Accounting Manager Job at Area Wide Protective (AWP) in Santa Ana

Company Description

With more than 7,800 team members securing over 1 million annual work zones, Arrive Alive Traffic Control, an AWP Safety company is North America's leading traffic control specialist. AWP Safety uses its expertise in training, safety, quality, and mobilization to deliver solutions ranging from work zone protection to comprehensive traffic management planning. Founded in 1981, the company serves utility, broadband, municipal, contractor, and special events customers in 33 U.S. states and 4 Canadian provinces.

Job Description

The Accounting Manager position is a key management role and will manage all financial activities of the West Division while reporting directly to the Regional Controller - West Division.

The role will have primary responsibility for managing and controlling the accounting and cash-related activities of the company. This will include leadership of the monthly close process, creating and implementing policies and procedures to identify, resolve and document accounting issues, and creating procedures to make the close and reporting processes more efficient and accurate. The ideal candidate will want to roll up their sleeves and dive into day-to-day issues, as well as participate as a value-added partner to business operations and analytics teams.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure the timely and accurate completion of month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial close process and financial reporting processes.
• Ensure all financial transactions are completed accurately, occur in accordance with management's authorization, and are timely and accurately recorded in the company's accounting systems.
• Ensure adherence to the company's accounting policies, and that the policies and financial statements are compliant with GAAP and any other regulatory requirements.
• Partner with FP&A for the monthly review of financial results
• Assist in the annual business planning and budgeting process
• Active involvement in ERP system implementation
• Adjust and maintain a detailed accounting system as required
• Analyze financial data including costing, pricing, and efficiency
• Compile documentation and analysis relative to production/service costs
• Oversee the regional accounting group (2 or 3 accountants)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university; Master's degree and/or CPA preferred
• Minimum 7 years accounting experience
• Excellent computer skills including a high level of proficiency with ERP and MS Office products
• Excellent listening, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication, and presentation skills
• Highest level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to multitask and manage time efficiently in a fast-changing environment
• Highly self-motivated and directed with the ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks

Additional Information

Base Salary Range: $125k-145k

• Benefits-eligible 1st of the month following hire
• All traditional benefits are offered, including 3 medical plan options and 2 dental plan options, as well as additional benefits such as Legal and Identity Shield, Accident, and Critical Illness
• Company paid 50k in basic life insurance
• Company paid LTD
• Health Savings and Flex Spending Accounts Available
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays

AWP Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.