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EMCOR Construction Services · 2 days ago

Senior Manager of Accounting & Compliance

Norwalk, CT

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$160K/yr - $170K/yr

5+ years exp

EMCOR Construction Services (ECS) is part of EMCOR Group, Inc., a Fortune 500 leader in mechanical and electrical construction. The Senior Manager of Accounting & Compliance will be responsible for ensuring compliance with accounting principles, developing control systems, and providing strategic recommendations to operating companies.

Construction

Responsibilities

Contribute to the segment’s accurate and timely reporting of financial statements, reports, and analysis for internal stakeholders, including the segment’s operational leadership team as well as the Corporate Accounting team

Take a lead role in the monthly review of operating company work-in-progress (WIP) reports and work closely with the Corporate Accounting and segment finance teams to analyze individual contract positions

Play a role in the Company’s quarterly forecast and annual budget process to ensure accurate and timely forecasts are provided for Corporate Accounting

Review monthly and quarterly reporting packages from the operating companies to support compliance with company accounting policies and ensure accurate and timely submissions

Assist in financial due diligence on M&A activity

Contribute to special financial planning and analysis projects, including evaluating cost structure within operating companies

Practice and promote EMCOR’s Code of Ethics, “Leading with Character” in conducting business – both internally and externally

Advise operating companies in developing the processes/procedures necessary to ensure regulatory compliance, proper records maintenance, and adequate accounting controls in support of Company operations

Work with newly acquired entities to ensure timely development and deployment of internal controls to ensure compliance with PCAOB standards

Manage the internal control environment at the segment level to ensure risks are identified and mitigated through a robust internal control structure and that the necessary documentation is maintained and updated as needed

Work closely with operating companies subject to internal or external audits to ensure adequate responsiveness to requests and to address matters as they arise during the audit cycle

Oversee the segment’s business continuity plans ensuring compliance with Company policies requiring that quick response programs are in place and accurately reflect ongoing processes and the people and systems that support them

Qualification

CPA accreditationPublic company audit experienceFinancial reportingAccounting complianceMBA in accounting/financeConstruction industry experienceMicrosoft Office expertiseTechnical skills in accountingExecutive communication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

MBA in accounting/finance, or related academic discipline is strongly preferred, and 5+ years of professional experience including positions in accounting or finance; or

Bachelor's degree required in accounting/finance, or related academic discipline, and 5-7+ years professional experience including progressive positions in accounting or finance

Public company audit experience of 5+ years is also strongly preferred

CPA accreditation is strongly preferred

Qualified candidate possesses construction industry experience

Familiarity with construction contract language, including experience with reviewing contracts in the context of accounting treatment/considerations

Microsoft Office expertise, including advanced Excel skills

Technical skills in accounting and finance within the level of experience for this position

Ability to initiate actions and to deliver on commitments in a timely, accurate manner

Ability to improve processes, analyze, and solve problems on a proactive, strategic, and tactical level

Commitment to Company values of integrity; discipline; transparency; mutual respect and trust; commitment to safety, and teamwork

Executive level written and verbal communications skills

Ability to work well and contribute as a partner in a team environment

Ability to effectively communicate, cooperate, and collaborate with multiple levels of employees, including a wide array of operating company leadership teams