Regional Accounting Manager

Kimley-Horn; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional Retirement Plan

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Time Off

Financial Wellness

Professional Development

Family-Friendly Benefits

Job summary

Kimley-Horn in Frisco, TX seeks a Regional Accounting Manager to lead the regional accounting and finance function. You will oversee project cost accounting, revenue recognition, invoicing, and staff supervision, partnering with project managers and leaders to drive regional financial performance.

This role requires 10+ years of accounting experience, supervisory experience, and strong Excel skills, with familiarity in Deltek Costpoint or Cognos a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or accounting/finance (preferred).
• 10+ years of accounting experience, including project or job cost accounting experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project cost accounting, revenue recognition, and project profitability analysis.
• Provide invoicing, collections, and expense management; monthly reconciliations and regional reporting.
• Supervise and mentor staff; hiring and training to support growth.
• Partner with project managers and regional leaders to drive financial performance.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Self-starter

Attention to detail

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/finance

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

IBM Cognos Reporting

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn, a national consulting, engineering, and planning firm, is seeking a Regional Accounting Manager in our Frisco, Texas (TX) office. This is an in-office opportunity.

Responsibilities

This highly visible position will be a key member of our growing regional Accounting & Finance team and will partner with engineers, regional leadership, local practice and firmwide teams. The Regional Accounting Manager will provide hands‑on oversight of project cost accounting, revenue recognition, and project profitability analysis. They will also provide invoicing, collections, and expense management, along with monthly reconciliations and reporting for the region. This position will help grow, train and supervise a staff of project accountants and accounting assistants, and will be responsible for hiring, training, and mentoring the staff to develop them for future growth within a rapidly expanding firm. The Regional Accounting Manager will work with the Regional Business Manager and other staff to assist the region in achieving its monthly/annual financial performance goals, through a combination of analysis and a proactive, hands‑on partnership with client‑facing Project Managers and project accounting staff. Building strong relationships will be key to achieving success in this position, as the individual will partner with project managers at all levels to provide guidance and support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business related field - accounting or finance preferred
• At least 10+ years’ accounting experience including project or job cost accounting experience - industry experience preferred
• Supervisory experience leading and developing an accounting team
• Significant technical experience and associated quality assurance with Accounting software/MIS systems
• Demonstrated ability of ensuring quality related to the output and interactions of an accounting team
• Proven track record of having had significant interaction with senior management, staff, and other internal and external parties, including the ability to partner well with others at all levels of the organization and form effective relationships
• Possess strong oral and written communication skills
• Be a confident self‑starter who pays close attention to detail while working in an engaging, fast‑paced environment
• Strong Excel proficiency
• Ability to travel regularly to our Dallas metroplex offices as needed
• Experience with Deltek Costpoint, IBM Cognos Reporting a plus

Why Kimley-Horn?

At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it— that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 19 years!

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit‑sharing contribution.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half‑day Fridays.
• Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
• Family‑Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.