Accounting Manager

Katerra - Carrollton, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Carrollton, TX

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

KATERRA is an end-to-end construction and building services company transforming property development, design, and construction-from start to finish. We are building an entirely new kind of company that brings together expertise in design, technology, material sourcing, manufacturing, and construction as a single integrated offering. With this unique approach, we have the opportunity to design and build beyond compromise. Beautiful, efficient, sustainable-we can do it all. The era of design concessions is over. At KATERRA, we lead from every seat. Our ideal team members are self-starters that embrace ambiguity, think big, and bring their own uncompromising standards of excellence. One of KATERRA's cultural principles is Diversity. We believe different backgrounds, ideas, and skillsets result in better outcomes. KATERRA does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. KATERRA encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQIA, people with disabilities, veterans and those with diverse life experiences.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the construction accounting division; including accurate and timely processing of A/P, A/R, and Cost Accounting.
• Provide strong leadership, direction and mentorship to a team of 5-10.
• Establish strong processes and reporting around the construction accounting including the monthly WIP process. (percentage of completion accounting)
• Manage and lead an accurate and timely monthly close within the corporate deadlines.
• Provide detailed explanations for variances in monthly and quarterly numbers.
• Become a subject matter expert in everything that is renovations accounting.
• Review and approve certain local account reconciliations and journal entries in accordance with company policies.
• Identify and drive process improvements within corporate and globally throughout the organization.
• Establish strong partnership with key stakeholders throughout the KATERRA organization.
• Provide timely support and guidance to all ad hoc requests including audit and tax.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in accounting or business required.
• CPA, CA, CIMA, ACCA or international equivalent is preferred.
• Experience of working in the construction Industry will be a significant advantage.
• Extensive experience identification and driving system and process improvements.
• Sound knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and experience in ensuring compliance with US GAAP.
• Solid leadership skills required and ability to interface and collaborate with senior executive management.
• Ability to work well and negotiate a team environment is a must.
• Ability to work in a global environment and support internal customers geographically dispersed.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel, knowledge and PowerPoint skills.
• Experience working in an ERP environment. Sage preferred.
• Highest standards of accuracy and precision; highly organized.
• Articulate with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to think creatively, highly driven, flexible and self-motivated.
• Demonstrated ability to roll-up sleeves and work with team members in a hands-on management capacity.