Be a hands‑on Finance/Accounting Manager in the engineering and construction space, driving operational excellence, AI‑driven process improvements, and scalable growth through acquisitions.Why We Like This Operational leadership: Lead a high‑impact team managing AP, AR, and payroll with direct accountability for delivery and process quality.M&A integration: Drive end‑to‑end integration of newly acquired entities, shaping workflows and ensuring smooth onboarding into standardized processes.Continuous improvement: Champion process optimization and automation initiatives to enhance efficiency and accuracy across multi‑entity finance operations.Requirements Hands‑On Transactional Accounting Leadership: Lead AP, AR, and payroll teams with a hands‑on approach—jump into the trenches when needed to keep operations smooth and avoid unnecessary escalations. This role demands a problem solver mindset, not just someone who flags issues.Continuous Improvement & Technology Execution: Drive process efficiencies through AI and automation initiatives independently. You'll own tech rollouts and process improvements end‑to‑end.Strategic M&A Integration & Scalability: Lead ERP integrations and scale thoughtfully to support growth. Balance resource planning with automation to handle acquisitions.Responsibilities Lead daily transactional accounting operations: Oversee AP, AR, and payroll teams to ensure accurate, timely processing aligned with internal controls and workflows.Manage month‑end close and reporting: Coordinate close activities and maintain performance dashboards tracking KPIs and team capacity.Drive continuous improvement and technology adoption: Identify process bottlenecks, lead automation and AI initiatives, and implement system enhancements to scale operations efficiently.Lead M&A integration efforts: Manage onboarding of acquired entities including ERP setup, data migration, and workflow alignment to ensure seamless operational transitions.Provide hands‑on operational support and escalation management: Act as functional expert capable of stepping into transactional roles as needed and resolving complex issues independently.$150,000 - $175,000 a year#J-18808-Ljbffr