[Hiring] Senior Manager, Accounting @Woolpert

Role Description

Woolpert is hiring a Senior Manager, Accounting, to join our dynamic Finance team. This position reports to the Regional Controller and is responsible for leading our General Ledger Accounting functions. The Accounting Sr. Manager will oversee the General Ledger Accounting team and provide leadership for:

• Month-end close
• Account reconciliations
• Fixed assets
• Accruals
• Other technical accounting activities

The successful candidate will combine strong technical accounting expertise with practical knowledge of accounting practices and a passion for building scalable processes, improving controls, strengthening documentation, and developing a high-performing accounting organization.

We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country the job is located.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of general ledger processes and period close.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities with close attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to translate complex regulations into practical guidance.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment.
• Collaborative and proactive working style with strong business acumen.
• High integrity, ethical judgment, and commitment to maintaining compliance excellence.
• Technical understanding of federal contract accounting and compliance frameworks is a plus.

Requirements

• Lead the general ledger accounting team.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities.
• Support financial statement audits and statutory reporting requirements.
• Drive standardization and process improvements across accounting operations.
• Establish strong internal control practices and promote a controls-oriented culture.
• Support DCAA, DCMA, and other external audits.
• Perform compliance assessments and identify opportunities to strengthen policies, controls, and documentation.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures supporting accounting system adequacy requirements.

Benefits

• Freedom to Work program: Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate).
• Principal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.
• Flexible paid time off/vacation: Take time off when it makes sense for you and your team.
• Career development: Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries.
• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance: Cover all your medical bases.
• Paid sick time, retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, pet insurance, identity protection, technology stipend, employee assistance program, and more!

Company Description

Certified as a Great Place to Work, Woolpert is one of the fastest-growing architecture, engineering, and geospatial companies in the world. With over 75 offices and countless projects around the globe, you’ll work on meaningful assignments that improve quality of life around the world. In addition to offering competitive pay, we provide employees with a robust set of unique benefits.