Accounting Manager at Rolwes Company – Ballwin, Missouri

Accounting Supervisor Job Description

Position Overview:

Are you a forward-thinking Accounting Supervisor ready to take your career to the next level? We're on the hunt for someone like you to play a pivotal role in our expanding team. In this key position, you'll report directly to the Vice President, becoming an essential figure in steering our accounting operations toward success. Your mission? To uphold and enhance our financial processes' precision, efficacy, and reliability. You'll lead with confidence, overseeing a talented department team, and crafting detailed financial reports that guide our executive leadership's decisions. If you're eager to become the cornerstone of our financial framework and drive real impact, we can't wait to welcome you aboard.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership and Supervision: Directly manage and oversee the accounting team, including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Office Manager, ensuring a collaborative and productive work environment.

Accounting Operations: Maintain responsibility for all accounting functions, ensuring compliance with accounting principles, company policies, and applicable laws and regulations.

Financial Reporting: Prepare accurate and timely financial reports, including monthly, quarterly, and annual statements, for the executive leadership team's review.

Process Improvement: Continually assess and improve accounting processes and systems for greater efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.

Team Development: Mentor and develop the accounting team, fostering an environment of continuous improvement and professional growth.

Budgeting and Forecasting: Assist in developing and monitoring the company’s budget and financial forecasts, providing insights and recommendations to the VP of Operations and other key stakeholders.

Audit and Compliance: Coordinate with external auditors and ensure that all financial operations comply with federal, state, and industry regulations.

Strategic Support: Provide strategic financial insights and support to the Vice President and senior leadership, assisting in decision-making processes that impact the company’s financial health.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience, preferably in a small to medium-sized company, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and compliance requirements.
• Proficient in accounting software and systems, with a keen aptitude for learning new technologies.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills to effectively manage and motivate a team.
• Detail-oriented with a strategic mindset, capable of understanding the broader implications of financial decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with executive leadership and across functional teams.

About Rolwes

At Rolwes Company, we're not just building homes; we're crafting the backdrop for life's most precious moments. As a revered leader in the construction industry, our mission extends beyond constructing quality homes — it's about creating communities and fostering lasting relationships. Our dedication to excellence and innovation has reinforced our reputation as the go-to for homebuyers seeking the perfect blend of comfort, style, and sustainability.

Competitive Benefits Package: Enhancing lives extends beyond our homes to our team. We're proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous paid time off, paid holidays (even your birthday!), and comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance. Additionally, we provide a 401(k)-plan featuring a company contribution that doesn't depend on employee contributions.

In addition, our culture celebrates our team's hard work and dedication through quarterly happy hours, social events, and more. We believe in improving lives through building exceptional homes and cherishing the journey together.

Leadership

• Identify training needs for the accounting team to enhance their skills and knowledge.
• Conduct regular performance reviews for team members, setting clear objectives and providing constructive feedback.
• Facilitate team meetings to discuss project progress, address issues or concerns, and ensure a cohesive team environment.

Accounting Operations:

• Oversee the preparation and analysis of financial statements to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
• Implement and monitor internal controls to ensure the integrity of financial transactions and reporting.
• Manage the month-end and year-end close process, ensuring deadlines are met and financial reports are accurate.

Financial Reporting:

• Prepare comprehensive financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, for review by the executive leadership team.
• Analyze financial data to identify trends, perform variance analysis, and provide insights on financial performance.
• Coordinate with department heads to gather and compile financial information for budgetary and forecasting purposes.

Process Improvement:

• Identify inefficiencies in accounting processes and implement solutions to streamline operations and reduce costs.
• Stay updated on new accounting technology and software to improve financial reporting and data analysis capabilities.
• Develop and maintain documentation for accounting procedures to ensure consistency and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Budgeting and Forecasting:

• Assist in the development of the annual budget, collaborating with various departments to ensure all financial needs are considered.
• Monitor financial performance against the budget, reporting any significant variances and providing recommendations for corrective actions.
• Provide financial forecasts to assist in strategic planning and decision-making processes.

Audit and Compliance:

• Coordinate the annual audit process with external auditors, preparing necessary financial statements and supporting documentation.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and industry-specific regulations, updating accounting policies and procedures as required.
• Manage the preparation and filing of tax returns and other regulatory filings, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

Strategic Support:

• Provide financial analysis and insights to support the VP of Operations and leadership team in decision-making.
• Participate in planning meetings, offering financial perspectives on business initiatives and
• Analyze market trends and competitors to identify financial opportunities and challenges for the organization.