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Accounting Manager

Date:  Oct 16, 2024
Location: 

Overland Park, KS, US

Company:  Black & Veatch Family of Companies

 

Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.

 

As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.  

 

Company : B&V Special Projects Corp.  

Req Id : 105350 

Opportunity Type : Staff 

Relocation eligible : No 

Full time/Part time : Full-Time  

Project Only Hire : No 

Visa Sponsorship Available: No 

Why Black and Veatch

 

Recognized by Glassdoor as a 2023 Top 100 place to work, Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity’s biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day 1. Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life. 

At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use. 

The Opportunity

Responsible for overseeing the day to day activities and supervision, training and development of a group of professionals. Responsible for review of financial statements; preparation of various reports; implementation of accounting policy and technical research related to accounting issues.  Serves as technical expert to internal clients and provides resolution of complex and/or high-risk issues regarding assigned financial reports and analysis. Works under minimal supervision.   #LI-NK1 #LI-Hybrid

Key Responsibilities

  • As a manager, provides direction to an assigned group.  Oversees performance management, career planning, recognition, learning and development, and corrective actions. Aligns individual report's goals with that of department, business and corporation.  Evaluates staff training needs to prepare for growth and development. Ensures policies, procedures, and processes are effectively developed, implemented, and communicated for workgroup. Ensures adherence to corporate and business programs.
  • Reviews and approves alternative solutions to prevent continued issues. Champions continuous improvement efforts. Assesses and supports the change management effects associated with the implementation of improvements. Proactively supports, encourages and facilitates staff to engage in continuous improvement activities.
  • Prepares, enters and posts limited complex journal entries.  Review statutory account analysis. Presents results to management. May assist with resolving complex variances. Identify and implement alternative solutions to prevent continued issues.
  • Reviews audit deliverables for quality. May prepare complex deliverables as needed. Assist with managing audit deliverables. Regular interaction with external auditors.
  • Ensures compliance with government regulations. Will help troubleshoot system issues. Participates in various system implementations and enhancements related to financial systems.
  • Prepares monthly/quarterly complex financial statements and various reports. Reviews financial statements and reports for accuracy. Assists with coordinating monthly and quarterly financial deliverables to management.
  • Reviews account reconciliations and manages resolution of escalated reconciliation issues. Ensures reconciliations are being completed. Identifies and/or reviews risk and opportunities and assesses reasonableness of balances.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent experience.
  • Typically 7+ years related experience. All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in hiring and supervising professionals preferred.

 

Technical Competencies:

 

  • Knowledge of FAR and CAS preferred
  • Knowledge of Microsoft (Excel, Word, Access,) Intermediate
  • Technical accounting knowledge, Intermediate
  • Knowledge of Financial Statement analysis, Intermediate
  • Knowledge of foreign currency terminology and concepts, Intermediate
  • Must have Customer Focus, Problem Solving and Strong Analytical skills, Action Oriented and Detail Oriented

Certifications

  • Certified Public Accountant a plus

Work Environment/Physical Demands

  • Hybrid (in office 3 days/wk, remote 2 days/wk) Typical office environment

Salary Plan

FIN: Finance

Job Grade

005

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Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy.

 

Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.

 

To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.

 

A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.

 

We are proud to be a 100 percent ESOP-owned company. As employee-owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the company's long-term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of the success through stock ownership.

 

By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients.

 

Black & Veatch Holding Company, its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) affirmative action laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.

 

For our EEO Policy Statement, please click here. If you’d like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here and here.

 

Notice to External Search Firms: Black & Veatch does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee for unsolicited resumes. Black & Veatch Talent Acquisition engages with search firms directly for hiring needs.


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