Regional Accounting Manager - Midwest

Loenbro

Cedar Rapids (IA)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 100,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Performance-based bonus plan

Paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay

Professional development and training opportunities

Job summary

Loenbro is seeking a Regional Accounting Manager in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. This role manages financial operations and accounting processes, ensuring compliance with GAAP standards and effective cash flow management.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in project-based accounting within the construction industry, a CPA designation, and strong leadership skills. The position also involves significant interaction with project managers and team development.

Qualifications

610+ years of progressive accounting experience in a project-based environment.
CPA strongly preferred.
Experience leading teams across payroll, billing, or project accounting functions.

Responsibilities

Oversee regional accounting activities, including payroll, billing, cash application, and project accounting.
Ensure timely and accurate completion of month-end close activities.
Support accurate revenue recognition and job cost reporting.

Skills

Progressive accounting experience

Job cost accounting

WIP management

Construction revenue recognition

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Technology fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Job description

Regional Accounting Manager - Midwest

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States

Job Title: Regional Accounting Manager

Company: Loenbro, LLC

Division HQ Office – Reports to: VP, Divisional CFO

Employment Type: Full-Time

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Job Summary: The Regional Accounting Manager is responsible for both strategic direction and leading day‑to‑day accounting operations across the region, ensuring accurate financial reporting, disciplined execution of core accounting processes, and strong internal controls within a project‑based construction environment. This role reports to the Divisional CFO and partners closely with regional leadership, FP&A, and project teams to support reliable financial outcomes, cash flow discipline, and operational transparency.

Essential Job Responsibilities

Regional Accounting Execution

Oversee regional accounting activities, including payroll, billing, cash application, and project accounting.
Ensure timely and accurate completion of month‑end close activities in accordance with GAAP and company policy.
Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, WIP schedules, and supporting documentation.
Support accurate revenue recognition, job cost reporting, and margin visibility.

Project Accounting & WIP Oversight

Coordinate with Project Control team to manage project accounting execution, including job setup, cost coding, WIP calculations, and percent‑complete reporting.
Ensure project set up is compliant with accounting standards, including correct controls, standards for revenue recognition, etc.
Partner with Project Controls, FP&A, and operations to validate assumptions impacting revenue, margin, and ECAC.
Identify accounting issues at the project/job level and work with operational teams to resolve discrepancies.
Ensure appropriate review and approval of capital spend.

Payroll, Billing & Cash Management

Oversee payroll processing to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with wage and labor requirements.
Lead billing and cash application activities to support timely invoicing and healthy cash flow.
Monitor AR trends, aging, and billing issues, escalating risks and delays as appropriate.

Internal Controls & Compliance

Execute and reinforce regional accounting controls in alignment with corporate policies and procedures.
Prepare schedules and documentation to support internal reviews, audits, and external reporting needs.
Identify process gaps and partner with Corporate Accounting on improvements and standardization.

Cross‑Functional Partnership

Work closely with FP&A to ensure alignment between accounting results and financial reporting.
Provide practical accounting guidance to project managers and regional leaders.
Support onboarding of new projects, systems changes, and regional growth activities.

People Leadership & Development

Lead, coach, and develop a team of accounting and project accountant professionals.
Drive accountability for deadlines, accuracy, and quality of work across the team.
Foster a collaborative, high‑performance culture aligned with Loenbro's values.

Key Qualifications

610+ years of progressive accounting experience in a project‑based environment; construction industry experience preferred.
CPA strongly preferred.
Strong working knowledge of job cost accounting, WIP, and construction revenue recognition.
Prior experience leading teams across payroll, billing, or project accounting functions.
Detail‑oriented, execution‑focused leader with strong organizational and communication skills.
Experience and fluency with technology, including proven adoption and use of new/emerging technologies (AI, etc.) for process and work improvement.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment:

Indoor office setting with controlled temperature.
Potential visits to outdoor industrial sites with exposure to weather extremes.
Potential exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, or other environmental factors.
Travel requirements: TBD

This role requires compliance with all applicable safety regulations, personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements, and Loenbro's Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) policies.

Benefits