Accounting Manager

Department: Corporate/Administrative

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Detroit, Michigan, Detroit, MI, Hybrid

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly close process, including account reconciliations, trial balance reviews, and preparation of financial statements for management and ownership review. 
• Oversee general ledger activities, ensuring accurate account coding, journal entries, and period-end adjustments. 
• Manage accounts receivable functions by monitoring invoicing accuracy, reviewing aging reports, and identifying collection issues. 
• Coordinate payroll administration with the external payroll processor, ensuring accurate timesheet reporting and proper labor cost allocation to projects. 
• Support internal and external audit activities, including FAR compliance requirements, preparation of schedules, reconciliations, and audit documentation. 
• Assist with cash flow forecasting by monitoring billings, collections, and overall cash position in collaboration with accounting leadership. 
• Partner closely with the Controller to support day-to-day accounting operations and financial management activities. 
• Manage accounting processes across multiple legal entities and project-based business segments. 
• Ensure accurate project costing and cost allocations to support financial reporting and project profitability analysis. 
• Identify, recommend, and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and internal controls. 
• Maintain compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.
  
  

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required (CPA & MBA preferred)
• 7-15 years of accounting experience, with at least 3 years as an Accounting Manager
• Ability to meet tight deadlines
• AEC industry background strongly preferred
• Deltek software experience required (VantagePoint, Vision, Costpoint, and/or Ajera)
• Strong knowledge of project accounting, WIP, and ASC 606 & 842
• Overhead Rate Audit & FAR Part 31 experience

Benefits

• 401(k) w/ company match
• Health insurance w/ HSA option, Vision, Dental, Life
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Catalytic Coaching - Employees draft a development plan aimed at improving contributions in their current job and increasing the potential for other opportunities. MSG is all about bringing out the best in people at work!