Accounting Manager: Scale Operations & Job Costing

Atterro; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Atterro in Lafayette, LA is seeking an Accounting Manager – Direct Hire to lead day-to-day accounting, close processes, and drive scalable controls in a fast-growing business.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in accounting with job costing and GL, excels at improving processes, and partners with operations and leadership to enhance financial visibility.

This role offers a challenging environment with opportunities to shape the accounting function and grow with the company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 5+ years progressive accounting experience with leadership responsibilities.
• Strong experience with Job Costing, GL accounting and financial analysis.
• Proven track record of process improvements in accounting.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger activities, month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Oversee and improve job costing processes to ensure accurate project profitability tracking and cost allocation.
• Analyze existing accounting workflows and implement process improvements that increase accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.
• Develop and maintain internal controls and accounting procedures that support a rapidly growing organization.
• Partner cross-functionally with operations, project managers, and leadership to improve financial visibility and decision-making.
• Lead month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
• Monitor financial performance, identify trends, and provide analytical insight to leadership.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Support audits and ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies.
• Help evaluate and implement accounting systems, reporting tools, and automation opportunities as the company scales.
• Mentor and support accounting staff as the department grows.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Job Costing

General Ledger accounting

Financial analysis

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Atterro in Lafayette, LA is seeking an Accounting Manager – Direct Hire to lead day-to-day accounting, close processes, and drive scalable controls in a fast-growing business.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in accounting with job costing and GL, excels at improving processes, and partners with operations and leadership to enhance financial visibility.

This role offers a challenging environment with opportunities to shape the accounting function and grow with the company.