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Accounting Director

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 24 Sept 2025

About the role

ABOUT US:We are a nationally ranked, safety-focused, and talent-driven organization focused on delivering project management services through tailored delivery models. Our strength is our ability to match a delivery model to specific project needs, making the construction process feel easy.Our foundation is built on our people, culture, and values. Our teammates come first. We support each other through successes and failures and respect each other's ideas and opinions. We are a People First company. We know there is always a way to do it better, so we seek and nurture curious minds with a desire to solve problems and move forward by being creative and curious together. We celebrate each other's successes and acknowledge hard work because we know our people are the backbone of our success. #StrongerTogether!Leading with safety is our No. 1 priority. We believe it is a fundamental human right to have a safe workplace, so we dedicate ourselves to creating safe environments for our people and everyone we do business with.In addition to a positive atmosphere, a happy, healthy, and supportive work environment is especially important. Upon joining CSM Group, we will provide you with a robust onboarding program to expose you to broad aspects of the organization by meeting with operations, business leaders, and peers to better understand how we operate.SUMMARY:Reporting directly to the Controller, the Accounting Director is responsible for developing and maintaining strong accounting principles, practices, and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial statements. You will oversee project accounting, payroll, and financial accounting. Direct reports include the Accounting Manager, who is responsible for billing, accounts payable and accounts receivable teams, the Payroll Specialist and the Financial Accountant. This position works in partnership with various departments and the accounting team on financial statements, variance analysis and many ad hoc projects. As a key leader in Finance and Accounting, you are involved in decision-making and the strategic direction for the department. This is a full-time FLSA-exempt position. It requires at least 40 work hours per week, with the ability to work more if necessary. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Financial Leadership & Asset Protection
- Manages and supports the Accounting Department by assisting in setting department goals, ensuring we have the staffing and resources necessary to meet the strategic objectives of the company, and supporting the Accounting employees’ individual growth.
- Directs the general ledger financial reporting of the organization, ensuring the historic performance is accurate and timely to enable the leadership team to make decisions using the most accurate financial information available.
- Reports on the cash flow of the Company to the Controller and assists with treasury management activities.
Accounting Operations
- Financial Management: Oversee financial reporting of construction projects.
- Accounting Oversight: Manage the accounting team, ensuring accurate and timely bookkeeping, payroll, and compliance with industry regulations and standards.
- Cost Control: Implement and monitor cost control measures to maximize profitability and manage project costs effectively.
- Project Accounting: Ensure accurate tracking of project expenses, revenues, and profitability, working closely with project leaders and the Accounting Manager.
- Maintains a documented system of accounting policies and procedures.
- Works with the Leadership Team on cost accounting.
Financial Analysis
- Prepares financial statements, analyzes financial reports, and audits financial data.
- Reports overhead and margin measurement.
- Develops and reports on variance analysis to the budget.
- Optimizes accounting processes and increases the accuracy and reliability of financial data through responsible use of technology and attention to detail.
Department Administration
- Works with the Controller in strategic planning and goal setting for the department.
- Works with outside agencies to complete company financial audits.
- Leads the Accounting staff reporting to this position, p