Manager, Financial Accounting & Analysis

What You'll Do:

The Manager, Financial Accounting & Analysis is responsible for overseeing the integrity, accuracy, and consistency of the Company's general ledger across a multi-entity environment. This role leads the balance sheet reconciliation function, drives root cause analysis of financial discrepancies, and implements process improvements to enhance financial accuracy and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

Oversee the monthly balance sheet reconciliation process across all entities, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and timeliness

Establish and enforce reconciliation standards, documentation requirements, and review procedures

Lead the investigation of complex discrepancies, including historical issues and current-period variances

Drive root cause analysis and implement sustainable solutions to prevent recurring errors

Review and approve journal entries and supporting documentation for accuracy and compliance

Prioritize and manage workload across the team, balancing historical cleanup efforts with ongoing financial accuracy

Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting staff, including senior and intermediate team members

Partner with AP, AR, payroll, and operational teams to improve transaction accuracy and reduce mis-postings

Collaborate with IT and finance leadership to improve ERP system functionality, data integrity, and reporting capabilities

Identify opportunities to streamline processes, strengthen internal controls, and reduce manual effort

Support audit readiness, including preparation of schedules, documentation, and coordination with external auditors

Monitor and report on key issues, risks, and progress related to balance sheet integrity

Other duties as assigned

What We're Looking For:

Required Responsibilities

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA strongly preferred

Minimum 8 years of progressive accounting experience, including general ledger, balance sheet reconciliations, and multi-entity environments.

Prior experience leading or supervising accounting teams preferred

If driving for, or on behalf of, any ECS subsidiary, a valid driver's license is required

Strong knowledge of GAAP and general ledger accounting in a multi-entity environment

Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify root causes of complex issues

Proven ability to lead and develop a team in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Strong understanding of accounting systems and ERP platforms (experience with D365 preferred)

Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities

Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across accounting, operations, and leadership teams

Ability to drive process improvements and enforce standards

The expected pay range for this role and location is $135k - $170k/year. The final agreed-upon compensation will be determined based on specific location and other individual qualifications.

Who We Are:

ECS Group of Companies (ECS) was founded in 1988 with the goal to raise the standards of professional engineering consulting. Today, we are a leader in geotechnical, construction materials, environmental and facilities consulting services. We are employee-owned with more than 3,000 employees in 100+ offices and testing facilities coast to coast. ECS is currently ranked #60 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms (April 2026), #148 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2025) and #50 in Zweig Group’s Hot Firm List (May 2025). For additional information about ECS, visit: www.ecslimited.com.