Accounting Manager

$120,000 - $120,000/Yr

Colas - Brea, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Brea, CA

Food Services and Drinking Places

About the position

Sully-Miller Contracting Co., a subsidiary of Colas USA, is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to join our team in Brea, California. With over 100 years of experience in the construction industry, Sully-Miller has established itself as a premier contractor in Southern California, contributing significantly to the region's infrastructure. The Accounting Manager will play a crucial role in maintaining the financial integrity of the company and will be responsible for overseeing various accounting functions, ensuring compliance with both GAAP and IFRS standards. This position is ideal for someone who aspires to be a future financial leader and is committed to the well-being of employees through competitive compensation, work-life balance, and career development opportunities. In this role, the Accounting Manager will track and analyze the cash position of the company, assist in cash forecasting, and report on the net financial position. The successful candidate will prepare, review, and analyze financial information to ensure accuracy and integrity. They will lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting. This includes preparing journal entries, reconciliations, and a consolidated financial reporting package to the parent company. The Accounting Manager will also supervise and mentor the accounting staff, assist with annual budgeting and monthly forecasting, and prepare tax worksheets and support schedules. Participation in external and internal audits will be required, along with maintaining and developing internal control procedures. The company prides itself on upholding the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct. The Accounting Manager will be expected to uphold these principles while performing ad hoc projects and reporting as needed. This position offers a defined career path and opportunities for professional education and training, making it an excellent opportunity for growth within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Track & analyze cash position, assist in cash forecasting and reporting of net financial position
• Prepare, review and analyze financial information to ensure integrity is maintained
• Lead monthly, quarterly and annual closing processes ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting
• Responsible for preparations of journal entries, reconciliations and consolidated IFRS & GAAP financial reporting package to parent company
• Supervise and mentor accounting staff
• Assist with annual budgeting and monthly forecasting
• Prepare tax worksheets and support schedules
• Participate in external and internal audits as required
• Maintain and develop internal control procedures
• Uphold Colas ethics and business principles
• Ad hoc projects and reporting as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree (BA or BS) in accounting, finance or other applicable degree
• At least 7 years of accounting work experience
• Construction industry accounting experience including WIP reporting
• Strong knowledge of both GAAP and IFRS including revenue recognition and lease accounting standards
• Previous experience managing a small team
• Ideal candidate will have CPA and/or CMA certification
• Excellent time management and organization skills with the ability to prioritize and follow-up on multiple concurrent tasks
• Must possess excellent skills with Microsoft Windows and MS Office Suite, particularly Outlook and Excel (intermediate level)
• Experience with JDE, Sage, Timberline, or other enterprise construction industry software a plus
• Highly motivated, positive, professional, organized, detail oriented, and an effective communicator

Benefits

• Compensation range of $95-$120k annually, plus discretionary annual bonus
• Competitive benefits including medical, dental, and vision with affordable employee share of premiums
• Company provided disability and life insurance
• 401K with 4% employer matching and special 2% company contributions
• Tuition reimbursement
• Other perks such as Colas' international hockey, running, soccer & talent competitions