Senior Manager, Accounting

Woolpert; United States; On-site; USD 118,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Freedom to Work program: Set your own?

Principal program: Ownership potential

Flexible paid time off

Career development

Health, life, vision, and dental保险

Paid sick time

Retirement plan

Fitness reimbursement

Pet insurance

Identity protection

Technology stipend

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Woolpert seeks a Senior Manager, Accounting, to join our Finance team and lead our General Ledger accounting functions. Reporting to the Regional Controller, you will oversee month-end close, reconciliations, and compliance with US GAAP.

You will drive process improvements, strengthen controls, and develop a high-performing accounting organization while collaborating across departments. Visa sponsorship is not available; work authorization is required.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of general ledger processes and period close.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities with close attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to translate complex regulations into practical guidance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the general ledger accounting team.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities.
• Support financial statement audits and statutory reporting requirements.
• Drive standardization and process improvements across accounting operations.

Skills

General ledger

Month-end close

Audits

Internal controls

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

We seek to move the world forward through innovative thinking.

Woolpert is an award-winning, global leader in architecture, engineering, and geospatial services. We blend design excellence with cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional client value. Our team is passionate about their work and committed to building the next generation of industry leaders, and as a certified Great Place to Work®, Woolpert embraces progress and innovation to create limitless opportunities for career growth.

Position Overview

Woolpert is hiring a Senior Manager, Accounting, to join our dynamic Finance team. This position reports to the Regional Controller and is responsible for leading our General Ledger Accounting functions. Reporting to the US Regional Controller, this role is responsible for ensuring the integrity of the company's accounting records and financial close processes while maintaining compliance with US GAAP. The Accounting Sr. Manager will oversee the General Ledger Accounting team and provide leadership for month-end close, account reconciliations, fixed assets, accruals, and other technical accounting activities.

The successful candidate will combine strong technical accounting expertise with practical knowledge of accounting practices and a passion for building scalable processes, improving controls, strengthening documentation, and developing a high-performing accounting organization.

We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country the job is located.

What You Will Do

• Lead the general ledger accounting team.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities.
• Support financial statement audits and statutory reporting requirements.
• Drive standardization and process improvements across accounting operations.
• Establish strong internal control practices and promote a controls-oriented culture.
• Support DCAA, DCMA, and other external audits.
• Perform compliance assessments and identify opportunities to strengthen policies, controls, and documentation.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures supporting accounting system adequacy requirements.

What You Will Bring

• Lead the general ledger accounting team.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities.
• Support financial statement audits and statutory reporting requirements.
• Drive standardization and process improvements across accounting operations.
• Establish strong internal control practices and promote a controls-oriented culture.
• Support DCAA, DCMA, and other external audits.
• Perform compliance assessments and identify opportunities to strengthen policies, controls, and documentation.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures supporting accounting system adequacy requirements.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Deep understanding of general ledger processes and period close.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities with close attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to translate complex regulations into practical guidance.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment.
• Collaborative and proactive working style with strong business acumen.
• High integrity, ethical judgment, and commitment to maintaining compliance excellence.
• Technical understanding of federal contract accounting and compliance frameworks is a plus.

Benefits You Will Love

Certified as a Great Place to Work, Woolpert is one of the fastest-growing architecture, engineering, and geospatial companies in the world. With over 75 offices and countless projects around the globe, you’ll work on meaningful assignments that improve quality of life around the world. In addition to offering competitive pay, we provide employees with a robust set of unique benefits, including:

• Freedom to Work program: Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate).
• Principal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.
• Flexible paid time off/vacation: Take time off when it makes sense for you and your team.
• Career development: Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries.
• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance: Cover all your medical bases.
• Paid sick time, retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, pet insurance, identity protection, technology stipend, employee assistance program, and more!

Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Pay Range

$118,200 - $147,800 USD

Find out more about what Woolpert has to offer here: http://woolpert.com/about-us/

Woolpert is an equal-opportunity employer. Woolpert is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. You may view more about EEO on our website: Equal-Employment-Opportunity-The-Law.pdf and EEO is the Law Poster Supplement.

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