About O'Hara's Son Roofing
Since 1987, O'Hara's Son Roofing (OSR) has provided new commercial roof construction, commercial roof replacement, commercial leak repair service, and preventative maintenance for commercial roofs. Headquartered in Chicago, IL, our team of 100+ employees is dedicated to providing quality work with a strong focus on safety and communication.
As of 2024, OSR ranks among the Top 20 Roofing Contractors in the country. We specialize in the installation of numerous styles of roof applications and coatings. Additionally, we provide extensive roof repairs, OSHA-compliant safety items, and renewable energy solutions.
OSR maintains branches throughout the country, providing timely service and maintenance to our partners in each region of the United States.
Join Our Dynamic Team and Embrace Our Core Values!
At O'Hara's Son Roofing (OSR), we believe in "Putting the Pedal to the Metal," driving our success forward by continuously improving and never settling for average work. As a family-oriented company, we embrace a "No Jerk Zone," fostering an environment of respect, support, and teamwork at every level. We value self-starters who take pride in their work, go above and beyond for the team, and seize opportunities to shape their future with us. If you share our commitment to doing all the little things well and being our customers' preferred roofing contractor, we invite you to apply.
Job Description
As the Financial Accounting Manager, you will serve as the right-hand to our Corporate Controller. This is a critical role with responsibility for the day-to-day accounting operations, including partnering with accounts payable and accounts receivable, managing the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, and performing technical accounting research. You are a proactive self-starter with public accounting experience, strong technical skills, and a passion for building and improving processes.
Responsibilities
- Accounting Operations:
- Manage the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, including the preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements.
- Partner with accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, ensuring timely and accurate processing of transactions.
- Work with the Human Resources team to review and process payroll and provide accounting expertise when necessary.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies as well as building them when necessary.
- Technical Accounting:
- Research and analyze technical accounting issues and provide guidance to the accounting group.
- Stay abreast of new accounting pronouncements and assess their impact on the company.
- Work with third parties to develop and implement sales and use tax best practices.
- Assist in the implementation of new accounting standards if necessary.
- Team Leadership & Mentorship:
- Provide guidance and mentorship to the accounting team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Identify training needs and develop programs to enhance the team's technical skills and knowledge of best practices.
- Process Improvement & Technology:
- Identify opportunities to streamline and automate accounting processes.
- Assist in the evaluation and implementation of new accounting software and technology.
- Contribute to the development and documentation of accounting best practices.
- Special projects:
- Support the Corporate Controller on ad hoc projects, such as financial analysis, updating chart of accounts, reviewing opening balance sheets, facilitating our annual audit, and other process improvement initiatives.
- Play a key role in M&A accounting and due diligence as the company grows.
- Additional Responsibilities:
- Handle additional responsibilities and projects as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
- CPA or actively pursuing CPA certification.
- 3+ years of experience in public accounting, additional industry experience preferred.
- Experience with accounting software systems, Acumatica preferred.
- Experience with companies in the construction industry and knowledge of Work-in-Progress (WIP) accounting preferred.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive and proprietary information with discretion.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels.
- Team player attitude is a must.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in financial software and advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
- Comfortable working with ambiguity and taking initiative.
What OSR Offers You
- Flexible Work Environment
- Unlimited PTO + Paid Holidays
- Technology Package
- Medical Benefits - Partial Contribution:
- Medical Insurance: Aetna (EPO, PPO, & PPO HSA)
- Dental Insurance: Aetna (PPO)
- Vision Insurance: Guardian Insurance
- Retirement:
- 401k with up to 4% company match - after 1 year of continuous employment and 1000 hours worked
- Non-Contributory Benefits - Employer Paid:
- Life Insurance
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
- Short Term Disability (STD)
- Long Term Disability (LTD)
- Quarterly Interactive Employee Events
About Our Hiring Process
We will share all the details on our company during the initial phone call. Maintaining your confidentiality is a priority, so your resume will only be submitted with your approval. We will keep you updated throughout each step of the hiring process.
Please, complete our online job application and send your resume in PDF format, including a personal email address, and mobile number where we can text or leave voicemails for you during regular business hours (8-5 pm CST). We appreciate your time and consideration of this career opportunity. Please, contact us with any additional questions at
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not meant to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities required of employees assigned to this job.
O'Hara's Son Roofing is an Equal Employment Opportunity and E-Verify compliant Employer. Our company is a Drug Free Workplace. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.