Strategic Accounting Manager - Construction & Growth

Indianapolis Business Journal; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Health, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

PTO and paid holidays

Job summary

Connor Painting, an Indianapolis-based commercial and industrial painting contractor, seeks an experienced Accounting Manager to own the finance function and build scalable financial systems. The role blends hands-on accounting with strategic finance leadership, partnering with ownership and a Leadership Committee.

You will drive automation efforts, improve visibility, and implement technology across QuickBooks, Procore, and other platforms while guiding reporting, controls, and compliance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in construction accounting and financial management.
• Strong understanding of AP/AR, general ledger, reconciliations, payroll reporting, and financial statements.
• Experience with construction job costing and project-based financial tracking.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks; familiarity with Procore and procurement platforms like Ariba, Coupa, ISNetworld, or JAGGAER.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to provide insights to leadership.
• Innovative, system-focused mindset with willingness to leverage automation and AI.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day accounting and finance functions including AP, AR, payroll support, GL management, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and year-end closes and monitor cash flow and working capital.
• Coordinate financial reporting across related entities and support external CPA partners.
• Oversee job costing accuracy and analyze profitability, labor performance and trends.
• Oversee invoicing, revenue recognition, payroll reporting, and complex construction billing.
• Develop financial systems, reporting structures, dashboards, and KPI reporting.

Skills

Construction accounting

Job costing

GL accounting

QuickBooks

Procore

AI & automation mindset

Communication

Confidentiality

Leadership collaboration

Education

Bachelor7s degree in Accounting

CPA or certification (preferred)

Tools

Procore

Ariba

Coupa

ISNetworld

JAGGAER

QuickBooks

Job description

Connor Painting, an Indianapolis-based commercial and industrial painting contractor, seeks an experienced Accounting Manager to own the finance function and build scalable financial systems. The role blends hands-on accounting with strategic finance leadership, partnering with ownership and a Leadership Committee.

You will drive automation efforts, improve visibility, and implement technology across QuickBooks, Procore, and other platforms while guiding reporting, controls, and compliance.