Financial Accounting Manager - The Contractor Consultants

Join Our Team as an Financial Accounting Manager at Wright Contracting, Inc!

Job Title: Financial Accounting Manager

Company Name: Wright Contracting, Inc

Salary: $63,000 - $73,000 based on experience

Full Job Description

Wright Contracting, Inc is seeking an experienced Financial Accounting Manager to manage financial operations, job costing, and accounting processes within our organization. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance, a deep understanding of job cost structures, and experience in managing financial systems, particularly in the construction industry. This is a role that will support the CFO and ensure the financial health and operational efficiency of the company.  It has the potential to grow into a leadership role.

Who we are: 

Wright Contracting, Inc is a full-service construction company with a deep commitment to delivering high-quality commercial, institutional, and industrial projects in the greater Knoxville metropolitan area. Our team is driven by a passion for construction, focusing on creating value and fostering long-term relationships with clients, designers, subcontractors, and suppliers. We are known for our hardworking, professional, and service-oriented approach, consistently delivering projects that meet the highest standards of quality and reliability.

• Double-Entry Accounting: Manage and ensure accurate recording of all financial transactions using the double-entry accounting system.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare financial statements, balance sheets, income statements, and other reports to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
• Job Costing: Analyze and interpret job cost data to track project costs, profitability, and overall financial performance.
• Banking Management: Manage and reconcile banking transactions to ensure proper cash flow management.
• Payroll Management: Coordinate payroll processing with external payroll providers and ensure accurate data entry into accounting systems.
• Bookkeeping & Client Billing: Oversee invoice entry, maintain up-to-date bookkeeping, and manage client billing processes.
• Tax Management: Calculate and manage local tax payments such as F&E and Business taxes.
• Human Resources Support: Handle paperwork related to new hires, terminations, and pay adjustments.
• Audit Assistance: Assist in preparing documentation for internal and external audits, including insurance audits.
• CFO Support: Act as a strategic partner to the CFO, supporting financial planning and decision-making.

• Experience:
  • Five years of experience in accounting, financial management, or construction-related financial operations, with a solid understanding of job cost accounting OR
  • A Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, STEM, or related fields.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with accounting software is preferred, particularly in construction or job-costing systems.
• Skills: Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
• Knowledge: In-depth understanding of accounting principles, auditing processes, and best practices in financial management.

• Health Insurance Options
• Retirement Plan Options
• Paid Time Off
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Performance or Annual Bonuses
• Continued Training and Certifications

• 40 hour work week
• On site

• Knoxville, TN