Highlights
We're looking for a Project Accounting Manager to lead the accounting function for a project-based organization while mentoring a small team and partnering with leadership. We're looking for a Project Accounting Manager to lead the accounting function for a project-based organization while mentoring a small team and partnering with leadership.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Van Wert, OH |
| Industry | Financial Services |
| Company Size | 500 to 999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1994 |
| Website | http://www.cfstaffing.com/ |
Description
Project Accounting Manager
Van Wert, OH | Full-Time | On-Site
Are you an accounting professional who enjoys digging into project financials, improving cash flow, and helping a growing business operate more efficiently? We're looking for a Project Accounting Manager to lead the accounting function for a project-based organization while mentoring a small team and partnering with leadership.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with WIP (Work-in-Progress), percentage of completion, and job costing experience who wants to make a visible impact on the business.
What You'll Do
- Lead cash flow management, forecasting, and financial analysis.
- Oversee Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules and percentage of completion accounting.
- Manage accounts receivable, accounts payable, and project financial reporting.
- Supervise and develop a team of two accounting professionals.
- Lead the monthly close process and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting.
- Prepare reports and financial insights for executive leadership and the Board.
- Analyze processes, improve efficiencies, and identify opportunities to leverage technology and automation.
- Partner with operations to ensure accurate project costing and financial performance.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 5+ years of accounting experience in a project-based environment.
- Experience with WIP accounting, percentage of completion, and job costing.
- Strong understanding of cash flow management and financial reporting.
- Leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
- Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP/accounting software.
- A collaborative, hands-on leader who enjoys solving problems and improving processes
Project Accounting Manager
Van Wert, OH | Full-Time | On-Site
Are you an accounting professional who enjoys digging into project financials, improving cash flow, and helping a growing business operate more efficiently? We're looking for a Project Accounting Manager to lead the accounting function for a project-based organization while mentoring a small team and partnering with leadership.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with WIP (Work-in-Progress), percentage of completion, and job costing experience who wants to make a visible impact on the business.
What You'll Do
- Lead cash flow management, forecasting, and financial analysis.
- Oversee Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules and percentage of completion accounting.
- Manage accounts receivable, accounts payable, and project financial reporting.
- Supervise and develop a team of two accounting professionals.
- Lead the monthly close process and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting.
- Prepare reports and financial insights for executive leadership and the Board.
- Analyze processes, improve efficiencies, and identify opportunities to leverage technology and automation.
- Partner with operations to ensure accurate project costing and financial performance.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 5+ years of accounting experience in a project-based environment.
- Experience with WIP accounting, percentage of completion, and job costing.
- Strong understanding of cash flow management and financial reporting.
- Leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
- Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP/accounting software.
- A collaborative, hands-on leader who enjoys solving problems and improving processes.
Why Join Us?
- Play a key role in the financial success of a growing organization.
- Work closely with executive leadership and influence business decisions.
- Opportunity to improve systems, streamline processes, and make a lasting impact.
- Competitive compensation and benefits.
- Stable, team-oriented culture with long-term career growth.
If you're ready to take ownership of project accounting while helping shape the future of a growing company, we'd love to hear from you.
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About Company
Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.
CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.
Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.
