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Senior Equipment Accounting Manager - Austin Industries at Austin Professional Svcs, Inc. in Waxahachie, Texas

Posted in Admin - Clerical 30+ days ago.

Type: Full-Time





Job Description:

Do you want to make a difference? Do you want to grow your career at one of the industry’s leading construction firms? Put your expertise and accounting skills to work at Austin Industries. Austin Industries is currently seeking a Senior Equipment Accounting Manager to support our equipment yard in the Dallas / Fort Worth, TX area. The reporting office is in Waxahachie, however due to COVID we are currently working remotely until further notice.


 


We set the standard for commercial, heavy civil, and industrial construction and we are looking for talented construction professionals to join us. Austin is 100% employee-owned, so every one of our employee-owners has a stake in our success. As a result, we consistently meet and exceed our customers’ expectations with our commitment to safety, service, and integrity. Join us today. We Own It!


 


The Senior Equipment Accounting Manager is responsible for all aspects of accounting and finance of the equipment operations. The role also leads process improvements in the equipment operations in ways to support all operating companies (Austin Bridge & Road, Austin Commercial, and Austin Industrial).


 


Responsibilities:


 


Acquisition and Disposal:  



  • Lead financing structure for equipment purchases, lease, rent-to-purchase or rental agreements

  • Assist in equipment requisition and disposal strategies related to construction or maintenance projects 

 


Fleet and Asset Management: 



  • Assist with strategic decisions regarding fleet composition and utilization, fleet average age, capital expenditures, cash management, and return on investments.  

  • Utilize appropriate applications to provide business intelligence that assists day-to-day and long-term strategic decision-making processes.

  • Develop rates, estimates, budgets for each operating company that aligns with each company’s operating environment and strategic objectives

  • Collaborate with operating companies regarding goals, market outlook, equipment requirements, and capital expenditures

 


Financial and Accounting:



  • Implement accounting policies and procedures established as related to equipment operations

  • Develop and manage both internal and external equipment billing processes according to established Austin policies and various applicable prime contract requirements

  • Assist jobsites on owner billing of equipment costs and issues arise from owner’s audits to ensure timely collection of payment on outstanding receivables

  • Manage accounts payable and invoice approval functions at the equipment operations to ensure timely payment of invoices

  • Manage projection of equipment costs in lump-sum contracts as applicable

  • Manage the monthly financial close process 

    • Prepare monthly financial reports timely, including but not limited to equipment operation P&L, equipment utilization reports, and other reports required by the management of Corporate and operating companies

    • Reconcile all general ledger and subledger accounts timely as related to equipment operations



 


Internal Controls and Compliance: 



  • Establish proper segregation of duties and implement adequate internal controls to safeguard the interest of Austin equipment operations

  • Ensure proper handling of tax and insurance matters

  • Participate in system mitigation as to equipment accounting and operations

  • Manage and resolve issues arise from prime contract compliance to help minimize or eliminate negative financial impacts 

 


Additional Duties:



  • Manage accounting and administrative personnel at the equipment operations

  • Conduct periodic performance evaluations and provide career coaching and development to staff at the equipment operations

  • Manage ad hoc requests or projects

 


 


Qualifications and Requirements:


 



  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business or related field

  • Master’s degree, CCIFP and/or CPA highly preferred

  • 8+ years of accounting and finance experience

  • 5+ years of supervisory experience

  • Continuous improvement mindset to drive out inefficiencies and implement consistent and scalable processes to support growth at operating companies

  • Passion to lead and develop team members

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

  • Passion to learn and willing to dive into detail  

  • Management and industry experience preferred

  • Quick learner and ability to adapt to different industries needs and requests

 


 


We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, and a matching 401K plan. We are proud to be a 100% Employee Owned Company! To learn more about Austin’s core values and Austin’s Employee Ownership history, please go to http://www.austin-ind.com/core-values.html


 


 


An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer


Austin ("The Company") is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company's policy prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also the Company's policy to comply with all federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.


 


 


No Agency Inquiries Please


Austin Industries and all operating divisions (Austin Bridge & Road, Austin Commercial, and Austin Industrial) do not accept unsolicited resumes, candidates’ names or summaries from staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters.  Any unsolicited resumes submitted to Austin Industries, or any of its employee-owners, becomes the property of Austin Industries and Austin Industries will not pay a placement fee.


 


 


About Austin Industries


Austin Industries and its operating companies engage in almost every type of civil, commercial and industrial construction.  Austin is owned entirely by its employees through its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Austin Industries has a rich history. We are one of the largest and most diversified construction firms in the nation. Austin stands on the core values of Uncompromising Integrity, Employee-ownership, Exemplary Service and Excellence in Safety.  To learn more about our history, culture and operations, visit us at www.austin-ind.com.

Experience

Required

  • 5 year(s): + of supervisory experience

  • 8 year(s): + of accounting and finance experience

Education

Required
  • Bachelors or better in Accounting or related field

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred
  • Certified Public Acct

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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