Accounting Manager

Jobot; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top benefits

Growing company

Great culture

Job summary

Jobot in Lincoln, Nebraska seeks an Accounting Manager - CPA to oversee corporate accounting, financial reporting, compliance, tax and treasury, while strengthening controls to support the firm’s growth.

The role is hands-on and strategic: mentor a team of accountants, manage GL, AR, lease, fixed assets, month-end close, audits, and external relationships; drive continuous improvements to accuracy, efficiency, and ERP/AI tool usage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting is required.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting leadership experience; 2+ years in AEC or professional services is preferred.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and financial reporting experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day corporate accounting function including general ledger, accounts receivable, lease accounting, fixed assets and financial reporting.
• Ensure timely financial reporting in accordance with GAAP and internal policies; manage month-end close and audits.
• Lead, mentor and develop accounting staff and maintain external relationships with auditors and advisors.
• Drive process improvements, system improvements, and internal controls; coordinate with tax and M&A activities.

Skills

Leadership

GAAP expertise

Financial reporting

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Deltek Vantagepoint

ERP software

Job description

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Accounting Manager - CPA

Salary: $100,000 - $130,000 per year

A bit about us:

Our client is an integrated design firm with a promise to elevate the human experience through design.

Why join us?

• Top benefits
• Growing company
• Great culture

Job Details

As a trusted partner to the Senior Accounting Leader, you will help oversee all aspects of corporate accounting, technical accounting, financial reporting, compliance, tax, and treasury while strengthening internal controls and process improvements to support the firm’s growth. This role is ideal for a hands-on, strategic leader who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about building high-performing teams, optimizing accounting operations, and ensuring financial accuracy and integrity across the organization.

What You Will Do

• Effectively manage, mentor and support a team of accountants
• Take ownership of the day-to-day corporate accounting function, including general ledger, accounts receivable, lease accounting, fixed assets and financial reporting
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in compliance with applicable accounting standards, internal policies, and best practices
• Oversee the month-end close process, proactively manage all audit activities, and prepare periodic and full-year financial statements and supporting schedules
• Maintain strong relationships with external auditors, advisors, consultants, and banking partners
• Drive continuous improvement of accounting systems, workflows, and internal controls to enhance efficiency, scalability, and accuracy
• Oversee billing, invoicing, payments, and collections while maintaining robust controls around the movement of funds
• Coordinate with external tax advisor to prepare and file required federal, state, and local tax returns and to meet all other tax obligations of the company
• Support mergers and acquisitions activities
• Develop and maintain clear, effective written accounting policies and procedures
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting team members, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and growth
• Special projects as assigned by the financial accounting leadership team
• Contribute with the department on evolving and transforming the department with AI and ERP tools

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• 5 years of progressive accounting leadership experience, ideally with 2+ years in architecture/engineering/construction (AEC) or similar in the professional services industry
• Minimum 7 years of relevant accounting experience with AEC industry preferred
• Strong expertise in GAAP, technical accounting topics (ASC 606), and financial reporting standards
• Experience overseeing core accounting functions including general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, reporting, compliance, and treasury operations
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing and developing high-performing teams
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Managerial Accountant (CMA) equivalent certification or in process certification is preferred
• Background in public accounting or experience working with large, complex organizations
• Experience supporting mergers and acquisitions or other transaction-driven environments
• Knowledge of Deltek Vantagepoint
• Experience completing process improvements, system implementations, or finance transformation initiatives
• Exposure to international accounting standards (IFRS) and global operations

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