Accounting Manager at AMPAM Parks Mechanical – EL CAJON, California

Who We Are

AMPAM is a leading Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) contractor serving large-scale multifamily and commercial projects across California. With 1,500 employees across multiple business units, we are committed to delivering quality, safety, and excellence in every project.

Job Summary

The Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing daily accounting operations while leading the evaluation, auditing, and optimization of financial workflows and processes. This role plays a critical part in ensuring accounting procedures are aligned with construction operations, job cost controls, payroll practices, and project management functions.

In addition to managing core accounting functions, this position will audit current processes, identify gaps or inefficiencies, and develop clear, practical, and scalable Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to support operational excellence across the organization.

The ideal candidate brings strong construction accounting expertise, process improvement experience, and the ability to translate complex workflows into structured, documented procedures.

Key Responsibilities Include: (But not limited to the following)

Accounting Operations Management

• Oversee general ledger, month-end and year-end close processes
• Ensure accurate job costing, WIP reporting, and revenue recognition
• Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, and cash management
• Review and reconcile balance sheet accounts
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and construction accounting best practices
• Support audit and tax preparation processes

Workflow & Process Auditing

• Conduct comprehensive reviews of accounting workflows and internal controls
• Evaluate alignment between accounting, project management, field operations, payroll, and procurement
• Identify process bottlenecks, control gaps, redundancies, and inefficiencies
• Analyze system utilization (ERP, job costing, timekeeping, purchasing systems) for optimization opportunities
• Recommend and implement process improvements that increase accuracy, efficiency, and transparency

SOP Development & Documentation

• Develop clear, concise, and scalable Standard Operating Procedures for all core accounting functions
• Standardize workflows for:
  • Job cost tracking
  • Change order billing
  • Progress billing
  • AP/AR processing
  • Payroll allocations
  • Equipment and materials tracking
• Ensure SOPs are practical, user-friendly, and aligned with operational realities
• Partner with department leaders to ensure procedures support field and project teams
• Maintain version control and continuous improvement of documented procedures

Cross-Functional Alignment

• Serve as a liaison between Accounting and Operations
• Partner with Project Managers to improve financial visibility and cost control
• Support leadership with reporting that reflects operational performance
• Train staff on new processes and procedures

Leadership & Development

• Supervise and mentor accounting team members
• Establish performance expectations and accountability standards
• Promote a culture of process discipline and continuous improvement

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA or MBA preferred.
• 5–10 years of finance/accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a management role.
• Construction or subcontractor experience (Plumbing, Electrical, HVAC) for multi-family projects highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, job cost accounting, WIP, and construction financial reporting.
• Experience with construction accounting software (e.g., Sage 300 CRE, Foundation, Viewpoint) required.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial modeling skills.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and team management abilities.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and accounting systems.
• Detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to maintain confidentiality.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis without future employment sponsorship

Recruitment Agencies

To protect the interests of all parties, AMPAM WILL NOT accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to AMPAM, including unsolicited resumes sent directly to AMPAM leaders/managers/coworkers or to AMPAM's database will be considered AMPAM property. AMPAM will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Inquiries from external recruitment agencies should be directed ONLY to our talent acquisition team.