What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Accounting Manager position at HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF OMAHA?
Description
Habitat for Humanity of Omaha is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Construction Accountant to join our accounting team. The Construction Accounting Manager will play a crucial role in ensuring the efficient management of financial resources through accurate cost analysis and reporting. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute directly to our mission of providing affordable housing solutions to those in need. This position reports to the Controller.
Requirements
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage, mentor and develop the Procurement Team
- Evaluate all existing procurement processes for efficiency and internal controls, working collectively with Construction and Accounting teams to streamline workflows
- Develop, maintain and reconcile annual and project-based budgets, forecasts and KPIs for the Construction Department
- Collaborate with stakeholders to review financial performance and provide insight and recommendations for improvement
- Prepare and analyze monthly financial accounting reports
- Conduct thorough analysis of project costs, including materials, labor, and overhead expenses, to ensure accuracy and cost-effectiveness.
- Work collaboratively with on-site teams to oversee inventory tracking, implementing best practices to optimize inventory levels and minimize waste.
- Create ad-hoc financial reporting, as requested by various team members
- Continuously evaluate and improve processes and procedures to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
- Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, grant regulations, and organizational policies in all accounting activities.
- Collaborate closely with colleagues across departments, including project management, procurement, and finance, to achieve Organizational goals and objectives.
- Additional duties, as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelors Degree in Accounting
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a Construction environment
- 3-5 years direct management experience
- Strong leadership skills and proven experience working in a collaborate team environment
- Public accounting experience is a plus
- Experience working in NetSuite
- Experience working in BuilderTrend, Procore or similar construction management software
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to accurately interpret complex financial data.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
- Passion for the mission and values of Habitat for Humanity.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY POLICY
Habitat for Humanity of Omaha (Habitat Omaha) actively recruits, employs, trains, compensates employees regardless of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender, national origin, age, disability, genetics or veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, Habitat Omaha complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including workplace harassment.
At Habitat Omaha, we have a clear vision to be the place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, to stay, and to do their best work. Our vision is to see a world where everyone has a safe, affordable place to live, and we know our company runs on the hard work and dedication of our passionate and creative employees. Our dedication to promoting diversity, multiculturalism and inclusion is clearly reflected in the work that we do externally in the community, as well as internally with our employment practices.
