Accounting Manager

KATERRA is an end-to-end construction and building services company transforming property development, design, and construction-from start to finish. We are building an entirely new kind of company that brings together expertise in design, technology, material sourcing, manufacturing, and construction as a single integrated offering.

With this unique approach, we have the opportunity to design and build beyond compromise. Beautiful, efficient, sustainable-we can do it all. The era of design concessions is over.

At KATERRA, we lead from every seat. Our ideal team members are self-starters that embrace ambiguity, think big, and bring their own uncompromising standards of excellence.

One of KATERRA's cultural principles is Diversity. We believe different backgrounds, ideas, and skillsets result in better outcomes. KATERRA does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. KATERRA encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQIA, people with disabilities, veterans and those with diverse life experiences.

Accounting Manager

We are looking for a highly motivated individual in Carrollton to join our renovations team! The successful candidate will have exceptional accounting experience in operational general ledger accounting and reporting in both a hands-on and leadership capacity. Experience in the construction industry is a definite advantage as we are looking for a candidate that is familiar with percentage of completion accounting. The successful candidate will also have a proven track record of identifying and driving process improvement, being system oriented is a must. This position reports to the Director of Finance - Renovations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the construction accounting division; including accurate and timely processing of A/P, A/R, and Cost Accounting.

• Provide strong leadership, direction and mentorship to a team of 5-10.

• Establish strong processes and reporting around the construction accounting including the monthly WIP process. (percentage of completion accounting)

• Manage and lead an accurate and timely monthly close within the corporate deadlines.

• Provide detailed explanations for variances in monthly and quarterly numbers.

• Become a subject matter expert in everything that is renovations accounting.

• Review and approve certain local account reconciliations and journal entries in accordance with company policies.

• Identify and drive process improvements with in corporate and globally throughout the organization.

• Establish strong partnership with key stakeholders throughout the KATERRA organization.

• Provide timely support and guidance to all ad hoc requests including audit and tax.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in accounting or business required.

• CPA, CA, CIMA, ACCA or international equivalent is preferred

• Experience of working in the construction Industry will be a significant advantage

• Extensive experience identification and driving system and process improvements

• Sound knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and experience in ensuring compliance with US GAAP

• Solid leadership skills required and ability to interface and collaborate with senior executive management

• Ability to work well and negotiate a team environment is a must

• Ability to work in a global environment and support internal customers geographically dispersed

• Advanced Microsoft Excel, knowledge and PowerPoint skills

• Experience working in an ERP environment. Sage preferred

• Highest standards of accuracy and precision; highly organized

• Articulate with excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to think creatively, highly driven, flexible and self-motivated

• Demonstrated ability to roll-up sleeves and work with team members in a hands-on management capacity

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

Please note that KATERRA does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, KATERRA will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, KATERRA explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of KATERRA.