<p><strong>Accounting Manager </strong></p><p><strong>Company Overview:</strong> Join an established leader that has been transforming infrastructure and communities across the DMV for decades. This organization’s body of work covers a wide range of commercial construction, including laboratory spaces, apartment buildings, schools, hotels, logistics hubs, manufacturing sites, local government buildings, and office renovations. Their culture focuses on building relationships, professional growth, and sustainable progress—viewing each project as a chance to cultivate trust and create long-term impact.</p><p><strong>Role Introduction:</strong> This leadership role is charged with directing all core accounting functions for our client’s organization, ranging from transactional processes (payables, receivables, payroll, and job costing) to preparing and delivering accurate financial statements. The role is a strategic partner to executive leadership, sharing timely financial analysis for informed decision-making and driving best-in-class financial practices. Team development is central: the Accounting Manager guides, motivates, and enhances the skills of accounting staff to uphold quality, compliance, and ongoing process innovation.</p><p><strong>Essential Leadership Qualities</strong></p><ul><li><em>Strategic Mindset</em>: Brings clarity and forward-looking perspective, empowering teams to align with our long-term vision.</li><li><em>Relationship Builder</em>: Cultivates trust and engagement across departments; communicates recommendations effectively and motivates action.</li><li><em>Poised Under Pressure</em>: Leads with steadiness and emotional intelligence, even in evolving or complex scenarios.</li><li><em>Collaborative Spirit</em>: Champions shared achievement, fosters teamwork, and strengthens unity to reach organizational objectives.</li><li><em>Continuous Learner</em>: Pursues ongoing growth, welcomes feedback, and adapts to new challenges for sustained professional advancement.</li></ul><p><strong>Core Focus Areas</strong></p><ul><li>Supervise entire accounting lifecycle including payables, receivables, payroll, job costing, and reporting.</li><li>Coordinate and execute monthly, quarterly, and year-end closings with accuracy and transparency.</li><li>Provide business leaders with detailed financial analysis, forecasting, and variance commentary.</li><li>Track project-level budgets and expenditures to guarantee contractual adherence and correct cost allocation.</li><li>Design, implement, and maintain controls to protect financial assets, ensuring adherence to internal policies and regulatory standards.</li><li>Mentor, train, and develop accounting staff through feedback and skill-building initiatives.</li><li>Drive successful collaboration for compliance functions, audit preparation, and tax filings as required by GAAP and relevant authorities.</li><li>Leverage and optimize technology platforms to elevate accounting performance.</li><li>Maintain punctual compliance with all external reporting, business registrations, and tax obligations.</li></ul>
