Manager, Financial Reporting at HITT Contracting Inc. in Falls Church, Virginia

Job Description:

Every day, our team members do amazing things in pursuit of our shared purpose to build trust with our clients, partners, subcontractors, and teammates. No matter your background, education, or career path, if you share our vision to create extraordinary experiences, you belong at HITT.


Manager, Financial Reporting




Job Description:



The Corporate Accounting Manager will lead a team of motivated Associates who are responsible the Financial Reporting and General Ledger functions of the company. This is an opportunity for someone with a strong industry acumen and thorough knowledge of full cycle of operational accounting and financial reporting. The ideal candidate possess strong interpersonal skills, takes initiative to drive action, and can work under deadlines.



Responsibilities

• Ensure that accounting practices are fully compliant with GAAP, US Government FAR / CAS rules, regulations, and internal control requirements.
  
  


• Manage month-end close activities including accurate and timely processing of journal entries, performing and reviewing account reconciliations of the balance sheet and all related sub-ledgers (i.e. fixed assets, accounts receivable, bank statements/activity, WIP analysis, etc.)
  
  


• Responsible for the accurate reporting of financial results including but not limited to quarterly GAAP financials and board reports, in accordance with GAAP and internal policies and controls.
  
  


• Develop and maintain a high performing accounting organization through training and mentorship of team members.
  
  


• Manage a forward-thinking view of departmental workload and capacity to drive optimum staff utilization.
  
  


• Provide timely and effective communications and data to other teams in Corporate Accounting so they possess the necessary information to perform successfully
  
  


• Develop strategies and policies to support and execute all Corporate Accounting Financial Reporting activities while coordinating supporting information systems, policies, procedures, and initiatives with operations and support stakeholders.
  
  


• Subject matter expert of corporate accounting functions for ERP implementation
  
  


• Be the leader for process improvement related to close and consolidation, intercompany, account reconciliations, balance sheet flux analysis.
  
  


• Communicate and enforce accounting policies and procedures.
  
  


• Compile, analyze, and report monthly data at the business unit level
  
  


• Liaison with external and internal audit teams throughout the year to ensure compliance.
  
  


• Responsible for maintenance of global chart of accounts, ensuring accurate mapping to the financial statement lines, and it evolves as the business grows and changes.
  
  


• Maintain company, department, and market sector structure within accounting system.
  
  


• Perform other duties as requested.
  
  

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
  
  


• 5+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience with 2+ years of experience as an accounting manager or similar managerial position
  
  


• CPA license preferred
  
  


• Construction or general contractor industry experience preferred
  
  


• Experience with Oracle, JD Edwards or other comparable ERP solutions including analytical tools (BI)
  
  


• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting
  
  


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop and implement effective solutions to complex financial challenges
  
  


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
  
  


• Superior time management skills, multitasking skills, and the ability to prioritize tasks with minimal supervision
  
  


• Understanding, yet persuasive and decisive when dealing with others in the organization
  
  


• Proven track record of developing and maintaining high performing accounting teams