Merus · 3 days ago
Senior Accountant, Design-Build
Cincinnati, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expMerus, formerly known as Al. Neyer, specializes in commercial real estate and seeks a Senior Accountant, Design-Build to join their Finance & Accounting department. The role involves collaborating with construction teams to ensure accurate financial controls and reporting, performing financial analyses, and managing project costs and contracts.
Real Estate
Hiring Manager
Leah Francis
Responsibilities
Perform financial analysis to identify trends, variances, and areas for improvement in project and company financial performance
Attend monthly Design-Build results reviews with executive leadership of Design-Build and Accounting and escalate risks to project margin
Analyze insurance, technology and warranty costs and provide recommendations on billing costs appropriately
Proactively elevate project concerns or risks to margin to management
Generate financial reporting metrics on jobs for inclusion in monthly financial reporting package
Present financial data and analysis to project stakeholders and management, highlighting key performance indicators and financial metrics
Provide support to external auditors in support of annual financial statement audit
Ensure estimates have been prepared, substantiated with bids and reviewed by the appropriate levels of management prior to entering into owner contracts
Review subcontractor contracts to confirm bidding processes were followed and final costs are in line with budget
Track and analyze project costs, ensuring accuracy and completeness in financial records
Collaborate with project managers to monitor, understand the cause of and report on budget variances to Design-Build and Finance & Accounting leadership
Forecast project costs, revenue & margin to support decision-making processes in collaboration with design-build team
Identify cost-saving opportunities and recommend corrective actions to address budget overruns or financial risks
Assess financial risks associated with projects and implement risk mitigation strategies
Monthly review of job cost activity ensuring consistent and proper coding of subcontractor and internal costs
Monitor job over/underbilling and accounts receivable and accounts payable, ensuring timely billing and reporting on collection risks
Monitor job buyout status against contracts
Set up approved jobs and close out completed jobs
Ensure subcontractor invoices are submitted timely and work with subcontractor and project manager to ensure accuracy of subcontractor invoices and proper coding
Lead effective communication with vendors and subcontractors to resolve any invoicing discrepancies
Oversee preparation of monthly owners’ invoices
Address subcontractor and owner inquiries related to project billing and invoicing
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required in Accounting, Finance, or related field
2+ years accounting experience in a staff or senior role
Demonstrated understanding of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP)
Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and generate meaningful insights
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite with strong Excel skills required
Demonstrated initiative to continue to learn and broaden accounting and industry knowledge
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and to work cooperatively and collaboratively with individuals of diverse backgrounds and at all organizational levels
Ability to organize, prioritize and manage multiple priorities while being detail oriented
Ability to manage change and adapt to changing processes and procedures
Proven ability to use technology to improve process and task efficiency
Company
Merus
Formerly known as Al. Neyer, Merus combines more than 130 years of commercial real estate expertise with an integrated team of company owners.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Stephanie Gaither
Executive Vice President and COO, Real Estate
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