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A company is run by its numbers, and this role makes sure those numbers are accurate, complete, and on time — the foundation leadership steers by.\nWhat You’ll Do\nOwn the monthly close and the general ledger; deliver accurate, timely financial statements and division-level P&Ls\nKeep account reconciliations current — bank, AR, AP, and intercompany\nRun accounts receivable and payable, and approve payments under a dual-control architecture\nOwn payroll accounting, labor burden, and job costing (estimate-to-actual margin, change orders, retainage)\nEnforce internal controls and document accounting policies and procedures\nSupport external audit and tax preparation; deliver clean actuals to the Director of Finance for cash forecasting\nSupervise, schedule, and develop the accounting staff\nWhat You’ll Bring\nBachelor’s degree in accounting or finance; CPA or CPA-eligible preferred\n7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including ownership of a monthly close and internal controls, with staff-supervision experience\nConstruction, field-service, or project-based accounting (job costing, work-in-process, retainage) — a strong plus\nMicrosoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and multi-entity / intercompany experience — a plus\nA sharp eye for accuracy, deadlines, and controls\nWhy Fortress\nOwn the accounting function end-to-end and build it as the company grows\nA direct line to the Director of Finance and visible impact on how the company is run\nCompetitive salary [DOE]\nMedical, Dental, Vision, HSA\nVacation and PTO\nFortress Elevator, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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