Accounting Manager

GHJ Search and Staffing serves as the recruitment division of GHJ, a prominent national accounting and advisory firm. Our team provides qualified Accounting and Finance professionals on a temporary and permanent basis across a broad range of industries. GHJ’s relationship with our Global Advisory and Accounting Network provides the resources needed to better understand client’s needs, attract a higher caliber of candidates and assess candidate potential. Overview An established and rapidly growing construction organization is seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee the daily operations of its accounting department. This position plays a key leadership role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining strong internal controls, and driving process improvements. The Accounting Manager will oversee general ledger activities, lead a team of accounting professionals, and support financial planning and audit initiatives. Key Responsibilities

Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of accounting professionals, including staff and AP/AR specialists.

Oversee general ledger functions, including journal entries, reconciliations, and accruals.

Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting.

Review and analyze financial statements, reports, and data to identify trends, variances, and improvement opportunities.

Partner cross-functionally with finance, operations, and HR to support budgeting, forecasting, and decision-making.

Maintain and strengthen internal controls; assist with ensuring SOX compliance.

Prepare audit schedules and coordinate with internal and external auditors to support audit requests.

Implement process improvements, new accounting procedures, and system enhancements to optimize efficiency and accuracy.

Stay up to date with evolving accounting standards and industry best practices.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.

5+ years of experience

Background in public accounting a plus.

Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in financial reporting tools.