Senior Accounting Manager - The Arcticom Group

The Arcticom Group (“TAG”) is a U.S.-based network of commercial and industrial mechanical services companies that provide HVACR service and maintenance across the Western United States and installation services throughout North America. TAG is committed to being an “employer of choice” and ensuring employees have a home where they can learn and grow.  With competitive compensation and an attractive benefits package, TAG is an exciting place to work. TAG is looking for a Shared Services Regional Director of Accounting to join their team located in New York.

This is an exciting time to join TAG’s team at a high-growth stage and build several key accounting processes. TAG is looking for a Senior Accounting Manager with a minimum of 7 years accounting experience in a growing construction company.  The Senior Accounting Manager position requires GAAP knowledge, strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as excellent attention to detail in a deadline driven environment.  In this role, the Senior Accounting Manager will have a hybrid working schedule and will report to the Shared Services Director of Accounting.

Responsibilities and skills:

• Responsible for managing the accounting functions associated with general ledger and sub-ledger maintenance, including account reconciliations, journal entries and transactional analysis
• Have ownership over the monthly financial reporting package, including GL account reconciliations and month-end close journal entries
• Provide explanations to management regarding results, including revenue actuals and projections, margins on installation and service jobs, and operating costs.
• Oversee the preparation of the bank reconciliations for all bank accounts and records cash transactions in the database.
• Partners with operations to review active construction jobs and service contracts to ensure proper revenue recognition based on the percentage of completion method. Update forecasts and estimates monthly.
• Oversee collection process and work with operations to ensure company remains in a cash positive position.  Manage timing of payable accordingly.
• Ensures sales tax returns are prepared and filed in the proper jurisdictions. Ensures tax rates and tax schedules in the system are accurate and are reflective of current state laws and customer requirements. 
• Review & approve weekly payroll and monthly union reporting.
• Oversee accounting team (A/R, A/P)
• Work on special accounting projects as assigned.
• Provide functional backup for other finance functions as needed.
• Possess strong leadership, problem solving, and organizational skills.
• Capable of working both independently and in teams, as needed.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 7-10 years of related work experience.
• CPA license preferred, but not required
• Recent experience with Great Plains is required.
• Intercompany experience.
• Strong Excel skills
• Strong communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting