Project Accounting Manager - Growth & Impact

The Walsh Group - Walsh Construction & Archer Western; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging, complex work

Innovative problem-solving environment

Supportive, communicative managers

Growth, training, and development

Career path flexibility

Opportunities to work nationwide

Job summary

The Walsh Group - Walsh Construction & Archer Western is seeking an Accounting Manager for our Service Group in Chicago, IL. The role oversees project accounting, analyzes month-end financial reports, and supports bids for multiple business groups.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in finance/accounting, plus management experience in construction accounting. Equal opportunity employer; HR contact at 312-563-5905 or [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or business-related field.
• Must have management experience and experience in the construction accounting field.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates high level understanding of all Project Accounting functions and GAAP.
• Reviews and budgets overhead cost reports for the business group(s).
• Supervises and manages a team of Project Accountants for the business group(s). Hires, trains and develops staff for the business group(s).
• Performs internal audits of business group cost reports, which includes periodic travel out to groups’ project sites.
• Strong understanding of the Walsh monthly P&L process and ensures timely submittal of project P&Ls and reviews the P&Ls for accuracy.
• Provides financial information and support for prequals and new project bids for the business group(s).
• Posts owner billings and ensures accurate Revenue projections on all business group cost reports.
• Monitors cash flow and communicates with project staff on tracking A/R and project payments.

Skills

Management experience

Construction accounting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or business-related field

Job description

The Walsh Group - Walsh Construction & Archer Western is seeking an Accounting Manager for our Service Group in Chicago, IL. The role oversees project accounting, analyzes month-end financial reports, and supports bids for multiple business groups.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in finance/accounting, plus management experience in construction accounting. Equal opportunity employer; HR contact at 312-563-5905 or [e-mail].