About this Accounting Manager role at Upchurch
Company Overview
Upchurch is a rapidly growing, full-service building engineering company providing mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical services across the southeastern United States. Founded in 1970 and headquartered in Horn Lake, MS, Upchurch has grown through both organic expansion and strategic acquisitions, establishing a strong reputation for quality, reliability, and service excellence. We offer end-to-end solutions—from design and installation to ongoing maintenance and emergency support—helping clients maximize building performance, energy efficiency, and equipment lifespan.
Position Summary
The Accounting Manager plays a key leadership role within Corporate Accounting, overseeing accurate and timely financial reporting, month-end close, general ledger activity, reconciliations, compliance, and accounting process improvement. This position provides day-to-day leadership and oversight of corporate accounting functions while partnering closely with Corporate Finance, divisional accounting teams, operations, and executive leadership.
The Accounting Manager is responsible for maintaining strong financial discipline across multiple entities, departments, and shared-service processes within a Services/Contractor organization. This role provides oversight of accounting activities and ensures transactions are recorded accurately, financial information is reliable, and accounting processes are consistent with company policies and internal controls.
The position relies heavily on Sage Intacct for general ledger, reporting, reconciliations, and financial management activities, while also supporting integration and coordination with operational systems such as BuildOps where financial data connects to accounting workflows.
Key Responsibilities
Corporate Financial Reporting & Month-End Close
Lead and oversee the monthly and year-end close process for assigned corporate accounting functions.
Review and approve journal entries, accruals, reclasses, allocations, and other accounting adjustments.
Ensure financial schedules, account reconciliations, and supporting documentation are complete, accurate, and prepared timely.
Review general ledger activity across assigned accounts, departments, and entities to ensure accuracy and appropriate accounting treatment.
Analyze financial results, identify significant variances or unusual activity, and communicate findings to leadership.
Ensure compliance with company accounting policies, internal controls, and applicable accounting standards.
Partner with the Controller and Corporate Finance leadership to improve close processes, reporting accuracy, and financial visibility.
Establish and maintain accounting processes that support timely and accurate financial reporting.
General Ledger, Reconciliations & Internal Controls
Oversee the accuracy and integrity of general ledger accounts and financial data.
Review balance sheet reconciliations and ensure reconciling items are investigated and resolved timely.
Analyze account activity to identify trends, errors, coding issues, or required adjustments.
Oversee intercompany accounting, allocations, recurring corporate entries, and other multi-entity accounting activities.
Ensure appropriate documentation is maintained for journal entries, reconciliations, financial schedules, and accounting transactions.
Maintain and strengthen internal controls across corporate accounting processes.
Coordinate and respond to external and internal audit requests, compliance reviews, and financial inquiries.
Identify control weaknesses and implement appropriate corrective actions and process improvements.
Accounting Operations & Shared Services
Provide oversight and support for accounting activities related to accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, cash receipts, expense reporting, and other shared-service functions.
Partner with divisional accounting teams to ensure transactions are recorded accurately and consistently.
Review and help resolve accounting discrepancies, coding issues, timing differences, payment variances, and billing concerns.
Monitor accounting workflows to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and opportunities for improvement.
Provide guidance and accounting support to internal stakeholders across the organization.
Ensure corporate accounting processes are consistently followed across entities and departments.
Assist with corporate reporting packages, management schedules, financial analysis, and other reporting requirements.
Team Leadership & Development
Provide leadership, direction, and support to accounting team members and assigned accounting functions.
Establish clear expectations, priorities, and deadlines for accounting activities.
Review work for accuracy and completeness while providing coaching and feedback to accounting staff.
Assist with training and development of accounting team members to strengthen technical knowledge and accounting practices.
Help establish standardized accounting procedures and best practices across corporate and divisional accounting functions.
Promote accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the accounting team.
Systems, Process Improvement & Cross-Functional Partnership
Serve as a key accounting resource for Sage Intacct, supporting effective use of the system for general ledger, reporting, reconciliations, and financial management.
Partner with Corporate Finance, divisional accounting teams, operations, IT, and leadership to improve accounting processes and system functionality.
Lead or participate in accounting system implementations, enhancements, integrations, and process improvement initiatives.
Support integration points between accounting systems and operational platforms such as BuildOps to ensure financial data is complete, accurate, and reliable.
Identify opportunities to automate, standardize, and streamline accounting processes.
Develop and maintain accounting procedures, documentation, and process controls.
Promote data integrity and consistency across accounting and operational systems.
Provide accounting expertise during system and process changes that impact financial reporting or operational workflows.
Other Responsibilities
Support special projects, financial analysis, and other corporate accounting initiatives as assigned.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with increasing responsibility in corporate accounting, general ledger, financial reporting, or public accounting.
Previous experience leading or managing accounting functions and/or accounting personnel.
Strong understanding of generally accepted accounting principles, general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, intercompany transactions, allocations, and financial reporting.
Demonstrated experience managing or contributing to a full month-end close process.
Experience with ERP systems, preferably Sage Intacct.
Strong Excel skills with the ability to analyze, interpret, and communicate financial data.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
Ability to identify accounting issues, determine appropriate solutions, and follow through to resolution.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Ability to communicate financial information clearly and effectively to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to build strong working relationships across accounting, finance, operations, and leadership teams.
Preferred
Direct experience using Sage Intacct for general ledger, financial reporting, reconciliations, and month-end close.
Experience with multi-entity accounting, intercompany transactions, allocations, or shared-services accounting.
Experience in construction, MEP, service, contracting, or other project-based accounting environments.
Experience with operational systems such as BuildOps or similar service/project management platforms.
CPA or CMA certification, progress toward certification, or interest in pursuing certification.
Experience working in a matrixed organization with both divisional and corporate reporting structures.
Experience leading accounting process improvements, ERP implementations, or system integrations.
Benefits:
Competitive pay based on experience.
Health, dental, and vision insurance.
Paid time off and holiday pay.
Opportunities for professional development and certification assistance.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Upchurch Companies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
