Job title: Senior Accounting Manager / Controller

Job Summary/Objective

Are you a hands-on accounting leader who thrives on taking ownership and driving financial success? Do you enjoy working closely with a corporate team to shape the financial future of a company? If you’re a proactive problem-solver ready to make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you.

In this role, you will oversee the firm’s financial and accounting functions, including budgeting, forecasting, cash management, and financial statement preparation. You will work directly with leadership to ensure financial stability and strategic growth while having the opportunity to refine and shape financial operations. We are looking for someone who enjoys rolling up their sleeves, tackling challenges head-on, and taking the lead to drive improvements. This is a role where you can truly make your mark by optimizing processes and influencing how accounting responsibilities are executed.

If you’re a go-getter looking for an opportunity to take control of a dynamic accounting role, this is your chance to step up and make a difference. Apply today and let’s build something great together!

Responsibilities

Prepare monthly/quarterly/year-end financial statements
Responsible for general ledger accounting, cash management, investment activities, and AP/AR.
Payroll (ADP Experience Preferred)
Develop indirect cost schedule and work with various clients for acceptance.
Analyze and negotiate employee health insurance plans.
Oversee business insurance needs for renewal and negotiation.
Coordinate Annual Tax Returns.
Administration of Company Benefit Programs (401k, ESOP, etc.).
Oversee financial statement review and benefit plan audits by external CPA.
Manage leasing (office space and equipment).
Complete governmental agency reporting.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (Candidate does not need to be licensed.)
10-15 years of experience in an accounting role.
10+ years experience working in an accounting role for a small professional services business preferred.
Experience with a wide variety of corporate needs for a small business.
Proficiency in excel and accounting software.
Works autonomously, and within the corporate team.
Ability to take direction, express understanding, work as a team member and report progress.
Ability to provide direction to others.

Compensation

The estimated compensation range for this position is $100,000 to $130,000 base salary, and this position is eligible for performance-based bonus. This range is an estimate for this posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon education, experience, and skills.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Vacation and Sick Leave
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Volunteer Time Off
Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
401k Employer Match

Company Summary

Kirkham Michael is an award-winning multi-disciplined civil engineering firm dedicated to the success of our clients. We provide full-service engineering from concept to final design and construction engineering services. Kirkham Michael provides integrated engineering and construction services to a wide variety of public and private clients. We are a dynamic firm focused on our clients’ success and we fulfill project and program needs from initial concept through implementation with innovative, yet practical solutions. We employ results-oriented professionals in offices throughout Nebraska, Iowa, and Kansas.

Kirkham Michael continually invests in our people and their skills to maximize the value delivered to our clients. Our engineering expertise, clear communications, and commitment to our clients’ success have been proven time and again on successful projects throughout the region.

We provide career growth opportunities and recognize and reward an individual's contributions, efforts, and teamwork. Kirkham Michael is a great place to work where you can achieve both your professional and personal goals. Kirkham Michael offers a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. We have an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP), 401K plan, professional membership and tuition reimbursement program, an employee assistance program, and a flexible spending account. At Kirkham Michael, employees are rewarded based on performance. You create your own destiny!

Kirkham Michael is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.