Accounting Manager

About the role

The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc. (MSG) is a people‑focused, award‑winning consulting firm offering civil, geotechnical, environmental, planning, landscape, agriculture, surveying and construction services. As MSG continues to grow, we are seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to join our Finance team. Reporting to the Controller, you will guide daily and monthly accounting operations, provide financial insight across departments, and ensure accuracy, integrity, and efficiency of our financial processes.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the monthly close process, including account reconciliations, trial‑balance reviews, and preparation of financial statements for management and ownership.
• Oversee general ledger activities, ensuring accurate account coding, journal entries, and period‑end adjustments.
• Manage accounts receivable functions, monitor invoicing accuracy, review aging reports, and address collection issues.
• Coordinate payroll administration with the external processor, ensuring accurate timesheet reporting and proper labor cost allocation to projects.
• Support internal and external audit activities, including FAR compliance, schedule preparation, reconciliations, and documentation.
• Assist with cash‑flow forecasting by monitoring billings, collections, and overall cash position.
• Partner with the Controller to support day‑to‑day accounting operations and financial management.
• Manage accounting processes across multiple legal entities and project‑based business segments.
• Ensure accurate project costing and cost allocations for financial reporting and profitability analysis.
• Identify, recommend, and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and internal controls.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required (CPA & MBA preferred).
• 7‑15 years of accounting experience, including at least 3 years as an Accounting Manager.
• AEC industry background strongly preferred.
• Deltek software experience required (VantagePoint, Vision, Costpoint, and/or Ajera).
• Strong knowledge of project accounting, work‑in‑process (WIP), and ASC 606 & ASC 842.
• Overhead Rate Audit and FAR Part 31 experience.

Required skills

• Deltek VantagePoint
• Deltek Vision
• Deltek Costpoint
• Deltek Ajera
• Project accounting
• Work‑in‑process (WIP)
• ASC 606
• ASC 842
• Overhead Rate Audit
• FAR Part 31

What we offer

• Base salary range $100,000 – $120,000 per year.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Health insurance with HSA option, vision, dental, and life coverage.
• Flexible schedule.
• Paid time off.
• Referral program.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Catalytic Coaching development program.
• Equal employment opportunity policy.