Accounting and Finance Manager

Executive Summary

The Accounting & Finance Manager for a restoration company acts as the financial anchor, focusing on specialized job costing, high-volume accounts receivable from insurance carriers, and tight control over subcontractor expenses.

They are responsible for managing daily accounting operations, supervising staff, producing accurate financial statements, and ensuring profitability through detailed WIP (Work in Progress) analysis.

Core Responsibilities

• Job Costing & WIP Management: Oversee all job costing to ensure profitability, tracking expenses against estimates and calculating over/under billings. Maintain monthly WIP reports for completed and in-progress jobs.
• Accounts Receivable & Invoicing: Generate and process progress billings or detailed invoices for insurance carriers and homeowners. Manage receivables and follow up on outstanding claims.
• Accounts Payable & Subcontractors: Oversee AP, including subcontractor setup, compliance (COI tracking), and timely payments.
• Financial Reporting & Closing: Perform month-end close, journal entries, and bank reconciliations to produce accurate financial statements for senior leadership.
• Payroll & HR: Process weekly payroll, timesheets, and assist with employee benefits management.
• Process Improvement: Identify bottlenecks in the job costing or invoicing process and implement improvements.

Essential Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• Experience: 5+ years of accounting experience, with preference for experience in construction, remediation, or restoration environments.
• Software Proficiency: Advanced QuickBooks (Online/Desktop) knowledge is often required. Familiarity with industry-specific ERP software (e.g., Dash) is highly valued.
• Technical Skills: Strong understanding of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and proficiency in MS Excel.

Key Skills

• Detail-Oriented: Exceptional attention to detail to catch errors in job costing, ensuring accurate profit reporting.
• Communication: Ability to communicate financial constraints and project performance to project managers and owners.
• Fast-Paced Environment: Ability to manage high-volume transactional data under tight deadlines.
• Leadership: Experience managing and mentoring accounting staff (AP/AR clerks).

This role reports to the company CEO.

Pay: $59,303.78 - $71,419.61 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person