Accounting Manager

Step into a high-impact role at Colliers Engineering & Design, a rapidly growing force in the AEC industry where innovation, collaboration, and growth drive everything we do. We're looking for an experienced and energized Accounting Manager who's excited to contribute to a thriving organization and help elevate a financial operation that's expanding right alongside our business.

In this role, you'll play a pivotal part in strengthening our accounting processes, supporting strategic initiatives, and partnering with leaders across the company to guide smart decision making.

Please note that this position requires an on-site presence and follows a hybrid work schedule based out of one of the following U.S. offices: Holmdel, NJ; Mt. Laurel, NJ; Columbia, MD; McLean, VA; or Albany, NY.

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact, grow your career, and join a team where your expertise truly matters, Colliers Engineering & Design is ready to welcome you.

• Play a key role in the month-end and year-end close processes.
• Own GL maintenance, account reconciliations, accruals, and journal entries.
• Partner with Finance and other departments to ensure financial tell the full story by addressing and resolving accounting-related inquiries.
• Supervise a team of accountants - coach, support, and develop their growth.
• Analyze expense accounts, proactively identifying trends, discrepancies, and areas for cost optimization.
• Identify ways to automate, optimize, and improve financial operations.
• Coordinate with auditors and internal staff during financial statement and overhead audits.
• Support acquisition due diligence, data consolidation and integration activities, as needed.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance (CPA preferred).
• Minimum 5+ years of progressive accounting experience within organizations generating $100 million or more in annual revenue required.
• At least 2 years of remote leadership and people management experience required.
• BST or Deltek experience preferred.
• Solid understanding of US GAAP and sound internal controls.
• Tech-savvy-strong with Excel, ERP systems, BI analytics, workflow automation.
• Prior experience in the A/E/C industry preferred.
• FAR/CAS accounting experience preferred.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain accounting concepts to non-accountants.
• Demonstrated ability to lead with integrity, prioritize effectively, and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Compensation: $91,000 to $138,000 per year (depending on qualifications)

At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That's why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities.

This dedication begins with supporting a work life balance through a generous compensation package that includes: company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; a company-matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off that includes parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.

We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women's Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.

Apply today to learn how you can join our team of professionals, so we can help you Accelerate Your Success!