Accounting Manager (Hands-On) – Winder, GA
Overview
A growing, private equity-backed construction services company is seeking a hands-on Accounting Manager to take full ownership of the accounting and financial operations. This is a high-impact role for someone who wants more than just maintaining the books — this person will bring structure, improve processes, and help build a more disciplined financial operation as the company scales.
This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a lean environment, being close to the business, and partnering directly with leadership on both financial and operational decisions.
What You'll Own
Accounting & Financial Management
- Own the full accounting cycle, including general ledger, reconciliations, and the close process.
- Lead month-end and year-end close with accuracy and timeliness.
- Build and manage the annual budget in partnership with leadership.
- Deliver clear, actionable financial reporting (P&L, balance sheet, job profitability, KPIs).
- Partner with external CPA on tax filings and financial reviews.
- Track and analyze job-level profitability, including labor, materials, and margins.
AR, AP & Cash Management
- Manage billing, collections, and accounts receivable with clear follow-through.
- Oversee accounts payable, vendor payments, and expense management.
- Maintain visibility into cash position, receivables, and payables timing.
- Ensure vendor compliance documentation (W-9s, COIs, subcontractor records) is current.
Payroll, Compliance & Administration
- Process weekly payroll and maintain employee/subcontractor records.
- Administer benefits, workers' comp, and insurance programs.
- Manage licenses, permits, and regulatory compliance.
- Serve as point of contact for insurance carriers and audits.
Operations & Business Partnership
- Partner with leadership on job costing, margin analysis, and forecasting.
- Build reporting that is actually used to run the business.
- Align financial data with operational systems to ensure accuracy and visibility.
- Support leadership with KPIs, dashboards, and decision-making insights.
Process Improvement & Systems
- Identify gaps and build better financial processes and controls.
- Improve how financial data is captured, reported, and used.
- Leverage tools like QuickBooks Online, Excel, and reporting systems effectively.
- Support system alignment between operational and financial data.
What Success Looks Like
- Brings structure and clarity to financial operations
- Improves accuracy, visibility, and timeliness of reporting
- Creates systems that scale with the business
- Acts as a true partner to leadership, not just a back-office function
Qualifications
- 5+ years of accounting experience, ideally in a small business or multi-entity environment
- Strong experience managing full-cycle accounting independently
- Proficiency with QuickBooks Online
- Strong skills in Excel and/or Google Sheets
- Comfortable working in a lean, hands-on environment with broad responsibilities
- Tech-savvy with the ability to improve and adapt systems
Key Traits
- Detail-oriented: Gets it right the first time
- Ownership mindset: Fixes issues instead of working around them
- Organized and adaptable: Can manage complexity without losing control
- Proactive: Steps in without being asked
- Team-oriented: Thrives in an all-hands-on-deck environment
Culture & Values
- Make it Right: Accuracy and accountability matter
- Integrity: Follow through on commitments
- All Hands on Deck: Everyone contributes — no task is too small