Accounting Manager
Guardian Restoration Partners
Who We Are:
At Guardian Restoration Partners, we are on a mission to build the most impactful restoration business in the industry. Our network of Guardians helps property owners in crisis rebuild their lives after devastating events like water, fire, and mold damage. As part of our team, you’ll be contributing to a company that values results, integrity, and putting customers first.
The Guardian team is comprised of a small, passionate, and dedicated group of professionals based in Denver, CO who are excited to bring their expertise and knowledge to expanding the Guardian network and making a positive impact for all the partner organizations within its fold.
What we need:
Are you a driven, entrepreneurial accounting professional with a proven track record in PE-backed, multi-location environments? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, innovative setting where your expertise can make a lasting impact? If so, we want to hear from you!
We’re seeking an Accounting Manager – Revenue & Job Cost to take charge of our revenue accounting, work-in-progress (WIP) accounting and reporting, job costing, and month-end close processes. This role is pivotal in shaping and refining Guardian’s financial operations, ensuring we achieve best-in-class performance. The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in construction or similar accounting, coupled with the ability to manage complex financial processes for both long-term projects and shorter-duration services.
At Guardian, you’ll find an environment that’s fast-paced, collaborative, and full of opportunities to grow and develop. Success in this role requires a high level of initiative, sound judgment, and discretion. Reporting directly to Guardian Restoration Partners’ VP & Controller, you’ll regularly collaborate with leadership across our platform and partner companies. You’ll also dive deep into the business and operations, playing a crucial role in building a robust, national accounting function that supports our growth and success.
Key Responsibilities:
Revenue Accounting:
- Implement and maintain revenue recognition policies in compliance with GAAP and industry standards
- Reconcile revenue accounts and prepare monthly revenue reports
- Drives automation and best practices around revenue recognition process
WIP Accounting and Reporting:
- Manage the WIP accounting process, including tracking project costs and revenues by service line, job phase, and specific cost or revenue items.
- Prepare and analyze WIP reports to assess project profitability and financial performance, including estimates of remaining costs to complete, expected margin, etc.
- Collaborate with project managers to ensure accurate and timely updates on project status
Job Costing:
- Develop and maintain an effective job costing system for accurate project cost tracking
- Analyze job costs and variances to identify areas for improvement and cost savings
- Provide regular cost reports and insights to partner company GMs and project teams
Financial Reporting and Analysis:
- Assist in budget preparation and forecasting for projects and overall business operations
- Conduct financial analysis to provide accurate updating of standard costs
- Analyze project profitability to assist with improved partner performance and support pricing decisions
Team Collaboration:
- Collaborate with other departments to ensure smooth financial operations
- Continuously improve accounting processes and implement best practices
- Identify opportunities and assist with integrating automated solutions wherever possible to drive efficiency and streamlined workflows across the accounting department.
- Assist with cross-functional areas of the business as needed.
Qualifications:
- 4+ years of experience, including hands-on involvement in accounting functions.
- Industry experience with WIP accounting for long-term projects, such as in construction.
- Self-starter who can work independently while thriving in a team-oriented environment to meet deadlines in a high-volume, fast-paced setting.
- Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail.
- Proficient in accounting ERP systems.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with a strong emphasis on Excel.
- Demonstrates strict confidentiality and professional maturity.
Skills that will make you successful in this role:
- CPA or CMA Certification
- Experience in a multi-entity or multi-location setting
- Experience with QuickBooks or Sage Intacct (or Sage 300)
- Experience in a PE-backed company
Our Core Values:
- Results Matter – We believe in delivering on our promises and driving outcomes that make a measurable difference.
- Do the Right Thing – Integrity is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to being ethical and trustworthy in every situation.
- Customer-First – Our customers are at the heart of our business. We strive to exceed their expectations and build lasting relationships.
Total Rewards:
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401K Plan with company match
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick Days, Personal Days)
We are focused on becoming an “employer of choice” and are continuously looking at how to expand our Total Rewards offerings to best suit the needs of our employees.
Why Join Us?
At Guardian Restoration Partners, you’ll be part of a dynamic team where your contributions will directly impact our success. We offer a supportive and collaborative work environment, opportunities for career advancement, and a commitment to personal and professional development.
Compensation:
Guardian is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. For this position, the base salary pay range is $90,000 - $120,000 plus annual bonus. Actual compensation will depend upon an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, location, and other relevant factors. The salary range is subject to change and may be modified at any time.
Location: This role is a hybrid role – requiring 2-3 days/week in the downtown Denver office.
Application Deadline
The anticipated application deadline is January 20th, though that date may change depending on the volume of qualified resumes we receive by that time.