***Under Austin Industries Corporate Umbrella and this role will support Austin Bridge & Road as well***

Do you want to make a difference? Do you want to grow your career at one of the industry’s leading construction firms? Put your expertise and accounting skills to work at Austin Industries. Austin Industries is currently seeking a Senior Equipment Accounting Manager to support our equipment yard in the Dallas / Fort Worth, TX area. The reporting office is in Waxahachie, however due to COVID we are currently working remotely until further notice.

We set the standard for commercial, heavy civil, and industrial construction and we are looking for talented construction professionals to join us. Austin is 100% employee-owned, so every one of our employee-owners has a stake in our success. As a result, we consistently meet and exceed our customers’ expectations with our commitment to safety, service, and integrity. Join us today. We Own It!

The Senior Equipment Accounting Manager is responsible for all aspects of accounting and finance of the equipment operations. The role also leads process improvements in the equipment operations in ways to support all operating companies (Austin Bridge & Road, Austin Commercial, and Austin Industrial).

Responsibilities:

Acquisition and Disposal:

Lead financing structure for equipment purchases, lease, rent-to-purchase or rental agreements
Assist in equipment requisition and disposal strategies related to construction or maintenance projects

Fleet and Asset Management:

Assist with strategic decisions regarding fleet composition and utilization, fleet average age, capital expenditures, cash management, and return on investments.
Utilize appropriate applications to provide business intelligence that assists day-to-day and long-term strategic decision-making processes.
Develop rates, estimates, budgets for each operating company that aligns with each company’s operating environment and strategic objectives
Collaborate with operating companies regarding goals, market outlook, equipment requirements, and capital expenditures

Financial and Accounting:

Implement accounting policies and procedures established as related to equipment operations
Develop and manage both internal and external equipment billing processes according to established Austin policies and various applicable prime contract requirements
Assist jobsites on owner billing of equipment costs and issues arise from owner’s audits to ensure timely collection of payment on outstanding receivables
Manage accounts payable and invoice approval functions at the equipment operations to ensure timely payment of invoices
Manage projection of equipment costs in lump-sum contracts as applicable
Manage the monthly financial close process
- Prepare monthly financial reports timely, including but not limited to equipment operation P&L, equipment utilization reports, and other reports required by the management of Corporate and operating companies
- Reconcile all general ledger and subledger accounts timely as related to equipment operations

Internal Controls and Compliance:

Establish proper segregation of duties and implement adequate internal controls to safeguard the interest of Austin equipment operations
Ensure proper handling of tax and insurance matters
Participate in system mitigation as to equipment accounting and operations
Manage and resolve issues arise from prime contract compliance to help minimize or eliminate negative financial impacts

Additional Duties:

Manage accounting and administrative personnel at the equipment operations
Conduct periodic performance evaluations and provide career coaching and development to staff at the equipment operations
Manage ad hoc requests or projects

Qualifications and Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business or related field
Master’s degree, CCIFP and/or CPA highly preferred
8+ years of accounting and finance experience
5+ years of supervisory experience
Continuous improvement mindset to drive out inefficiencies and implement consistent and scalable processes to support growth at operating companies
Passion to lead and develop team members
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Passion to learn and willing to dive into detail
Management and industry experience preferred
Quick learner and ability to adapt to different industries needs and requests

We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, and a matching 401K plan. We are proud to be a 100% Employee Owned Company! To learn more about Austin’s core values and Austin’s Employee Ownership history, please go to http://www.austin-ind.com/core-values.html

An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Austin (“The Company”) is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company’s policy prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also the Company’s policy to comply with all federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

No Agency Inquiries Please

Austin Industries and all operating divisions (Austin Bridge & Road, Austin Commercial, and Austin Industrial) do not accept unsolicited resumes, candidates’ names or summaries from staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to Austin Industries, or any of its employee-owners, becomes the property of Austin Industries and Austin Industries will not pay a placement fee.

About Austin Industries

Austin Industries and its operating companies engage in almost every type of civil, commercial and industrial construction. Austin is owned entirely by its employees through its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Austin Industries has a rich history. We are one of the largest and most diversified construction firms in the nation. Austin stands on the core values of Uncompromising Integrity, Employee-ownership, Exemplary Service and Excellence in Safety. To learn more about our history, culture and operations, visit us at www.austin-ind.com.

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