Senior Manager, Accounting

We seek to move the world forward through innovative thinking. Woolpert is an award-winning, global leader in architecture, engineering, and geospatial services. We blend design excellence with cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional client value. Our team is passionate about their work and committed to building the next generation of industry leaders, and as a certified Great Place to Work ® , Woolpert embraces progress and innovation to create limitless opportunities for career growth. Position Overview Woolpert is hiring a Senior Manager, Accounting, to join our dynamic Finance team. This position reports to the Regional Controller and is responsible for leading our General Ledger Accounting functions. Reporting to the US Regional Controller, this role is responsible for ensuring the integrity of the company's accounting records and financial close processes while maintaining compliance with US GAAP. The Accounting Sr. Manager will oversee the General Ledger Accounting team and provide leadership for month-end close, account reconciliations, fixed assets, accruals, and other technical accounting activities. The successful candidate will combine strong technical accounting expertise with practical knowledge of accounting practices and a passion for building scalable processes, improving controls, strengthening documentation, and developing a high-performing accounting organization. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country the job is located. What You Will Do: Lead the general ledger accounting team. Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities. Support financial statement audits and statutory reporting requirements. Drive standardization and process improvements across accounting operations. Establish strong internal control practices and promote a controls-oriented culture. Support DCAA, DCMA, and other external audits. Perform compliance assessments and identify opportunities to strengthen policies, controls, and documentation. Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures supporting accounting system adequacy requirements. What You Will Bring: Lead the general ledger accounting team. Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities. Support financial statement audits and statutory reporting requirements. Drive standardization and process improvements across accounting operations. Establish strong internal control practices and promote a controls-oriented culture. Support DCAA, DCMA, and other external audits. Perform compliance assessments and identify opportunities to strengthen policies, controls, and documentation. Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures supporting accounting system adequacy requirements. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Deep understanding of general ledger processes and period close. Analytical and problem-solving abilities with close attention to detail. Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to translate complex regulations into practical guidance. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment. Collaborative and proactive working style with strong business acumen. High integrity, ethical judgment, and commitment to maintaining compliance excellence. Technical understanding of federal contract accounting and compliance frameworks is a plus. Benefits You Will Love Certified as a Great Place to Work, Woolpert is one of the fastest-growing architecture, engineering, and geospatial companies in the world. With over 75 offices and countless projects around the globe, you’ll work on meaningful assignments that improve quality of life around the world. In addition to offering competitive pay, we provide employees with a robust set of unique benefits, including: Freedom to Work program: Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate). Principal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.…