CFS · 16 hours ago
Manager Accounting & Finance
Dayton, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$100K/yr - $150K/yr
8+ years expCFS is a construction-focused organization seeking a Manager of Finance & Accounting. This role is responsible for overseeing the financial strategy, accounting operations, compliance, and tax functions, ensuring accurate financial reporting and strong internal controls.
Human ResourcesStaffing Agency
Hiring Manager
Anne Sullivan
Responsibilities
Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning processes
Develop and analyze project-level financial models, job cost forecasts, and margin analysis
Provide timely financial insights to executive leadership to support strategic decisions
Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), including backlog, cash flow, labor utilization, and profitability
Oversee general ledger, month-end, and year-end close processes
Ensure accurate financial statements in accordance with GAAP
Review work-in-progress (WIP) schedules, percentage-of-completion accounting, and revenue recognition
Manage cash flow forecasting, AR/AP, and retainage tracking
Oversee sales and use tax compliance, filings, and audits
Ensure compliance with construction-specific tax regulations, nexus rules, and exemptions
Manage licensing, bonding, insurance, and regulatory reporting requirements
Coordinate with external tax advisors and auditors as needed
Establish and maintain strong internal controls and accounting policies
Ensure compliance with company policies, contracts, and regulatory requirements
Identify financial and operational risks and recommend mitigation strategies
Lead, mentor, and develop accounting and finance staff
Partner closely with project management, operations, and executive teams
Support contract review, pricing decisions, and financial risk assessments
Drive process improvements, system enhancements, and automation initiatives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or MBA preferred)
8+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, with significant exposure to the construction industry
Strong knowledge of construction accounting, WIP, job costing, and revenue recognition
Hands-on experience with FP&A, budgeting, and forecasting
Expertise in sales and use tax compliance, preferably in multi-state environments
Proven leadership experience managing teams and cross-functional initiatives
Preferred
Experience with construction ERP systems (e.g., Viewpoint, Sage, Procore, Spectrum)
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights
High attention to detail with a strategic, big-picture mindset
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, project-driven environment
Benefits
Competitive compensation and benefits package
Company
CFS
Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Dan Casey
CEO, Founder
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