Accounting Manager

Kraus-Anderson; Minnesota; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kraus-Anderson is seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee all accounting operations and financial reporting. This role ensures the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of the company’s financial records, maintains strong internal controls, and ensures GAAP compliance.

You will lead a high-performing accounting team, manage month-end close, and partner with Payroll, Project Accounting, and FP&A to support annual budgeting and ongoing financial performance for the business.

Responsibilities

• Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process with timeliness and accuracy
• Support preparation of consolidated financial statements and schedules
• Ensure revenue recognition, job cost accounting, and WIP reporting in line with GAAP
• Develop and maintain accounting policies and documentation
• Oversee accounts payable/receivable, GL, fixed assets, and cash flow reporting
• Collaborate with Payroll, Project Accounting, and FP&A functions
• Maintain integrity of financial systems and master data
• Drive process improvement and automation in accounting functions
• Support budgeting processes and performance analysis by FP&A

Skills

Leadership

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Close process

Internal controls

Team management

Job description

Job Description

Kraus-Anderson offers an opportunity to make an immediate impact with an industry leader!

Core Purpose: Building enduring relationships and strong communities

Core Values:

• Integrity – Do the right thing…always be respectful, honest and fair
• Commitment – Take ownership, work hard, and keep promises
• Teamwork – Collaborate to foster trust and success for all
• Value People – Support each other in a safe, positive environment where people are recognized and appreciated for their contributions

Our Company

For more than a century, Kraus-Anderson has been transforming the American landscape.

Founded in 1897 and privately owned and managed by the Engelsma family for more than 70 years, KA is consistently ranked by Engineering News Record among the top 50 general contractors in the United States. Our base of operations in Minnesota is supplemented with regional offices, extending our capabilities coast to coast.

We take a highly collaborative approach to our work. We work closely with owners, architects and the entire planning team well before ground is broken; providing cost analyses, scheduling information, and value engineering services to ensure that our client can make informed decisions leading to a timely finish of the highest quality and the best value.

Summary

This position will be responsible for managing all accounting operations and financial reporting activities of the company. This role ensures the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of the company’s financial records, maintains strong internal controls, oversees the close process, and ensures compliance with GAAP, and regulatory requirements. The Accounting Manager serves as a critical role to the company’s technical accounting authority within the greater finance organization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Financial Reporting and Close:

• Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, ensuring timely and accurate financial statements.
• Support preparation of consolidated financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Ensure proper revenue recognition, job cost accounting, and WIP reporting in accordance with GAAP and internal company policies.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and documentation.

Accounting Operations:

• Manage day-to-day accounting functions including general ledger management, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets.
• Manage cash flow reporting and weekly cash position summaries.
• Partner with adjacent functions within the Payroll, Project Accounting, and FP&A departments.
• Maintain the integrity of financial systems, chart of accounts, and accounting master data.
• Drive standardization, automation, and continuous improvement of accounting processes.
• Provide key information to the Financial Planning and Analysis department to support the development of annual budgets and the performance thereafter.

Compliance, Internal Controls, and Audits:

• Manage the design, implementation, maintenance, and adherence of the internal control environment governing financial statements.
• Coordinate annual audits, tax reporting schedules, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Manage compliance with GAAP, contract requirements, bonding, and lender reporting.
  

Team Leadership and Development:

• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing accounting team.
• Establish clear roles, performance expectations, and professional development plans using the #GOALs and performance evaluation frameworks.
• Promote team engagement by creating a departmental culture of accountability, accuracy, and service to the business.
• Ability to lead and work with others cooperatively; recognize and reward people for their achievements; and provides constructive and timely coaching, performance assessment and feedback.
• Responsible for the growth and development of direct reports. Providing guidance, training, and support to ensure high performance.

Systems and Process Improvement:

• Manage the identification and implementation workflows for high-volume functions (e.g., AP, AR, and month-end close) to increase departmental efficiency and accuracy.
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