Senior Project Accounting Manager — Growth & Strategy

02 Walsh Construction Company II, LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Walsh Group is seeking an Accounting Manager for its Service Group in Chicago, IL. The role oversees project accounting, collaborates with Business Group Leaders and Program Managers, and drives month-end reporting including cost reports, P&Ls, and owner billings.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Finance/Accounting and proven management experience in construction accounting, with strong GAAP expertise and a track record of building capable teams.

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).
• Produces owner billings and ensures accurate Revenue projections on all business group cost reports.
• Strong understanding of the company Report Card and WIP for their business group(s).
• Monitors cash flow and communicates with the project staffs on tracking A/R and when the projects are paid.
• Works closely with Program Manager and Business Group Leaders on budgeting and managing the financial risks and potentials for all of the business group's projects.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Project accounting

Staff supervision

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting

Job description

Walsh Group is seeking an Accounting Manager for its Service Group in Chicago, IL. The role oversees project accounting, collaborates with Business Group Leaders and Program Managers, and drives month-end reporting including cost reports, P&Ls, and owner billings.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Finance/Accounting and proven management experience in construction accounting, with strong GAAP expertise and a track record of building capable teams.