Gilbane Building is hiring: Accounting Excellence in Providence

Overview

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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. Consistently recognized as one of the most reputable construction management firms in the country, Gilbane is 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 in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

What’s in it for you?

Gilbane offers employees multi-dimensional training opportunities through a number of resources. While managing your responsibilities to projects, you will be able to enroll in trainings through our award-winning Gilbane University to build leadership and technical skills. You would work with an experienced team which provides you with the opportunity to learn new industry skills every day. You will protect and promote the interests of both Gilbane and the client in all matters as well as demonstrating the personal characteristics of a developing leader.

Responsibilities

• Work with subject matter experts to maintain and further develop process and procedures documentation.
• Utilize LEAN process to include 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 specific to all accounting and finance disciplines (functions) 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 the training of existing staff to ensure consistent practices.
• Coordinate with Director of Accounting to make certain that all processes incorporate proper internal controls.

Experience / Qualifications

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

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent communication skills – verbal and written
• Highly organized and ability to hit key deadlines and schedules
• Ability to lead large groups of subject matter experts in remote locations / continuous follow up
• Project management / process implementation / scheduling skills
• Thorough understanding of construction project accounting process and procedure
• Advanced experience with Gilbane systems including CMiC, Textura, MicroStrategy, Power Point, 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 the internal equity and alignment with the team. The pay ranges from $84,000.00-$116,000.00 plus benefits and retirement program. Gilbane offers an excellent total compensation package which includes competitive health and welfare benefits and a generous profit-sharing/401k plan. We invest in our employees’ education and have built Gilbane University into a top training organization in the construction industry. Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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

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