The Accounting Manager leads day-to-day financial operations for a fast-growing, multi-entity renewable energy and construction organization. You'll own accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and both project-level and corporate accounting. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in job cost accounting, multi-entity structures, and construction compliance such as lien waivers and certified payroll. You'll lead a team and partner with project managers, operations, legal, and executive leadership to support financial transparency, regulatory compliance, and the growth of our renewable energy portfolio. At a Glance $100M in revenue 65+ legal entities and growing Key Responsibilities General Accounting keep GL documentation audit- and tax-ready. Project link jobs to GL, customer, and vendor records. Partner with PMs, estimators, and operations to capture contract value, budgets, and funding sources, and to classify jobs correctly (public vs. private, union vs. non-union, prevailing wage). Monitor direct and indirect job costs and keep job data current through change orders, budget revisions, and billing changes. Prepare monthly WIP schedules: calculate percent complete, identify over/under billings, post adjusting entries, and validate forecasts, contract values, and change orders with PMs. Analyze project profitability and flag margin erosion or cost overruns. Track approved, pending, and disputed change orders and their impact on budgets, billing, and reporting. Deliver job-level reporting and support project forecasting and cash flow analysis. Ensure job cost data flows accurately between field/project tools and the GL. Oversee monthly draw packages with PMs and field teams, including pay applications, subcontractor pay requests, lien releases, insurance certificates, and change orders. Review and approve billings before submission to owners, lenders, or GCs, ensuring alignment with contract terms and percent complete. Manage draw deadlines; track submissions, approvals, and funding receipts; resolve documentation issues. Support complex billing (multi-phase jobs, joint ventures, multiple funding sources) and timely collections on draws, progress payments, and milestone invoices. Accounts Payable Oversight Oversee vendor and subcontractor onboarding and compliance (W-9s, COIs, contracts, banking details) before any payment is made. Ensure invoices are accurately coded by job, cost code, and phase, with correct tax treatment and retention. Manage conditional and unconditional lien waivers; ensure compliant releases are received before disbursement. Track subcontractor retainage and coordinate its timely release. Lead weekly payment runs, prioritizing by terms and compliance status in coordination with leadership's cash flow needs. Ensure proper vendor classification and accurate 1099 reporting. Continuously improve AP workflows, controls, and audit readiness. Prepare and review financial statements for 65+ entities for management and investors, including P prepare entity-level financials and schedules for audits. Tax Compliance Ensure accurate, timely multi-jurisdictional sales and use tax filings, including exemption certificates, nexus, and taxability of labor and materials by project location. Support corporate and partnership tax returns with trial balances, fixed asset data, intercompany activity, and schedules for outside advisors. Maintain tax records, respond to notices, and coordinate with tax consultants and legal advisors. Treasury Management Direct treasury strategy for optimal cash utilization across 65+ entities. Approve cash flow forecasts, large disbursements, and intercompany funding plans. Manage banking relationships and negotiate treasury service terms. Oversee debt covenant compliance and reporting, with strong controls over all treasury processes. SOPs, Systems ensure they meet audit, regulatory, and internal control requirements. Lead annual SOP reviews and team training; provide SOP documentation and compliance evidence to auditors and leadership. Drive implementation and optimization of ERP, project management, and automation tools (e.g., multi-entity ERP capabilities, automated intercompany allocations). Standardize processes across entities while allowing flexibility for project-specific needs. Lead, staff, and develop a team of 6, including hiring, training, assignments, performance evaluations, discipline, and termination decisions. Delegate effectively, provide regular feedback, and ensure the team has the training and tools to succeed. Build strong relationships with direct and matrix reports, other departments, and third parties. Continuously evaluate operations to improve productivity, efficiency, and profitability, and ensure legal and tax requirements are met. Constructively challenge staff, consultants, and owners to drive results, and raise the standard of excellence every day. Qualifications Bachelor's degree and 7+ years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Accounting experience in real estate, construction, or renewable energy strongly preferred, but not required. Experience in accounting, finance, cost accounting, cash/treasury management, financial analysis, professional standards, and policy and procedure implementation required. Systems savvy: QuickBooks, Spectrum, Microsoft Office, and Teams. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills; able to see the big picture and dive into the details. Excellent written and verbal communication; a strong collaborator at all levels of the organization. Highly organized and deadline-driven, able to juggle multiple competing priorities during peak periods through planning and delegation. Confident challenging the team and principals on approach, accounting methods, and processes. Strong understanding of end-to-end business processes, with close attention to detail and adherence to policy. Strong work ethic, flexibility, follow-through, and a willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr
