Director of Accounting

Company: Baker Construction Enterprises Inc
Location: Monroe
Posted on: April 19, 2025

Job Description:

Req ID: 6063Travel: NoneNumber of Openings: 1Achieve more in your career with the nation's leading specialty concrete contractor. At Baker Construction, you'll be part of a team that prioritizes people, invests in their development, and offers unparalleled opportunities for professional growth. In this role, you'll be integral to building the future of our country and our company. You'll collaborate across diverse teams, have a hand in significant projects, and dive headfirst into complex challenges with the best in the industry. If you are driven to do more and have the grit to follow through, you'll have everything you need to define your career on your terms.Make a meaningful impact with a team that values ambition and rewards initiative. Apply today and be more with Baker.SummaryThe Director of Accounting is responsible for the Company's Financial Accounting and Internal/External Reporting, and Tax. This includes overseeing the company's external and internal financial reporting, internal financial policies/controls, U.S. GAAP and regulatory compliance, and accounting requirements. This position reports to the VP Accounting and Treasury and leads Job Cost, General Ledger, and Tax team delivery of its mission to be a solutions provider to internal/external customers & stakeholders. This includes ensuring customer intimacy, innovation, stewardship, & business partnering to meet stakeholder and regulatory requirements.Roles and ResponsibilitiesThe Director of Accounting will perform the following duties in a safe, productive, and effective manner:Oversees activities related to accounting, financial controls, and external audit for the company, ensuring the effectiveness & adequacy of accounting and control systemsEnsures an adequate accounting system to maintain books/recordsManages timely and accurate preparation, review, and analysis of the financial statements for regulatory and management reportingEnsures understanding of key changes, trends, key accruals, ratios, & unique transactionsPrepares executive-level reports, analytics, and ad hoc financial insightsEnsures appropriate reporting and analyticsOversees internal control systems to ensure accuracy, reliability, and consistency in financial reporting. Oversee risk management activitiesEnsures compliance with accounting & reporting standards such as external (GAAP), internal policies/procedures & legal requirementsMonitors external accounting standards changes, laws and regulations, & ensures complianceRequires that hourly rates are actively maintained & compliant with GAAP to ensure appropriate SGA / COGS accounting and reportingOversees processes to optimize GL and phase code accuracyCoordinates external financial audits and ensure that the organization's financial practices meet regulatory requirementsCollaborates with external auditorsImplements and monitors corrective actions based on audit findings. Performs internal auditsOversees the tax system & processes to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local while optimizing tax planning strategies. Ensures state registrations & licenses are in placeEnsures a continuous improvement culture, actively connected with external organizations to understand relevant process and technology trends & best practicesEngages region market leads and directs reports on discovery, ROI, and any needed change managementPartners with IT teams such as understanding project needs, return on investment, prioritization, and implementationSupports VP Accounting and Treasury on Accounting due diligence and integration of targetsSupports on purchase price settlements such as validating accuracy of working capital and earn-out calculationsOversees the consolidation process while assisting in streamlining accounting processes and controlsBusiness Partners with key stakeholders by supporting their needs and requirements while ensuring an effective/efficient team. This includes L3 Market Leads, Region Finance Leads, and FP&AManages analytics and reporting needs of various external stakeholders: banks, insurance, audit and tax organizationsLeads and develops a strong team to deliver the department mission and goals while ensuring the appropriate qualifications, capability development, and performance management.Supervises direct reports and key processes to ensure timely, complete, and accurate work. Review key materials in advance of communication to internal leadership and external stakeholdersDevelops and implements metric-driven processes to improve efficiency. Manage budgetsProvides direction, coaching, feedback, and support to direct reports to maximize individual and overall department performanceAssists direct reports in developing short and long-term goalsPerforms timely performance reviews and progress reviews with constructive coaching and feedbackEnsures continuity of department deliverables and resultsRequirementsBachelor's degree in accounting with a minimum of 15 years of accounting experience; experience at a large public accounting firm is preferredCPA required, Masters in Accounting or MBA a plusFamiliarity with percentage of completion accountingProficiency in Microsoft Office Programs such as Word, Excel, and PowerPointProficiency in analyzing, customizing, and modifying spreadsheets to meet specific needsBasic understanding of construction ERP softwareThe following competencies are needed to successfully perform this job:Ability to effectively communicate financial information and respond to questions from managers and executives within the CompanyAbility to apply advanced mathematical concepts to the operation of the companiesAbility to create mathematical formulasAbility to create and review department budgetsAbility to work with all levels of co-workers in a team environmentAbility to negotiateAbility to confidently lead, direct, and exhibit managerial courageAbility to maintain high level of confidentialityAbility to read, analyze, interpret, and draft complex documentsAbility to handle multiple priorities simultaneouslyAbility to analyze problems to determine root causes and determine best course of action for effective resolutionsAbility to interpret financial data and make informed decisions based on the dataMay require occasional visits to construction sites/ construction trailers while following standard OSHA safety requirementsAt Baker Construction, we welcome those who are driven to make things happen. Your tenacity will be rewarded with great pay, excellent benefits, and opportunities to make your mark. This is an opportunity to own your future while working alongside co-workers who are united in our purpose to build better structures and better lives. Go further with an industry leader that puts people first, honors its word, and has the grit to achieve greatness.Baker is an EOE Disability/Veterans Employer.Applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities who require a reasonable accommodation for any or part of the application process may make their requests known by emailing hrtech@sharedservices.cc or calling 1-513-539-4000 and asking for HR.

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