Accounting Manager

Colliers Engineering & Design • Holmdel, NJ • 3d ago

Overview

We're not your average corporate accounting team. At Colliers Engineering & Design, we move fast, make smart decisions, and never lose sight of the people behind the numbers. We're adapting, growing, and investing in the future-and we're looking for a sharp, energetic Accounting Manager to help lead the charge.

The Accounting Manager serves within the Corporate Accounting department, working closely with Controller-ship to quarterback day-to-day financial operations. This position is responsible for managing aspects of month-end close, wrangling account reconciliations, training and mentoring a top-notch team, and keeping us US GAAP compliant.

If you are highly organized and detail oriented, able to effectively multi-task and possess a passion for improving processes, you'll feel right at home. The ideal candidate will also have demonstrated progressive career development in the accounting field both as an individual contributor and people manager, with strong analytical capabilities, and a proven track record of driving efficiencies through systems, processes, and team development.

Responsibilities

Play a key role in the month-end and year-end close processes.

Own GL maintenance, account reconciliations, accruals, and journal entries like a champ.

Partner with Finance and other departments to ensure financial tell the full story by addressing and resolving accounting-related inquiries.

Supervise a small but mighty team of accountants - coach, support, and develop their growth.

Analyze expense accounts, proactively identifying trends, discrepancies, and areas for cost optimization.

Identify ways to automate, optimize, and improve financial operations.

Coordinate with auditors and internal staff during financial statement and overhead audits (and help make them painless).

Support acquisition due diligence, data consolidation and integration activities, as needed.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance (CPA preferred).

Minimum 5+ years of progressive accounting experience within medium to large corporate environments.

At least 2 years of leadership and people management experience.

Solid understanding of US GAAP and sound internal controls.

Tech-savvy-strong with Excel, ERP systems, BI analytics, workflow automation.

Prior experience in the A/E/C industry highly preferred (double bonus if you have FAR/CAS accounting experience).

Strong communication skills with the ability to explain accounting concepts to non-accountants. Demonstrated ability to lead with integrity, prioritize effectively, and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

What We Offer

At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That's why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities.

This dedication begins with supporting a work life balance through a generous compensation package that includes: company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; a company-matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off that includes parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.

We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women's Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.

Apply today to learn how you can join our team of professionals, so we can help you Accelerate Your Success!

Colliers Engineering & Design is an equal opportunity employer (M/F/D/V). We are committed to ensuring that diversity and inclusion continues to be a strategic area of focus, not only as the right thing to do, but as one of the ways we will continue to lead our industry into the future. As part of this responsibility, we are on a progressive journey to foster an environment in which everyone at Colliers Engineering & Design feels respected and comfortable doing their best work while being their authentic selves regardless of background or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Similar Jobs

Lecturer, Finance

Monmouth University • West Long Branch, NJ • 3d ago

Finance & Accounting

Monmouth UniversityLecturer, FinanceDepartment: Economics, Finance and Real EstatePosition Summary:Monmouth University is seeking applications for a Lecturer in Finance. This anticipated opening is for the 2025-2026 acad...

3d ago

Go to Apply

Claims Analyst

New Jersey Resources • Wall Township, NJ • 3d ago

Finance & Accounting

Salary Grade: 6 Reports to: E. Quinn Energize your future and join our team as we pursue a reliable, sustainable, cleaner energy future. At our Fortune 1000 diversified energy company, you'll find a friendly, community-m...

3d ago

Go to Apply

Sr. Accountant

Robert Half • Woodbridge, NJ • 1w ago

Finance & Accounting

Description We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join our team in Woodbridge, New Jersey. The ideal candidate will play a key role in managing accounting functions and ensuring accuracy in financial rep...

1w ago

Go to Apply

Accountant

Adecco US, Inc. • Belmar, NJ • 1w ago

Finance & Accounting

Our client, a leading manufacturing company, is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Staff Accountant to join their corporate finance team. This is a great opportunity for someone with a strong understanding of GAAP a...

1w ago

Go to Apply

Lead Auditor, Investments, Corporate Finance & Risk

Guardian Life • Holmdel, NJ • 1w ago

Finance & Accounting

Join Guardian as a Lead Auditor, supporting the Head of Investments and Corporate Finance & Risk, Internal Audit. This position is responsible for planning, executing, and reporting audits independently and, on occas...

1w ago

Go to Apply

Accounting Clerk

Robert Half • Hazlet, NJ • 1w ago

Finance & Accounting

Description 50,000 - 60,000 A well-established company in Monmouth county is seeking an Accounting Clerk to join their growing team. The Accounting Clerk will be responsible for processing the AP, handling collection cal...

1w ago

Go to Apply

Director of Finance

Colliers Engineering & Design • Holmdel, NJ • 2w ago

Finance & Accounting

Overview Are you a strategic financial leader ready to drive growth and shape the financial future of a fast-moving organization? We're looking for a dynamic Director of Finance to join our executive team and lead with i...

2w ago

Go to Apply

Accounting Intern

New Jersey Resources • Belmar, NJ • 2w ago

Finance & Accounting

Energize your future and join our team as we pursue a sustainable, cleaner energy future. New Jersey Resources (NJR) summer internships provide engaging learning and growth opportunities for enthusiastic college students...

2w ago

Go to Apply