Accounting Excellence Job at Gilbane Building in Milwaukee

Overview

The Senior Accountant of Accounting Excellence at Gilbane will help drive efficiency and consistency throughout the accounting and finance department. The role includes developing and maintaining a training program to ensure consistent accounting procedures for all Gilbane accounting and finance professionals. Responsibilities include facilitating an onboarding training program and continuing education programs for the accounting team. This role is open to any location and will sit remote with the option to go into a local Gilbane office.

Who are we?

As a Top-10 ENR Contractor, Gilbane is a family-owned business with 45 offices that has been shaping communities since 1870. We are recognized as one of the most reputable construction management firms in the country, committed to delivering projects safely and on-time. You will have the opportunity to build schools, labs, hospitals, corporate offices, sports arenas and more. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway.

Who are you?

You act inclusively, show empathy, and treat others with respect and dignity to uphold Gilbane’s core value of Caring and a People First workplace culture. You listen to understand and communicate clearly. You are a strong problem solver who can identify, prioritize, and implement solutions, and you adapt by collaborating with others to achieve excellence. You’re a self-starter who shows passion, commitment, and ownership while delivering business outcomes and value-add solutions. Your core values align with Gilbane’s: Integrity, Caring, Teamwork, Toughmindedness, Dedication to Excellence, Discipline, Loyalty, and Entrepreneurship.

What’s in it for you?

Gilbane offers multi-dimensional training opportunities through resources such as Gilbane University to build leadership and technical skills. You will work with an experienced team and have opportunities to learn new industry skills daily. You will protect and promote the interests of Gilbane and the client in all matters, demonstrating developing leadership characteristics.

Responsibilities

• Work with subject matter experts to maintain and further develop process and procedures documentation.
• Utilize LEAN process improvements with input from a large cross-section of the finance team and ensure best practices are included in all processes.
• Lead the process for standard training plan for all new accountants.
• Continuously develop and update reference material and best practices for all accounting and finance disciplines at Gilbane.
• Conduct in-person training as needed for entry-level and new accountants.
• Participate and provide training at Division Peer Group meetings.
• Partner with Gilbane University to develop online and in-person programs for training existing staff to ensure consistent practices.
• Coordinate with Director of Accounting to ensure processes include proper internal controls.

Experience / Education

Qualifications

• BS Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field
• 5+ years of relevant experience in Accounting and Finance positions, preferably with Gilbane or another construction company
• LEAN certification or project management training
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Highly organized with the ability to meet key deadlines and schedules
• Ability to lead large groups of subject matter experts in remote locations with continuous follow-up
• Project management, process implementation, and scheduling skills
• Thorough understanding of construction project accounting processes and procedures
• Advanced experience with Gilbane systems including CMiC, Textura, MicroStrategy, PowerPoint, Excel and Word

This position can be performed remotely or from any U.S. location where Gilbane has an office. Salary to be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience of the applicant, as well as internal equity and team alignment. The pay ranges from $84,000.00-$116,000.00 plus benefits and retirement program. Gilbane offers an excellent total compensation package including health and welfare benefits and a generous profit-sharing/401k plan. Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.

Gilbane is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Note to Recruiters, Placement Agencies, and Similar Organizations: Gilbane does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our jobs alias, website, or to any Gilbane employee. Gilbane will not pay fees to any third party agency or firm and will not be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes. Unsolicited resumes received will be considered property of Gilbane and will be processed accordingly.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Industries: Construction