Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager

Overview:

We are seeking an Accounting Manager to analyze firmwide financial performance, build dashboards and reports, and support strategic financial planning. This role partners directly with leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and long‑range financial strategy, and communicates key financial insights across the firm.

Responsibilities:

+ Analyze financial performance, trends, variances, and risks.

+ Develop dashboards and reports to support data‑driven decisions.

+ Partner with leadership on annual budgets and long‑term financial planning.

+ Present financial results, forecasts, and KPIs to leadership.

+ Monitor project budgets, WIP, billing, and profitability.

+ Collaborate with project managers on cost tracking and forecasting.

+ Recommend process improvements to enhance automation and accuracy.

Qualifications:

+ 4+ years of accounting experience.

+ Proficiency with Deltek and Quick Books.

+ Strong understanding of project accounting, budgeting, and revenue recognition.

+ Excellent communication and analytical skills.

+ Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA/CMA preferred.

+ AEC industry experience is a plus.

Work Environment:

This is the firm's first dedicated accounting hire, working alongside a part‑time bookkeeper and three partners. Offers significant growth potential, including a path toward a future Director of Finance role.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of New York, NY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $50.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

- Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in New York,NY.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 16, 2026.

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence.

With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a Clearly Rated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarter (%20astoncarter)  for other accommodation options.