Accounting Manager

Position Summary:

The Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing assigned operating entities, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting while maintaining compliance with internal policies and external regulations. This role will lead and manage assigned accounting staff, including assigning tasks, providing guidance, and supporting professional development, all under the oversight of the Controller.  The Accounting Manager will also assist with month-end and year-end close processes, financial audits, budgeting, and process improvements to support the organization’s financial health and operational efficiency.    

Essential Functions:

Financial Management & Reporting

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for related entities.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, tax regulations, and industry-specific accounting standards.
• Develop and maintain financial reports, project cost tracking, and cash flow forecasts.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Assist with the preparation of annual budgets.
• Provide variance analysis and insights and recommendations.
• Oversee and manages construction project job costing, contract billing, change orders, and retention tracking.
• Oversee draw requests, loan compliance reports, and investor financial packages for development projects.
• Oversee property-level performance, including income, expenses, and capital improvements.

Compliance

• Deliver the annual financial reviews for related entities on time by schedule provided.
• Deliver the annual tax returns, audits and compliance related items for related deals on time by the schedule provided. 
• Ensure annual audits of all Insurance Policies are completed and proper documentation is on file. 

Leadership & Process Improvement

• Supervise assigned accounting staff: provide training, mentorship, performance management, and ensure high standards of accuracy and timeliness in all accounting functions. 
• Implement and maintain effective internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures.
• Collaborate with management teams to support operational and strategic goals.

• Other duties as assigned.

Competencies:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for collaborating with cross-functional teams and leadership.
• Strong attention to detail critical thinking skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent Leadership skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.  
• Proficiency in Smartsheet, Microsoft Excel, and Outlook, ERP/accounting software (e.g., Avid Exchange, QuickBooks). 
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial analysis, and project/job cost accounting.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or a related field is desired; equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in accounting.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a leadership role. 
• Experience in Multi-Company environments is required.
• Experience in Real Estate and/or Construction is preferred

About Company:

Founded in 1997, The Marian Group is a full-service real estate development, construction, advisory and investment firm based in Louisville, KY. The company's offerings include extensive expertise across product lines with a concentration on affordable and market-rate multifamily development, real estate construction, residential home building, financing, management, brokerage and investment advisory. The Marian Group exists to generate an outsized return on capital for its investors and to benefit people, neighborhoods and the larger community via impactful investment projects.

Marian is a company devoted to three things: People, Neighborhoods and Community.  This means every project we touch has to impact the lives of those it serves and spark positive change for the community as a whole.  That's what sets us apart and gets us up in the morning.  We're a team of thinkers, developers, and builders that lives in the communities in which we work. Our mission is to create quality living options for our residents, and we strive to make sure every project we undertake embodies our Core Values: Purpose Driven, Innovative, Compassion & Team-Work.

At Marian, we believe that our people are our greatest asset. We are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive environment where every individual can thrive, grow, and make meaningful contributions. Our comprehensive benefit package reflects this commitment. We are proud to offer all of our Full-Time employees the below benefits:

• Health Insurance: Medical, Dental & Vision
• Company paid Life Insurance
• Company paid Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401K Plan
• Paid Time Off
• 8 Paid Holidays
• In-house Gym
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program

The Marian Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the policy of providing equal employment opportunities for training, compensation, transfer, promotion, and other aspects of employment for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status.

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact The Marian Group at 502-297-8130 to ask for an accommodation, alternative application process or other inquires.