SOA, a community-focused architecture and interior design firm of 35 years, is looking for an engaging, team player to work alongside our project managers, serve our clients, and support the overall success of both.

As the Business Manger you will work closely with the firm principals and project managers. You will be solely responsible for performing all daily and monthly business operations and performing all accounting duties. The firm uses Deltek Ajera for accounting and project management. Additionally, you will be responsible for management of HR benefits. The ideal candidate is a detail oriented problem solver with accounting expertise and a strong business acumen. The immediate goals for this person are to ensure the needs of our clients are met, finances are properly managed and reported, and professional design staff are supported.

Responsibilities:

• Production of monthly and annual financial reports & analysis, including backlog forecasts, cash flow planning, and maintenance of the general ledger
• Perform daily transactional accounting tasks including cash, AP, AR/billing and collections
• Reconcile accounts including bank, credit card, client, vendor, and work-in-progress
• Coordinate with benefits insurance broker
• Coordinate with outsourced payroll company
• Coordinate and oversee the external financial statement review and tax planning process with external CPA
• Meet federal, local, and state government reporting requirements and tax filings
• Serve as key Deltek Ajera firm wide resource for other team members
• Oversee project set up and project close out processes
• Support Project Managers and the project process

Candidates who demonstrate the following will be considered:

• Well versed in managing client billing and invoices, outside consultant costs, payroll, bank reconciliation, and cash flow planning
• Proficiency with Excel spreadsheets
• Highly organized with a strong attention to detail, and the ability and willingness to investigate and problem solve
• Ability to operate independently with a sense of urgency and collaborate effectively
• Strong business acumen
• Knowledge of project timekeeping and project accounting (Experience with systems such as Deltek Ajera, Deltek Vision, Vantagepoint, InFocus, or similar)
• Understanding of profit and loss in a service industry
• Mentor project managers on “Best Project Management Practices”

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay