Come join us at Skyline Construction, a leader in commercial interior construction founded in 1996. Today, Skyline operates multiple offices located throughout California, Washington, and Illinois. Skyline is 100% employee-owned and has been recognized as one of Inc. Magazine’s Best Workplaces for the past 5 years. We believe that we are “building better together.”
What’s in it for you?
The Corporate Accounting Manager oversees the daily corporate accounting operations, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data, managing the month-end close process, and supporting financial reporting and compliance activities while serving as the primary backup for payroll operations. This role serves as a key liaison between divisional groups, accounting staff, and senior leadership, providing hands-on leadership and driving process improvements to ensure efficient and effective financial operations. The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented self-starter, organized, and thrives in a fast-paced, construction-focused environment.
As a Corporate Accounting Manager you will serve in the following areas:
Accounting & Financial Operations
Maintain a strong working knowledge of GAAP and construction accounting standards
Support the implementation of new accounting standards and policies
Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual general ledger reconciliations
Investigate and resolve discrepancies; prepare and approve journal entries
Develop, refine, and maintain accounting processes and internal controls
Prepare and review monthly work-in-progress (WIP) schedules
Ensure the accuracy and integrity of ledgers, journals, and project-specific financial records
Supervise Payroll, Accounts Payable, and Accounts Receivable functions
Partner with the CFO and Corporate Controller on budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning
Payroll Oversight & Backup
Serve as backup for payroll processing to ensure business continuity
Review payroll registers, tax filings, and benefit deductions for accuracy and compliance
Support payroll tax filings, amendments, and year-end processes (W-2s, 1099s)
Partner with Payroll Supervising Senior and HR to ensure accurate employee data, earnings, deductions, and compliance
Assist with payroll system upgrades, testing, and integrations with accounting systems
Respond to payroll-related inquiries and resolve discrepancies when acting as backup
Compliance & Reporting
Participate in financial statement audits and tax preparation with external CPA firms
Ensure compliance with accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
Assist with preparation of payroll tax, sales and use tax, property tax, and other regulatory filings
Support administration of 401(k) and ESOP plans
Prepare and maintain bank covenant calculations and related documentation
Team Management & Development
Hire, train, develop, and evaluate accounting staff
Monitor employee performance and provide ongoing coaching and feedback
Conduct regular one-on-one meetings to support employee growth and accountability
Provide technical guidance and training to team members
Stay current on accounting and construction industry trends through continuing education
Communication & Leadership
Communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing
Collaborate effectively with operations, senior leadership, and external stakeholders
Represent the accounting department professionally with subcontractors, consultants, and internal teams
Process Improvement & Innovation
Drive continuous improvement initiatives aligned with departmental goals
Lead efforts to enhance financial processes and implement new systems
Ensure procedures remain compliant with regulatory and industry standards
Support due diligence and integration activities related to potential acquisitions
Other Duties
Lead or participate in special projects as assigned
Work Environment
Ability to multitask and perform effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Organizational & Interpersonal Skills
Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
Professional, collaborative, and team-oriented approach
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
Leadership & Ownership
Takes full ownership of responsibilities and team performance
Demonstrates initiative, accountability, and sound problem-solving skills
Embraces collaboration and continuous improvement
Motivation & Initiative
Positive attitude with a strong commitment to personal and team development
Proactively seeks opportunities to add value
Communication & Planning
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong planning, prioritization, and deadline management abilities
Keep stakeholders informed and aligned
Judgment
Exercise sound, independent judgment in financial, accounting, and payroll-related decisions
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required
CCIFP or CPA preferred
6+ years of progressive construction accounting experience, including payroll accounting exposure
Hands-on experience with Sage CRE 300 and Office Connector for general ledger, reporting, and financial close
Experience using ADP payroll systems (e.g., ADP Workforce Now, including payroll review and reporting
Strong understanding of payroll accounting, taxes, and labor law compliance
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis)
Experience using SQL to query, extract, validate, and analyze financial and operational data
Experience working with ERP systems and large data sets in multi-entity environments
Ability to design, maintain, and improve financial reports and dashboards
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
Ability to streamline reporting and improve data accuracy through automation
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
High level of integrity and ability to handle confidential information
Perks & Benefits
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Competitive Medical Insurance plan options including an HSA plan with Company deductible contributions.
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401K Plan Matching
Unlimited PTO
Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Gym reimbursement program
Ability to enroll in various voluntary benefits (Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Legal Assistance and more.)
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