Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager (Construction/Specialty Contractor)

Location: Miami, FL

Job Type: Full-Time, On-site

About Us:

Flotech Environmental is a fast-growing, leading environmental utilities/infrastructure contractor specializing in the maintenance (jet-vac cleaning and CCTV pipeline inspection) and trenchless rehabilitation of storm and wastewater pipeline infrastructure throughout Florida. Our team of qualified and dedicated professionals have worked together for 20+ years to provide a high standard of excellence to agencies, municipalities, contractors, property management companies and engineering firms.

Position Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Accounting Manager

with a strong background in construction/contracting to oversee our accounting operations. This role will be responsible for managing all financial processes, including AR, AP, job cost tracking, financial reporting, and compliance. The Accounting Manager will lead a team of 4-5 accounting professionals and work closely with senior leadership to ensure accurate financial management and reporting. The Accounting Manager will report to the CFO.

We are an extremely analytical and data driven company. The right candidate for this role is tech savvy with an aptitude for constant improvements in efficiency and automation. AI implementation will be a key factor in these improvements.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial & Operational Accounting:

- Manage all day-to-day accounting functions, including AP, AR, general ledger, payroll processing, and job costing

- Ensure compliance with GAAP, IRS regulations, and industry-specific financial requirements

- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports for leadership, managing the team to meet close deadlines

- Prepare Monthly Project Actual to Budget comparison for review with Project Managers to identify operational improvement opportunities

- Prepare weekly rolling cash forecast

- Maintain internal controls and financial policies to safeguard company assets

- Work with external auditors, tax advisors, and banks as needed

Construction-Specific Accounting:

- Manage project accounting, including cost tracking, progress billings, revenue recognition, and WIP

- Ensure proper accounting for retention, lien waivers, and subcontractor payments.

- Oversee compliance with contracts, change orders, and construction-specific financial requirements.

- Support project managers with budget tracking and financial forecasting.

Leadership & Team Management:

- Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of 4 accounting professionals.

- Streamline accounting processes and implement best practices for technology driven efficiency –

technology optimization, AI, and automation will be a major focus

- Collaborate with leadership on financial planning, cash flow management, and strategic decision-making.

Qualifications & Experience:

·        Bilingual (Professional English & Spanish) required

- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

(CPA a plus)

- 8+ years of accounting experience in the construction/contracting service industry (general contracting, specialty contractor, or related industrial/commercial services with project accounting)

- Leadership experience managing an accounting team

- Strong knowledge of construction accounting principles, including job costing, WIP schedules, and percentage-of-completion revenue recognition

- Experience with construction accounting software (e.g., Foundation, Sage 300, Viewpoint, Procore, QuickBooks, or similar)

- Tech savvy and technology-first approach to problem solving

- Expert proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools

- Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to work cross-functionally

What We Offer:

- Competitive salary and performance-based incentives

- Health, dental, and vision insurance

- 401(k)

- Paid time off and holidays

- A collaborative and high-growth work environment with opportunities for professional advancement