Accounting Manager

Capstone Mechanical, LP.; Bartlett (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Capstone Mechanical, LP. is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead the BU's accounting function in Bartlett, TN. The role oversees month-end close, financial reporting, general ledger, payroll, and internal controls in a multi-project environment.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of accounting experience with 2+ in leadership, CPA preferred, and a proven track record of process improvements and GAAP compliance. This on-site role offers a collaborative team and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in accounting with 2+ years in a leadership role
• Experience in a multi-project or construction/engineering environment preferred
• Strong understanding of GAAP and internal controls

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly close process for the BU, including journal entries, reconciliations, variance analysis, and reporting
• Oversee general ledger, payroll, and fixed asset activities; ensure policy compliance
• Provide financial insight and analysis to support business performance and decision making
• Develop and implement process improvements in financial reporting and controls
• Assist in budgeting and forecasting for the BU and ensure alignment with strategic goals

Skills

Leadership

GAAP

Financial Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

CPA license preferred

Job description

The Accounting Manager assists with managing the accounting function for the business unit (BU) ; providing information about company activities that will assist management in making educated economic decisions . This role is responsible for the BU’s monthly close process, processing appropriate financial reports, maintaining appropriate books and records of the division, and ensuring that appropriate policies and procedures are met . Responsibilities include generating monthly financial statements, operational analysis, project review, depreciation, general ledger accounting, internal controls, and payroll .

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Has responsibility for providing financial insight and analysis to support the business in managing its performance in addition to ownership over the accounting, reporting and internal control environment. Specific areas of activity and ownership include:

Accounting and Reporting:

Month End Close Process: responsible for running an accurate and timely close , including project review, journal preparation/ review, account reconciliations, variance analysis and reporting

Oversees all general ledger, payroll, and fixed asset activities, ensuring accurate and timely processing of transactions and compliance with internal policies.

Assist with analysis of business performance and variance analysis

Propose and develop process improvements to financial reporting to improve efficiency

Assist in developing the budget and forecast for the BU.

Internal Controls:

Review, document, implement and communicate the enforcement of correct and appropriate accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls in accordance with GAAP

Driving improvements to financial and operational controls in the context of a project-based business utilizing percentage of completion (POC) accounting

Management: Provide guidance, training, and assistance for the site’s operational & accounting personnel to ensure that reporting and compliance objectives are achieved while supporting talent development initiatives and performance

Ad-hoc requirements – supporting the business with any ad-hoc reporting or request . Such areas may include system implementation/enhancements, ad-hoc business analysis/ modelling, local tax reporting and compliance, acquisition and integration support and other special projects as assigned

MINIMUM AND/OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

Undergraduate degree in accounting or finance and a CPA License (preferred)

EXPERIENCE:

5+ years in accounting experience with 2+ years in a leadership position, including demonstrated management experience leading an accounting team

Public accounting or experience working in a private equity owned company preferred

Experience in a multi-project-based company, preferably in Construction, Engineering, or other project-based industry experience

Experience and demonstrated understanding of percentage of completion accounting preferred

Systems savvy with implementation experience and proficiency preferred

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

N/A

SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Attention to detail and ability to work independently

Organized with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

Effective stakeholder partner who will leverage an understanding of the business to provide meaningful support,

Drive a continuous improvement approach,

Strong communicator, who embraces change and operates effectively within a decentralized reporting environment that is undergoing change .

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job . Must be able to conduct site visits in mechanical rooms, rooftops, and other equipment locations. May require climbing ladders, working in temperature extremes, and wearing PPE.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This job operates in both an office and a field environment Must be able to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions unless doing so presents an undue hardship on the Company’s business operations

OTHER DUTIES:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice Employees understand the above job description and agree to comply with and be subject to its conditions Employee further agrees this job description does not alter their at-will employment status Employees understand the Company reserves the right to delegate, remove, expand, or change all responsibilities Employees acknowledge that they can fulfill the above duties with or without reasonable accommodation .

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