Senior Accounting Manager / Controller

Aimic Inc; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction company located in La Crosse, Wisconsin, is seeking a full-time accounting professional to oversee accounting functions, prepare financial reports, and manage budgeting processes. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting and possess strong skills in financial planning, reporting, and communication. Experience with accounting software is essential.

Qualifications

• Strong financial planning, analysis, and reporting skills.
• Experience with accounting software and financial institutions.
• Knowledge of construction industry including estimating and job costing.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting functions including AP/AR, payroll, and GL.
• Prepare financial reports, budgets, and forecasts.
• Ensure timely tax filings.
• Manage work in progress reports.

Skills

Financial planning

Analysis

Reporting

Communication

Multitasking

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s in Finance/Accounting

CPA/CMA preferred

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting functions (AP/AR, payroll, GL, job costing, cash flow).
• Prepare financial reports, budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis.
• Ensure timely tax filings (income, payroll, sales tax) and coordinate with external CPA firm.
• Manage WIP (work in progress) reports and cost-saving strategies.
• Handle risk management, insurance, and bonding.
• Maintain fixed asset/depreciation schedules and sales commission statements.
• Optimize cash flow and vendor relationships.
• Ensure confidentiality and compliance with company policies.

Qualifications

• Strong financial planning, analysis, and reporting skills.
• Experience with accounting software and financial institutions.
• Knowledge of construction industry (estimating, job costing).
• Excellent communication and multitasking abilities.
• Detail-oriented with strong leadership skills.

Education

• Bachelor’s in Finance/Accounting. CPA/CMA preferred.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing

Industries

• Construction