and internal controls.
Responsibilities
- Lead all accounting operations for the Ambler office, directing financial activities.
- Manage AR reporting and collection processes to support project cash flow.
- Coordinate AP with home office accounting team.
- Prepare and deliver accurate financial reports for internal leadership and corporate stakeholders.
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Job description
Salary Range: USD $110,000.00 - USD $130,000.00 (Annually)
We’re looking for an Accounting Manager who is excited to be part of a dynamic engineering environment where innovation, automation, and hands‑on manufacturing come together. Based in our Ambler, PA office, you’ll support a team delivering complex electrical system designs and custom control panel solutions through our in‑house panel shop.
In this role, you won’t just manage financials - you’ll be a key partner to engineering, operations, and leadership, helping guide business decisions and drive performance in a fast‑paced, project‑based environment. You’ll play a critical role in supporting both the financial health and operational excellence of a team that has been pioneering engineering and controls automation solutions for over 20 years.
If you’re a proactive leader who thrives on improving processes, supporting teams, and making a measurable impact on business success, this is your opportunity to grow your career in a unique and technically driven setting.
- Lead all accounting operations for the Ambler office, including planning, directing, and coordinating financial activities.
- Manage accounts receivable (AR) reporting and collection processes to support project cash flow.
- Coordinate accounts payable (AP) activities with the home office accounting team.
- Prepare and deliver accurate financial reports for both internal leadership and corporate stakeholders.
- Support invoicing and project billing processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Partner closely with engineering and project management teams to provide project‑level financial reporting and insights.
- Develop, manage, and track annual budgets and financial forecasts.
- Monitor business performance metrics and provide recommendations to improve financial and operational outcomes.
- Evaluate accounting processes and internal controls; implement improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy.
- Serve as the primary liaison between the Ambler office and corporate accounting teams.
- Support large project bids by providing financial insight and analysis as needed.
- Ensure continuity of operations by supporting and backing up all accounting team responsibilities.
- Provide hands‑on support for timekeeping, expense reporting, and P‑card management when needed.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high‑performing accounting team.
- Support employee development through performance reviews, coaching, and career planning.
- Coordinate training and development opportunities to build team capability.
- Partner with leadership and HR on workforce planning, recruiting, and staffing needs.
- Participate in hiring processes, including candidate evaluation and interviews.
- Collaborate with executive leadership and HR on employee relations and team performance matters.
- Review and approve team schedules, including vacation and overhead time.
- Foster a collaborative, accountable, and high‑performance team environment.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
- Minimum of 10 years of accounting experience, including leadership or supervisory experience.
- Experience in engineering, construction, manufacturing, or project‑based industries preferred.
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and internal controls.
- Proven ability to lead teams and manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
- High attention to detail and accuracy in financial data and reporting.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word required.
- Strong sense of ownership, initiative, and accountability.
- Ability to work cross‑functionally with engineering, operations, and corporate teams.
This is a full‑time, in‑office position based in Ambler, Pennsylvania. This role supports a highly collaborative office environment, including close interaction with engineering teams and our in‑house panel shop operations. Minimal travel is expected.
This is primarily a sedentary role; however, occasional filing and handling of documents may be required. This includes the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets, bend, and stand as needed.
This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, or activities. Responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.
Asplundh Engineering Services (AES) brings over 100 years of expertise to deliver top‑notch engineering, design, planning, and testing services for transmission, distribution, substation, and renewable infrastructure markets across the U.S.
As part of the Asplundh family, AES benefits from extensive resources and a century of experience. Together, we provide utilities with comprehensive end‑to‑end services, from design to construction, testing, and maintenance, ensuring reliability and peace of mind.
At AES, we believe in tackling challenges together with our customers, leveraging our collective experience and resources to achieve success in every project.
#LIOnsite
We’re looking for an Accounting Manager who is excited to be part of a dynamic engineering environment where innovation, automation, and hands‑on manufacturing come together. Based in our Ambler, PA office, you’ll support a team delivering complex electrical system designs and custom control panel solutions through our in‑house panel shop.
In this role, you won’t just manage financials - you’ll be a key partner to engineering, operations, and leadership, helping guide business decisions and drive performance in a fast‑paced, project‑based environment. You’ll play a critical role in supporting both the financial health and operational excellence of a team that has been pioneering engineering and controls automation solutions for over 20 years.
If you’re a proactive leader who thrives on improving processes, supporting teams, and making a measurable impact on business success, this is your opportunity to grow your career in a unique and technically driven setting.
- Lead all accounting operations for the Ambler office, including planning, directing, and coordinating financial activities.
- Manage accounts receivable (AR) reporting and collection processes to support project cash flow.
- Coordinate accounts payable (AP) activities with the home office accounting team.
- Prepare and deliver accurate financial reports for both internal leadership and corporate stakeholders.
- Support invoicing and project billing processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Partner closely with engineering and project management teams to provide project‑level financial reporting and insights.
- Develop, manage, and track annual budgets and financial forecasts.
- Monitor business performance metrics and provide recommendations to improve financial and operational outcomes.
- Evaluate accounting processes and internal controls; implement improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy.
- Serve as the primary liaison between the Ambler office and corporate accounting teams.
- Support large project bids by providing financial insight and analysis as needed.
- Ensure continuity of operations by supporting and backing up all accounting team responsibilities.
- Provide hands‑on support for timekeeping, expense reporting, and P‑card management when needed.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high‑performing accounting team.
- Support employee development through performance reviews, coaching, and career planning.
- Coordinate training and development opportunities to build team capability.
- Partner with leadership and HR on workforce planning, recruiting, and staffing needs.
- Participate in hiring processes, including candidate evaluation and interviews.
- Collaborate with executive leadership and HR on employee relations and team performance matters.
- Review and approve team schedules, including vacation and overhead time.
- Foster a collaborative, accountable, and high‑performance team environment.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
- Minimum of 10 years of accounting experience, including leadership or supervisory experience.
- Experience in engineering, construction, manufacturing, or project‑based industries preferred.
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and internal controls.
- Proven ability to lead teams and manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
- High attention to detail and accuracy in financial data and reporting.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word required.
- Strong sense of ownership, initiative, and accountability.
- Ability to work cross‑functionally with engineering, operations, and corporate teams.
This is a full‑time, in‑office position based in Ambler, Pennsylvania. This role supports a highly collaborative office environment, including close interaction with engineering teams and our in‑house panel shop operations. Minimal travel is expected.
This is primarily a sedentary role; however, occasional filing and handling of documents may be required. This includes the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets, bend, and stand as needed.
This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, or activities. Responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.
Asplundh Engineering Services (AES) brings over 100 years of expertise to deliver top‑notch engineering, design, planning, and testing services for transmission, distribution, substation, and renewable infrastructure markets across the U.S.
As part of the Asplundh family, AES benefits from extensive resources and a century of experience. Together, we provide utilities with comprehensive end‑to‑end services, from design to construction, testing, and maintenance, ensuring reliability and peace of mind.
At AES, we believe in tackling challenges together with our customers, leveraging our collective experience and resources to achieve success in every project.
#LIOnsite
- Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC and its family of companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to any legally protected characteristic.
- If you require reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact our ADA Coordinator at 1-800-248-8733, ext. 3656.
- Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment requirements, which include background screening, drug testing, and employment eligibility verification.
- Compensation determination is based on market data, job scope and individual qualifications.
- We offer a competitive total rewards package inclusive of health and welfare and retirement benefits, as well as paid time off and holiday pay benefits.
- Unsolicited resumes without an executed agency agreement become the property of the company.
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