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Turner Construction Company · 2 hours ago

Accounting Manager - Financial Center

Turner Construction Company is seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of the Shared Services Organization's Accounts Receivable and General Ledger teams. The role focuses on ensuring compliance with policies, timely month-end closes, and contributing to strategic decision-making within the organization.

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Responsibilities

Manage day‑to‑day SSO teams and projects, engage stakeholders to understand their needs, and deliver value through responsive, high‑quality service
Foster a supportive and Active Caring environment that develops a high‑performing team through ongoing training, coaching, and mentoring
Serve as the SME, process owner, and primary point of contact for assigned workstreams and business centers
Prioritize urgent and non‑standard stakeholder requests to ensure timely response and issue resolution
Develop and communicate operational processes that promote standardization, automation, and efficiency across the workstream
Assess and identify workforce and system resource needs to ensure workstream activities and Service Level Agreements (SLAs) are met
Ensure work complies with internal policies, industry standards, regulatory requirements, and quality expectations
Facilitate cross‑functional collaboration and knowledge sharing across the SSO
Align teamwork activities and priorities with the broader SSO strategy
Develop dashboards and track key metrics for SSO projects to provide transparency to leadership and stakeholders
Analyze stakeholder feedback to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities to improve processes, systems, and customer satisfaction
Foster continuous improvement by actively engaging team members in identifying, recommending, and documenting process improvements
Facilitate constructive conversations that balance recognition with growth opportunities
Provide timely performance and development feedback and support annual performance reviews
Monitor progress through quarterly check‑ins and adjust goals as business priorities evolve
Lead annual performance review cycles, incorporating quantitative metrics and qualitative feedback. Perform other duties as assigned
Oversee general ledger activities, including auditing and posting journal entries, cash receipts, miscellaneous receipts, and cash applications
Review and validate Blackline automated journal entry backups and communicate findings to profit center financial managers and staff
Review and approve journal entries prepared by the team
Coordinate daily with Treasury regarding cash management activities
Maintain and communicate the monthly close schedule to ensure timely and accurate period‑end reporting
Maintain employee distribution lists for accounts receivable reporting
Manage and monitor team recovery hours in accordance with policy and business requirements
Provide financial analysis to profit centers, conducting research and identifying accounting posting issues

Qualification

Accounting principlesFinancial analysisERP systemsLeadership experienceData analysis toolsProcess automationProject managementContinuous improvementInterpersonal skillsNegotiation skillsStrategic thinkingProblem-solving

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and training
Minimum of 4–5 years' experience leading a team with strong leadership and team management abilities
Lead by example and set standards for performance and behavior; act with integrity and professionalism while fostering a collaborative environment
Negotiation and conflict resolution skills
Strong interpersonal awareness and ability to work effectively across diverse backgrounds, respecting differences and fostering an inclusive team environment
Skilled at guiding team members' growth, aligning individual performance to organizational objectives
Strategic thinking with the ability to balance long‑term vision with short‑term priorities
Self‑motivated, adaptable, and flexible with the ability to operate with minimal direction while working in a complex and changing environment
Thorough knowledge of accounting principles (e.g., journal entries, general ledger) and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Analytic ability to review and assess financial data, interpret trends, and recognize inconsistencies
Thorough understanding of accounting implications of various contract terms, collective bargaining agreements, and government regulations
Knowledgeable of policies and standards to ensure compliance and identify financial risks
Able to identify and escalate financial and operational risks
Exercise independent judgment and discretion with ability to identify problems and initiate corrective action
Ability to solve problem and make decisions under pressure
Ability to manage activities, requests, and short‑cycle deadlines for self and staff
Familiar with continuous improvement concepts, methodologies, policies, principles, and practices to discover and implement opportunities to improve processes and systems
Display actions related to profitability and risk management and able to escalate risk management issues
Strong understanding of compliance frameworks and internal controls
Project management skills (e.g., Agile, Lean, Six Sigma methodologies)
Proficient in financial systems and Microsoft Office applications with advanced Excel skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Proficiency in ERP systems and shared services platforms (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Workday, Coupa)
Experience with data analysis and reporting tools including Excel, Power BI, and Tableau
Knowledge of process automation (RPA, AI‑driven workflows)

Preferred

Construction industry experience preferred but not required

Company

Turner Construction Company

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Turner is a provider of construction services committed to making a difference in the lives of people.

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Christa Andresky
Chief Financial Officer
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Lars Leitner
Senior Vice President, Chief Strategy Officer
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