Cost Accountant

Description:
We’re looking for someone with experience managing the immediate financial health of a construction or make-to-order manufacturing company as well as setting a scalable vision and strategy for the future. As a rapidly-growing startup, we also need someone who is energized by a fast-paced and ever-changing work environment.

Primary job responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive financial updates to the executive team and the board and help guide financial decisions based on sound financial data analysis
• Hire, manage, and develop accounting staff
• Ensure all transactions are recorded accurately, timely, and completely in accordance with GAAP and that books are closed each period on time
• Monitor closing processes, billing, invoicing, expenses, reimbursements, and payroll administration
• Prepare sales tax returns
• Monitor, improve, and implement accounting policies and procedures
• Develop, implement, and maintain financial controls and guidelines
• Achieve budgeting goals with proper schedules, analysis, and corrective action
• Closely monitor collections and clearly communicate status of accounts receivable to executive team
• Support future fundraising or other business development efforts
• Active participation in influencing business growth, strategic planning and financial forecasting
• Other duties as necessary

Key skills and experience:
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• 5 years of experience in a similar role within finance and/or accounting
• Required: Experience with percentage complete (WIP) accounting.
• Strongly preferred: experience with make-to-order manufacturing and/or construction accounting
• Experience with FP&A
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration or a related field
• CPA preferred
• Strong working knowledge of detailed financial data analysis and financial project management
• A proven ability to lead teams and collaborate across a diverse set of stakeholders
• Well developed analytical and problem solving skills
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills including the ability to synthesize findings, present results, and provide instructions clearly and concisely.
• Experience with federal, state (CO), and local tax compliance regulations and reporting
• Extensive experience in corporate finances, auditing, and performance management
• Team player who thrives in a fast-paced startup environment

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Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $100,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Construction Accounting: 2 years (Required)
• Cost accounting: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location