Accounting Manager CPA

Paul Davis Restoration & Remodeling of South Central Wisconsin

Accounting Manager CPA

Cottage Grove, WI
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Free uniforms

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Parental leave

    Training & development

    Vision insurance

    Wellness resources

    401(k)

    401(k) matching

    Dental insurance

    Operations

    Job Title: Accounting Manager, CPA

    Reports To: CFO

    Serves: Property Owners, Property Managers, Internal Team Members

    Company Overview: Since 1996, we have been the foremost leader in property restoration for South-Central Wisconsin's property owners and insurance providers. We consistently set new standards for excellence in restoration and are seeking exceptional individuals to join our expanding team. We are committed to fostering professional and personal growth among our team members through comprehensive training, mentoring, and diverse certifications. Our foundation is built on unwavering customer service, collaborative team dynamics, and impeccable integrity, securing our position as a market leader that ensures both job satisfaction and security. We are proud of our Team’s Culture and proudly uphold our Vision, Mission, and Values:

    Our Culture: Team ~ Tempo ~ Truth

    Our Vision: To provide extraordinary care while serving people in their time of need.

    Our Mission: To provide opportunities for great people to deliver Best in Class results.

    Our Values: Deliver what you promise. Respect the individual. Have pride in what you do. Practice continuous improvement.

    Position Overview: The Accounting Manager, CPA oversees the full scope of the organization’s financial leadership, including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and ongoing analysis of key performance metrics. This role ensures accurate accounting operations, strong internal controls, compliance with regulatory requirements, and effective cash‑flow and risk management. This individual also leads the finance and accounting team while optimizing systems, processes, and technology to support operational efficiency and business insights. Beyond core financial stewardship, the position collaborates across departments, contributes to organizational development, supports business growth initiatives, and actively participates in company culture, leadership development, and team‑wide engagement activities.

    Employee Benefits:

    Full Family Medical/Health Insurance Benefit (Up to 70% employer-paid monthly premium)

    Generous employer paid medical deductible through an HRA

    Domestic Partner coverage

    Life & Disability Insurance

    Affordable employee-paid dental and vision benefits

    Up to 4% match for 401k or Roth IRA (fully vested upon eligibility)

    Generous paid time off (PTO) along with 8 paid holidays

    Company profit sharing after one year of employment

    Company-sponsored training and leadership development opportunities

    Responsibilities:

    Financial Planning, Budgeting, & Analysis

    Assist with annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes from both financial and operational perspectives.

    Provide financial planning and analysis support including budget/forecast to actual and pertinent financial & operational KPI analysis

    Review, approve, record, track and analyze all budgeted capital expenditures

    Forecast and manage short term cash flow and key business metrics weekly/monthly

    Financial Reporting & Accounting Operations

    Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and financial reporting packages.

    Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements and supporting schedules, reconciliations, and write-ups for internal and external reporting, including operational and regional segment reporting, variances/trends vs. budget/prior periods, and recommendations

    Oversee the recording of financial and non-financial transactions in accordance with US GAAP including managerial/intercompany transactions

    Maintain an orderly accounting system and records including the chart of accounts, revenue, expense, asset, liability, and equity transactions

    Ensure general ledger payroll entries, accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions are processed accurately, timely and with appropriate approvals

    Internal Controls, Compliance, & Risk Management

    Develop, implement, and monitor internal control structure for Finance/Accounting department and organization including cash receipts, cash disbursements, project/job costing, monthly close and general ledger account reconciliation processes

    Oversee and optimize cash flow management through cash receipts, cash disbursements, planned purchases, current cash balances and investments, and liquidity related to working capital line of credit

    Comply with local, state, and federal reporting requirements and tax filings, including employee withholding oversight and reporting

    Identify, evaluate, and manage financial & operational risks to the organization including risk mitigation strategies and annual insurance coverage renewals

    Systems, Technology, & Process Optimization

    Oversee and optimize software systems environment including accounting & ancillary transaction software to streamline accounting functions, and work with operations project management software to maximize efficiencies and gain business insights.

    Maintain existing accounting system, billing, purchasing/inventory, and related systems and evaluate new systems as requested/needed

    Leadership, Team Management, & Cross-Functional Collaboration

    Oversee all accounting and finance personnel

    Attend and actively participate in leadership development training and coaching

    Participates in marketing and business development as the need arises

    Participates in emergency services when an “All hands-on deck” scenario arises

    Participate in Paul Davis social events, Goal Setting and Review, All Team Meetings. and other opportunities

    Complete special assignments and other duties as assigned by Supervisor

    Requirements:

    Required:

    Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline

    5 years of accounting and finance experience

    CPA

    Preferred:

    Public accounting and job cost accounting experience

    Experience in general construction or building restoration

    Physical:

    Ability to consistently type, use a mouse, and look at a screen for extended periods.

    Stand and sit for long periods of time

    Competencies – Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

    Clear, proactive communication in written and spoken English

    Strong relationship-building and networking skills.

    Accounting (Quickbooks/SageIntacct), Reporting (PowerBI/Qvinci) knowledge

    Excellence with Office 365 programs including Outlook, Excel, Word, and more

    Experience with CRM Software (NextGear Solutions/Salesforce)

    High degree of urgency in serving internal and external customers

    Work independently and efficiently as a reliable team member in a deadline-oriented environment

    Manage time effectively and adapt schedule to changing priorities

    Adept with technology and able to learn and operate industry-related software

    Committed to practicing continuous improvement

    Why Our Team Needs You: Our mission is to assist individuals in recovering from disasters such as fires, floods, and storms. Serving those in their time of need is both a challenging and rewarding career. Empathy and honesty are essential, as many homeowners have experienced significant losses and are often emotionally affected. Your role is crucial in building trust-based relationships and contributing to successful project completions as part of our dedicated team.

    Paul Davis is an equal opportunity employer.