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Manager Accounting & Finance

CFS, Dayton, OH, United States

Duration: Full Time


Job Summary


The Manager of Finance & Accounting is responsible for overseeing the financial strategy, accounting operations, compliance, and tax functions for a construction-focused organization. This role provides leadership across financial planning & analysis (FP&A), sales and use tax, regulatory compliance, and core accounting activities, ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and data-driven decision-making. The ideal candidate brings deep construction industry knowledge, strong analytical capabilities, and the ability to partner closely with operations and executive leadership.


Key Responsibilities


Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)



  • Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning processes

  • Develop and analyze project-level financial models, job cost forecasts, and margin analysis

  • Provide timely financial insights to executive leadership to support strategic decisions

  • Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), including backlog, cash flow, labor utilization, and profitability


Accounting & Financial Reporting



  • Oversee general ledger, month-end, and year-end close processes

  • Ensure accurate financial statements in accordance with GAAP

  • Review work-in-progress (WIP) schedules, percentage-of-completion accounting, and revenue recognition

  • Manage cash flow forecasting, AR/AP, and retainage tracking


Sales & Use Tax and Compliance



  • Oversee sales and use tax compliance, filings, and audits

  • Ensure compliance with construction-specific tax regulations, nexus rules, and exemptions

  • Manage licensing, bonding, insurance, and regulatory reporting requirements

  • Coordinate with external tax advisors and auditors as needed


Internal Controls & Risk Management



  • Establish and maintain strong internal controls and accounting policies

  • Ensure compliance with company policies, contracts, and regulatory requirements

  • Identify financial and operational risks and recommend mitigation strategies


Leadership & Cross-Functional Partnership



  • Lead, mentor, and develop accounting and finance staff

  • Partner closely with project management, operations, and executive teams

  • Support contract review, pricing decisions, and financial risk assessments

  • Drive process improvements, system enhancements, and automation initiatives


Qualifications



  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or MBA preferred)

  • 8+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, with significant exposure to the construction industry

  • Strong knowledge of construction accounting, WIP, job costing, and revenue recognition

  • Hands-on experience with FP&A, budgeting, and forecasting

  • Expertise in sales and use tax compliance, preferably in multi-state environments

  • Proven leadership experience managing teams and cross-functional initiatives


Preferred Skills & Competencies



  • Experience with construction ERP systems (e.g., Viewpoint, Sage, Procore, Spectrum)

  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

  • Ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights

  • High attention to detail with a strategic, big-picture mindset

  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, project-driven environment


Why Join Us



  • Opportunity to lead and shape the finance function within a growing construction organization

  • High-visibility role with direct impact on company performance and strategy

  • Collaborative culture with strong executive partnership

  • Competitive compensation and benefits package




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