Accounting Manager

Overview

Overview

Are you a results-driven finance professional with a sharp eye for detail and a strategic mindset? We’re looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to join our Federal Division supporting the US business. In this pivotal role, you’ll collaborate across departments to deliver accurate financial reporting, insightful analysis, and data-driven recommendations that shape key business decisions. Your expertise will help ensure compliance, enhance performance, and support sustainable growth. If you excel in fast-paced environments and enjoy balancing strategic oversight with hands-on execution, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.

 

Who are we?  

As a Top-10 ENR Contractor, Gilbane is a family-owned business with 45 offices that has been shaping communities since 1870. Consistently recognized as one of the most reputable construction management firms in the country, Gilbane is committed to delivering projects safely and on-time. You will have the opportunity to build schools, labs, hospitals, corporate offices, sports arenas and more!

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

 

Who Are You? 

You are a coach/leader who leads with an inclusive and empathetic mindset. You provide feedback and guidance to help others excel in their current or future roles. You determine priorities, delegate work, and effectively communicate progress. You establish measures to assess the impact, quality, and timeliness of results while praising successes and sharing lessons learned.  You deploy a strategic mindset when considering solutions to long-term opportunities and risks that may develop in the future.  

Your core values match Gilbane’s: Integrity, Caring, Teamwork, Toughmindedness, Dedication to Excellence, Discipline, Loyalty, and Entrepreneurship. 

 

What’s in it for you?

Gilbane offers employees multi-dimensional training opportunities through a number of resources. While managing your responsibilities to projects, you will be able to enroll in trainings through our award-winning Gilbane University to build leadership and technical skills. In addition, you would work with an experienced team which provides you with the opportunity to learn new industry skills every day. You will protect and promote the interests of both Gilbane and the client in all matters as well as demonstrating the personal characteristics of a developing leader. 

Responsibilities

• Manages all business unit expenses
• Oversees Accountants and trains in all home office reporting requirements
• Trains direct reports on processes, procedures, and completion of daily tasks
• Manages workload and performance of direct reports including Account Practitioners, Senior Accountants, and Accountants, ensuring alignment with overall company standards
• Assists with staff meetings and peer group meetings regularly
• Ensures that forecasts are complete for all projects
• Manages the monthly closing process for the business
• Assists with the development of a cushion/risk analysis
• Assists with quarterly forecasts
• Fosters a positive and inclusive work environment to motivate and engage team members
• Aids in communicating company and department strategy to direct reports

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field
• 8-10 years of experience including direct involvement with Federal Government contracting projects
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Ability to learn construction management and payment management software (CMIC)

 

Salary to be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience of the applicant, as well as the internal equity and alignment with the team.

For Concord, CA, this ranges from $127,400 - $159,200 plus benefits and retirement program.

 

Gilbane offers an excellent total compensation package which includes competitive health and welfare benefits and a generous profit-sharing/401k plan. We invest in our employees’ education and have built Gilbane University into a top training organization in the construction industry. Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pr