Contract Accounting Manager Jobs in Oak Ridge, TN

Position Summary

The Accounting Manager is responsible for leading and managing the full scope of accounting and financial operations for the company and its affiliated entities. This role owns daily accounting activities and provides financial insight and oversight, ensuring accurate and timely completion of work and financial reporting.

Responsibilities include general ledger management, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash flow monitoring, monthly close, timekeeping best practices, annual reports, personal property tax schedules, filing and other administrative duties, budget creation and monitoring, HR/payroll administration, and financial policy development.

Working across multiple businesses, the Accounting Manager plays a critical role in coordinating financial activity and driving informed business decisions through analysis, insight, and proactive communication. This is a leadership role requiring strong judgment, ownership, and the ability to work independently. Confidentiality is required and of utmost importance.

Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience in a similar role with demonstrated ability to manage full-cycle accounting, general ledger management, accounts payable and receivable, vendor documentation and onboarding, and financial reporting
• Experience managing accounting systems, developing and implementing internal controls, and supporting HR/payroll operations preferred
• Comfortable performing the work directly rather than delegating it
• Proactive leadership and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable operating hands-on as an individual contributor while providing the strategic thinking behind the work
• Ability to work closely with the CEO as a trusted financial partner
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to create and oversee budgets, cash flow, and forecasting models to ensure accuracy and financial stability
• Ability to analyze and decipher complex financial and operational data
• Ability to reason, solve problems, and manage conflicting priorities
• High integrity and discretion in managing financial and HR information
• Proficiency with Excel, QuickBooks, and other Microsoft Office applications

Duties & Responsibilities

• Own and perform all accounting functions, including general ledger management, bookkeeping, reconciliations, and journal entries
• Manage cash and monitor bank balances across entities
• Keep Accounting/Finance databases and filing systems current, organized, and audit-ready
• Prepare and deliver monthly financial reporting
• Manage risk and insurance, including coverage evaluation, policy review, and renewal coordination to mitigate risk and maximize cost efficiency
• Prepare memos, correspondence, invoices, receipts, spreadsheets, and other reports as needed
• Onboard new vendors, tenants, and employees for payroll
• Pursue ongoing professional development to stay current with evolving accounting practices, tools, and leadership skills
• Analyze current reports and practices and recommend new policies
• Review expenses and provide recommendations on cost-control measures
• Lead preparation of annual budgets in direct collaboration with the CEO
• Create and manage construction budgets for new development projects, tracking costs against forecasts
• Manage employee compensation, benefits, and payroll accuracy using Gusto Payroll or a similar platform
• Manage all accounts receivable and accounts payable functions
• Manage compliance with tax, labor, and financial regulations
• Design and implement accounting processes and financial infrastructure for new business entities
• Work with vendors, including creating and revising contracts and legal documents
• Keep electronic files current and organized
• Create and refine accounting processes and SOPs
• Provide financial insight and recommendations based on trends and KPIs
• Serve as a point of contact for third-party vendors, CPAs, and legal counsel
• Assist with due diligence for new businesses and investments in the recreational industry
• Work within the day-to-day operations of each business to gain an understanding of each business and the industry it operates within
• Support intern onboarding and development, ensuring meaningful work aligned with organizational needs, intern exposure, and learning goals
• Support cross-functional decisions by providing financial analysis and context