Accounting Manager

Core Hours: 7:00am - 4:00pm CST OR 9:00am - 6:00pm CST 

Improving America’s infrastructure isn’t for the weak. It takes grit, determination, and hard work to execute high impact projects. Michels Corporation engages 10,000 people and 18,000 pieces of heavy equipment in our insatiable drive to be the best. Our work improves lives. Find out how a career as an Accounting Manager can change yours. 

An Accounting Manager is responsible for the oversight and management of the daily operations of the accounting department. This position is responsible for the accurate preparation and documentation of financial statements and reports for multiple entities. It is essential to possess a strong knowledge and understanding of General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Critical for success are a high attention to detail and accuracy, and the ability to provide and maintain organization and direction.

Why Michels? 

• We are consistently ranked among the top 10% of Engineering News-Record’s Top 400 Contractors 

• Our steady, strategic growth revolves around a commitment to quality 

• We are family owned and operated 

• We invest an average of $5,000 per employee on training each year 

• We reward hard work and dedication with limitless opportunities 

• We believe it is everyone’s responsibility to promote safety, regardless of job titles. 

• We offer a comprehensive benefits program including (Depending on your positions and location you may participate in a different benefit plan): 
  • Health, Dental, Life, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(k) plan, Legal Plan, and Identity Theft and Monitoring Plan 

Why you? 

• You thrive in fast-paced environments under tight deadlines 

• You relish new challenges and evolving technology 

• You enjoy collaborating and communicating with your teammates 

• You like to know your efforts are noticed and appreciated 

• You are organized and professional 

• You deliver exemplary customer service through interactions with others 

Responsibilities: 

• Directly manage the team. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; providing feedback; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Collaborate with management team to coordinate and optimize efforts to achieve Finance organization objectives.
• Maintain general ledger system. Review ledger entries and reconciliations to ensure accuracy.
  
• Oversee and participate in the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly and year-end financial statements and reports for the Michels family of companies.
• Manage monthly closing and consolidation processes, account reconciliations, and related analysis and reporting for financials across all companies. Recommend solutions to complex accounting issues.
• Lead all financial systems software initiatives. Collaborate and communicate closely with Information Technology (IT) Department and end users to stay current with functionality, aligning daily workflows and strategic objectives. Lead improvement activities to support daily operations.
• Research, develop, and implement internal controls.
• Actively participate within special projects and analyses: identify and implement best practices.
• Oversee accounting transactions for foreign entities, ensuring compliance with intercompany transfer pricing agreements, and accurate and timely reporting in both local and US GAAP.
• Provide resources and information to meet operational needs. Maintain open communication with company and departmental leads to ensure coordination of accounting needs
• Work with Information Technology department to identify and implement tools to drive better communication, process-management and reporting tools.
• Assist with the management of the annual external audit: coordinate schedules and deliverables, both internally and externally. Assure compliance with applicable US GAAP laws, and other regulations and policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelors’ Degree in Accounting or Finance and 7-10 years of accounting experience, or an equivalent combination
• Financial systems experience
• Management experience
• Expert in Microsoft Office Suite
• Certified Public Accountant
  
• Related construction industry experience
• International accounting experience