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Senior Accountant

Finance — Newport Beach, CA

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is America's premier, 100% employee-owned commercial construction company. With offices nationwide, we specialize in a wide range of project types that are as diverse and wide-ranging as the communities in which we build. Our innovative teams collaborate with clients and industry partners throughout the project life cycle, starting in the earliest stages of design, throughout construction and beyond project completion.
McCarthy’s reputation for tackling the toughest building challenges starts with our focus on developing high-performing individuals and teams. We do this through our award-winning training programs, a best-in-class Total Rewards benefits program, and a focus on equipping diverse teams of employee owners through a connected and inclusive culture aligned with our values of: Genuine. We, Not I. All In.
How do McCarthy partners define our culture?
We Live Our Core Values. We do whatever it takes to deliver on our promises with honesty and integrity.

We are Employee Owned. We are personally invested in building the things people need in our communities.

We Feel Like a Family. We value genuine connections and help each other succeed in an inclusive environment.

We are Builders. We respect the work we do and everyone who helps make it happen safely.

The Senior Accountant will partner, collaborate and provide support on financial and accounting matters for a business unit(s) in the Southern Pacific Region. This person will work with the finance and accounting departments to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting as well as compliance with company policies. This position will work closely with business units and projects to ensure that operational financial data is readily available to facilitate the decision making and reporting process. This position reports directly to the Finance Manager. Occasional travel to project sites and corporate office. 
Key Responsibilities 
  • Collaborate with accounting professionals who support project teams and region finance and accounting needs, as well as accounting set-up for new projects 
  • Work with the annual budget process and compilation of information for the annual business plan, as well as reviewing overhead budget-to-actual variances with business unit/department leaders for business unit(s) 
  • Understand the scope, areas of work, and risk profile included within the construction contracts being executed by the region to work with the Operations and Finance teams on day-to-day issues 
  • Promote a service oriented, customer friendly approach to our accounting and finance operations and facilitate timely resolution of issues and questions within the business unit(s), including project staff 
  • Manage and maintain business unit(s) FP&A model to help prepare business unit and regional financial statements, budgets, volume and gross profit projections and other financial analysis and forecasts 
  • Proactively monitor and report on project performance, financial projections, project/business unit cash position, costs and percentage of completion, including following up with customer contacts 
  • Collaborate with Corporate Finance Group on tax, license and compliance issues 
  • Work with joint venture partners to ensure accurate and timely reporting for joint ventures projects 
 
 
Skills & Qualifications 
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required, with an MBA, CPA, and/or CMA preferred
  • At least 5 years of demonstrated success accounting experience
  • Strong financial acumen, analysis abilities, communication skills and the confidence to collaborate and build relationships with a variety of staff at all levels
  • General understanding of construction insurance, bonding requirements, lien laws and sales taxes for contractors
  • Proactive, self-motivated, organized and able to work independently
  • Effective problem-solver and decision-maker
  • Experience with Microsoft Excel and ERP accounting applications required
  • Experience with managing and analyzing WIP schedules required

 For Southern California locations only, the salary range for this position is: $90,000 - $110,000. This does not include possible bonus and other benefits which can impact total compensation. Compensation offered may vary based on work location, experience, qualifications, specialty, training, and market and business considerations, among other factors.

McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

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