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Accounting Manager (Full-Time)
Be a part of a growing design firm with the opportunity to make a difference in people"s lives through thoughtful design. BA is an architecture and interior design firm that is a leader in healthcare, life sciences, workplace, and early learning facilities. We provide architecture and interior design services from thriving offices in Boulder, Charlotte, Dallas, Irvine, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Sacramento, San Francisco, and Seattle.
Position Overview:
The Accounting Manager leads a team of several accounting professionals and oversees the firm"s day-to-day accounting operations. They are responsible for accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting. This role reports to the Director of Finance and combines strong people leadership with deep operational accounting expertise. The ideal candidate has managed sizable teams before and is comfortable owning execution while the Director of Finance focuses on strategy and reporting to firm leadership. The role owns the monthly close, oversees accounts payable, accounts receivable, and project accounting. They also will likely serve as a payroll backup for HR as needed.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Team Leadership
- Lead, develop, and mentor the accounting team, including project accountants and accounts payable, accounts receivable, and senior accounting staff
- Organize the team"s workflow, set priorities, and ensure clear ownership across functions
- Conduct performance reviews, set goals, and provide regular coaching and development
- Lead hiring, onboarding, and training as the team grows
- Maintain a team culture of accountability and continuous improvement
- Act as the escalation point for the team, freeing the Director of Finance from day-to-day people management
Accounting Operations
- Oversee AP/AR, payroll, general ledger, and bank reconciliations across the team
- Manage project-based accounting specific to architecture (WIP, project costing, milestone/phase billing)
- Drive timely and accurate month-end and year-end close
- Review work product from direct reports before it reaches the Director of Finance
- Oversee multi-project revenue recognition and percentage-of-completion accounting
- Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and supporting reconciliations
Audit & Tax Compliance
- Maintain and enforce internal controls across the team"s processes
- Coordinate audit, tax, and regulatory compliance activities
- Ensure compliance with state/local requirements across project jurisdictions
Financial Controls & Cross-Functional Support
- Monitor spend and financial activity, escalating anomalies as appropriate
- Partner with finance and operational leadership on cross-functional priorities
Supervisory Duties
- Directly supervise the firm"s accounting staff, including project accountants and accounts payable, accounts receivable, and senior accounting personnel
- Set team priorities and workloads, conduct performance reviews, and participate in hiring decisions for the accounting team
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 2+ years supervising or managing staff
- Strong working knowledge of GAAP, month-end close, and financial reporting
- Experience with revenue recognition and project-based billing
- Proficiency with ERP/accounting software and advanced Excel skills
- Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and mentor a team
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- CPA
- Experience in architecture, engineering, or professional services industry
- Experience with Deltek Vantagepoint or a comparable project-based ERP
- Familiarity with multi-office, project-based accounting environments
Working Environment:
- Work is conducted in an office environment with moderate noise levels associated with a business environment
Physical requirements needed to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation:
- Ability to operate a keyboard, mouse, phone and perform repetitive motion (keyboard); writing (notetaking); reading and analyzing written material
- Ability to sit for long periods; stand, sit, reach, bend, lift up to thirty (30) lbs
- Ability to express or exchange ideas to impart information to the public and internal employees and to convey detailed instructions accurately and quickly
The salary range for this exempt position is equivalent to an annual salary of $95,000-$110,000, depending on experience. We also offer employees a flexible work environment, paid relocation, and a full benefits package including (but not limited to) medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, a 401-k plan with an employer match, and paid vacation, sick, holiday, and volunteer time.
How to apply:
Complete the online application and submit your cover letter and resume.
Thank you for your interest in our firm!