Area Accounting Manager

Company: Garney Construction
Location: Kansas City
Posted on: January 24, 2025

Job Description:

GARNEY CONSTRUCTION
As an Area Accounting Manager in Fairfax, VA, Kansas City, MO or Winter Garden, FL, ( this is not a remote position must be in one of these locations) you will assist in managing the financial aspects of construction projects and compliance with company policies and procedures. Your role involves analyzing financial results, budgets, forecasts, variances, and trends to support project leadership in making informed decisions. You will develop financial models, support project profitability, planning, and forecasting, and collaborate with various teams to ensure accurate financial reporting and effective cost management.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Create, review, and update project reports to ensure accurate reporting of operational and financial performance to management.
  
• Establish standard costs and collect operational data to determine the cost of operations.
  
• Guide the cost analysis process by supporting policies, following company standards for cost and revenue reporting, providing trends and forecasts, and recommending actions to maximize value to our ESOP.
  
• Improve financial status and develop accurate forecasts by analyzing results, monitoring variances, identifying trends, utilizing historical data, identifying and accounting for risks and opportunities, and reviewing with project leadership to recommend actions.
  
• Analyze and report on trends for different work types, client types, project teams, and contract types to understand performance drivers for each.
  
• Reconcile transactions by comparing and correcting data.
  
• Act as the main point of contact for financial audits and assist in ensuring internal controls are functioning as intended.
  
• Drive continuous improvement and positive change within the organization.
  
• Support monthly project reviews for all jobs.
  
• Develop and maintain budget and cost reports, earned value analyses. Assist in tracking project and subcontractor contracts and change orders. Assist in the development of project profit projections.
  
• Engage in and support monthly business cycles such as WIP, billings/collections, financial analysis, and quarterly reporting. Conduct detailed WIP reviews and track timeliness of application and payment.
  
• Assist in managing and optimizing cash flow. Construct cash flow projections to provide visibility and facilitate decision-making.
  
• Assist and provide direction to project accountants with billings and AP, stored materials, and fast track payments for rebate programs.
  
• Assist with bonding and insurance support as needed.
  
  WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
  
  
• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, accounting, or a related field.
  
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in financial reporting and/or data analysis in public accounting.
  
• Ability to travel to project sites.
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365.
  
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.
  
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team to meet deadlines.
  
• Knowledge of complex ERP systems, project management tools, and data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI).
  
• Experience in construction, engineering, or a related industry.
  
  LET'S TALK THE PERKS!
  
  
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  
• 401K Retirement plan
  
• Health, dental, vision and life insurance
  
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) / Health Savings Account (HSA)
  
• Long-term disability
  
• Holidays, Vacation and PTO
  
• Bonus program
  
  CONTACT US
  If you are interested in this Area Accounting Manager position in Fairfax, VA, Kansas City, MO or Winter Garden, FL then pleaseAPPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Garney Construction go to .If you have questions about the position or would like more information, please contact Christina by .
  Garney Construction and its subsidiaries committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. Garney Construction is a background screening, drug-free workplace.
  

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