Job Title: Accounting and Finance Manager
Job Description
The Manager is a dynamic and hands-on financial leader responsible for overseeing the company's financial health. This role involves managing accounting operations, implementing financial controls, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. The Finance Manager will also lead the finance and accounting team to achieve high performance and accuracy in financial reporting.
Responsibilities
Directly supervise, coach, and develop finance and accounting employees.
Establish clear responsibilities, priorities, and performance standards for each employee.
Conduct regular one-on-one meetings, department meetings, and formal performance reviews.
Assign and balance workloads while ensuring appropriate separation of financial duties.
Review employee work for accuracy and provide constructive feedback.
Address performance concerns directly and consistently, including corrective action when necessary.
Hire, onboard, train, and retain qualified accounting personnel.
Cross-train employees and maintain documented coverage plans for financial processes.
Lead employees through process and technology changes in financial systems.
Build a department culture based on accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Create, maintain, and enforce documented accounting policies and internal controls.
Lead the monthly and annual financial close processes.
Develop and manage the annual operating budget and rolling financial forecasts.
Prepare cash-flow forecasts and monitor financial liquidity and working capital.
Identify control weaknesses and implement corrective actions.
Maintain accurate job-cost records and project financial reporting.
Partner with Project Managers for financial reviews and reporting.
Monitor and evaluate the financial impact of change orders on projects.
Ensure accuracy in progress billing, pay applications, and collections.
Oversee financial systems and data integrity across various platforms.
Ensure accounts payable are processed accurately and on time.
Manage accounts-receivable aging and collection efforts.
Oversee payroll processing and ensure accurate financial record-keeping.
Produce timely and accurate financial statements and reports.
Coordinate external audits and ensure compliance with financial regulations.
Essential Skills
5 years of finance or accounting leadership experience, preferably in electrical, specialty, or general construction.
Experience with accounting, reconciliation, accounts receivable, financial analysis, and financial reporting.
Proficiency in BuildOps, Kojo, or comparable construction-management and purchasing systems.
Strong skills in job costing and Excel pivot tables.
CPA, CMA, or other relevant professional certification.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Ability to work with and connect across different departments.
Experience interacting with ERP systems.
Familiarity with web-based systems such as Kojo and BuildOps.
Capability to write Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Strong business acumen alongside bookkeeping skills.
Flexibility to develop and improve financial systems.
Work Environment
This position is 100% on-site, requiring daily presence from 8 AM to 5 PM. The work location is in Gaithersburg, with a preference for candidates living within a 20-minute commute. The team comprises 30-35 employees, and the company values in-person interaction to foster a strong team culture and avoid silos. The finance manager will report to the owner/VP. The work involves using automated systems for incoming bills and requires a hands-on approach in a collaborative team environment.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Gaithersburg, MD.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $48.08 - $67.31/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Gaithersburg,MD.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 2026.
About Aston Carter
Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
