Accounting Manager

Commonwealth Engineers, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) & profit sharing

Annual performance bonus

Paid time off and holidays

Flexible scheduling

Professional development opportunities

Employee outings

Job summary

Commonwealth Engineers, Inc. in Indianapolis seeks an Accounting Manager to lead day-to-day accounting, report to CFO, and strengthen internal controls across project-based services.

Responsibilities include hands-on payroll, WIP and revenue recognition, client invoicing, close activities, and mentoring the accounting team; CPA or MBA and engineering/advisory experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience in engineering, architecture, consulting, or professional services preferred.
• Proven leadership with staff supervision and development.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Experience with Deltek or similar PM software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage WIP reporting for accurate project financials and profitability.
• Assist with client invoicing for accuracy and timeliness.
• Assist with contract management and billing compliance.
• Monitor AR and support collection efforts with PMs and clients.
• Oversee payroll processing and compliance.
• Assist with financial reporting and month-/year-end close.
• Identify process improvements to strengthen internal controls.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and development for the accounting team.

Skills

Leadership

Organization

Attention to detail

Excel

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance

Master’s or CPA preferred

Tools

Deltek

Job description

Commonwealth Engineers, Inc. is seeking an Accounting Manager to join our award-winning engineering design and consulting firm in our Indianapolis North Office. This position will report directly to the Chief Financial Officer and will play a key part in maintaining and improving day-to-day accounting operations. The ideal candidate will bring a high level of ownership, strong leadership capabilities, and experience supporting engineering, architecture, consulting, or project-based businesses. Responsibilities will include hands‑on leadership and production of payroll, financial reporting, work in progress, client invoicing, and a variety of other accounting functions.

Responsibilities

• Manage Work-in-Progress (WIP) reporting activities to ensure accurate project financial performance tracking, revenue recognition, and profitability analysis
• Assist with client invoicing ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with contractual requirements
• Assist with client & subconsultant contract management ensuring compliance with contractual terms, billing requirements, and company policies
• Monitor client accounts receivable, support collection efforts, and collaborate with project managers and clients to facilitate timely payment of outstanding invoices
• Oversee and review payroll processing and related compliance activities, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to applicable regulations
• Assist with financial reporting
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing
• Identify, recommend, and implement process improvements and operational efficiencies to strengthen internal controls and enhance department performance
• Provide leadership, coaching, performance management, and professional development opportunities for accounting team members

Qualifications/Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required (Master's degree or CPA preferred)
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive accounting experience required - service-based revenue model accounting experience preferred
• Professional experience in engineering, architecture, legal, consulting, or a related professional services environment
• Demonstrated leadership experience with responsibility for staff supervision, coaching, and development
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Primarily Microsoft Excel)
• Experience with Deltek software products or similar project management-based software is preferred

Benefits

Commonwealth has earned our reputation as a leader in the water resource industry. Join our award-winning engineering and consulting firm and receive these benefits:

• Competitive base salary
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance including maternity and paternity leave
• Supplemental Insurance
• AD&D coverage
• Matching 401(k) & profit sharing
• Annual performance bonus
• Additional incentive pay for each hour worked in excess of the 40-hour schedule
• Paid time off and holidays
• Flexible scheduling
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee outings