Position Overview
The Accounting-Focused Operations Manager is responsible for integrating financial oversight with operational efficiency in a construction company. This role ensures that projects remain financially viable, budgets are adhered to, and financial risks are mitigated while maintaining smooth day-to-day operations.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Oversight & Budgeting*
•Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring cost control and profitability.
•Monitor financial performance, cash flow, and forecasting for ongoing projects.
•Ensure compliance with accounting standards (GAAP, IFRS) and regulatory requirements.
Operational Management*
•Collaborate with project managers to align financial goals with operational execution.
•Oversee resource allocation, procurement, and vendor negotiations to optimize costs.
•Implement financial risk mitigation strategies to prevent cost overruns.
Accounting & Reporting*
•Supervise accounts payable, receivable, payroll, and project accounting functions.
•Prepare financial reports, including Work in Process (WIP) reports and budget updates.
•Conduct financial audits and ensure adherence to internal controls.
Strategic Planning & Leadership*
•- Provide financial insights to senior management for decision-making.
•- Lead process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
•- Train and mentor accounting and operations teams on financial best practices.
Role Chart: Accounting-Focused Operations Manager
Below is a simplified role chart outlining the key relationships and reporting structure:
CEO / CFO
│
┌───────────────┴───────────────┐
│ │
Operations Manager (Accounting) Finance Controller
│ │
Project Managers Accounting Team
│ │
Site Supervisors Accounts Payable/Receivable
This structure ensures that the Operations Manager bridges financial strategy with project execution, working closely with both finance and operations teams to maintain profitability and efficiency.
Would you like me to refine this further based on specific company size or project types?
•Working together with key participants to compile the budget.
•Spearheading strategies to steer the company’s future in a positive direction.
•Driving the company’s operating capabilities to surpass customer satisfaction and retention, and company goals.
•Controlling company costs, and introducing tactical initiatives to address theft and other losses.
•Monitoring invoices, money handling procedures, accounting, and bank processes.
•Preparing timely and accurate financial performance reports.
•Overseeing marketing initiatives and implementing better business practices.
•Delegating responsibilities to ensure staff members grow as capable participants.
•Employing various initiatives to coach employees to optimize their capabilities.
•Completing performance reviews in a prudent manner.
•Assessing and implementing improved processes and new technologies, and collaborating with management regarding the implementation of these improvements.
Requirements:
•Bachelor's degree in business administration.
•5 years of experience managing a complex enterprise's human resources, finances, operations, and strategies.
•Proven track record of outstanding performance in a previous complex enterprise.
•Proven track record of managing complex budgets successfully.
•Demonstrated experience of ethical leadership.
•Outstanding verbal and written skills, and experience working with staff on all levels.
•Ability to make business projections three years into the future.
Sage Accounting Software experience is a plus
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $68,000.00 - $84,000.00 per month
Schedule:
Ability to Commute:
•Seymour, CT 06483 (Preferred)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person