Finance Manager

Gibson Electrical LLC. is seeking a Finance Manager to join our team!

Gibson Electrical, LLC., a veteran-owned certified electrical contractor in Columbus, OH, is rapidly expanding its services due to increasing demand for our exceptional expertise. As a proud member of the Independent Electrical Contractors - Ohio Chapter and a merit shop, we have established strong partnerships with large commercial and industrial clients and have completed projects including restaurants, warehouses, banks, parking garages, multi-tenant buildings, and more. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our successful completion of construction projects and ongoing service delivery. We take pride in our growth and dedication to the electrical industry and are excited to expand our team.

Great Reasons to Join Gibson Electrical LLC:

• Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Competitive Compensation Package
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave
• Work/life balance - primary work hours Monday-Thursday, 7am -5:30pm

The duties of this role will include the following:

Financial Reporting & Compliance:

• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements including balance sheet, income statement/profit and loss statement, accounts receivable and accounts payable aging, and cash flow projections.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and other relevant standards.
• Coordinate audits (internal and external) and manage regulatory filings.

Managing Accounting Operations:

• Oversee and conduct accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) processes.
• Prepare and submit AIA billings.
• Create and document lien waivers and affidavits.

• Negotiate credit and payment terms with vendors.
• Manage the general ledger and ensure all transactions are properly recorded in provided accounting software.
• Reconcile bank statements regularly.
• Have oversight of payroll processing and ensure timely payment of taxes.

Budgeting & Forecasting:

• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts.
• Monitor overall company budget performance and provide variance analyses.

• Collaborate with department heads to ensure adherence to budgets including project managers and estimators to ensure accuracy of job budgets, job financial statements and WIP reports.

Internal Controls & Process Improvement:

• Develop and enforce policies and procedures to improve financial operational efficiency.
• Implement and monitor internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure data integrity.

Tax Compliance & Coordination:

• Ensure timely filing of corporate taxes and other regulatory reports.
• Coordinate with CPA and external tax advisors to prepare required documents and year-end tax reports.

Team Leadership & Collaboration:

• Supervise, train, and mentor accounting staff as accounting department grows.
• Assign tasks, set performance goals, and conduct evaluations.
• Collaborate with other departments (e.g., HR, Operations, Project Managers) to support company financial objectives.

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5+ years of related experience in construction accounting
• Advanced user of Excel and Microsoft products
• Fundamental knowledge of GAAP
• Experience with QuickBooks and current computer accounting programs and reporting tools
• Good attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Additional Desired Qualifications:

• Construction Accounting Certification(s)
• CPA license
• Working knowledge of BlueBeam software
• Experience with construction project management software such as Procore, BuildOps, etc.