Director of Accounting

Director of Accounting – Dynalectric Washington, DC

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We are a full‑scale electrical contracting company, providing pre‑construction services through final‑ and post‑project completion. For both new construction and renovation projects we offer design‑build/design‑assist, value engineering, and CAD services, working with biotech, healthcare, commercial, transportation, technology companies and many government agencies.

Dynalectric DC is seeking a skilled Director of Accounting to lead financial reporting, compliance, and key operational accounting functions across multiple divisions. This role will provide oversight of month‑end close, budgeting support, AP processes, and audit activities while partnering closely with leadership to drive accuracy and efficiency.

• Provide oversight of month end process
• Perform variance analysis support – budget/forecast vs. actuals
• Review and approve all fixed and leased assets – incl. comparison to budget/forecast
• Conduct monthly WIP analysis
• Prepare monthly Manager Meeting analysis and presentation
• Support the company’s consolidated Budget/Reforecast across 12–15 divisions
• Serve as Corporate and Division POC for quarterly variance analysis – balance sheet and 10Q/K footnotes

• Approve all new vendor and customer setup requests
• Review and approve all manual AP checks
• Serve as first approver for all vendor AP ACHs transactions – Treasury
• Act as check signer for AP and Payroll accounts
• Review and approve vendor subcontractor pre‑qualification packages in partnership with the Controller
• Approve customer and vendor credit applications

• Serve as lead on external and internal audits
• Approve all ERP enhancement and system changes
• Complete the annual Economic census
• Act as liaison between Corporate Risk Management and local OpCo for business insurance and licenses
• Provide union information to Corporate for Year End Footnotes and Disclosures
• Prepare the tax Workbook for EMCOR year‑end

• Support Financial Reporting, Accounts Payable, and Payroll Department
• Mentor and support Controller
• Provide guidance for payroll related issues, including tax with holdings

• Maintain and approve monthly Auto Allowances
• Manage copier and plotter lease management
• Other duties as assigned

Salary Range: $130,000 to $195,000

• MBA or CPA required
• 5+ years of experience in public accounting; auditing background strongly preferred
• Experience working in a public traded company is required
• 7–10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibilities
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, month‑end close, and audit processes
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis in a multi‑division or complex environment
• Hands‑on experience with Accounts Payable, Payroll coordination, or treasury workflows a plus
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work cross‑functionally
• Strong leadership abilities, including coaching teams, mentoring and developing staff, and partnering with senior management

This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled