Accounting Manager Jobs in Iowa

Job Title: Regional Accounting Manager

Company: Loenbro, LLC

Business Unit/Department: Finance

Location: Division HQ Office

Reports to: VP, Divisional CFO

Employment Type: Full-Time

FLSA Classification: Exempt

About Loenbro

Loenbro is a trusted, long-term construction lifecycle partner to thousands of customers across the U.S. Our market spans all industries and our service offerings include Critical Electrical, Mechanical & Structural, Soft Crafts, Inspection, Underground Maintenance and Installation, and Fabrication. Our expertise lies in simplifying the complex and establishing long-standing relationships with our partners. We have a national presence but a local approach—every customer benefits from our capabilities and our care.

At Loenbro, we don't just offer jobs—we build careers grounded in integrity, teamwork, excellence, and purpose. Join a team where your expertise is valued, your growth is supported, and your work helps maintain and enhance the critical infrastructure that powers communities across the nation.

Job Summary

The Regional Accounting Manager is responsible for both strategic direction and leading day-to-day accounting operations across the region, ensuring accurate financial reporting, disciplined execution of core accounting processes, and strong internal controls within a project-based construction environment. This role reports to the Divisional CFO and partners closely with regional leadership, FP&A, and project teams to support reliable financial outcomes, cash flow discipline, and operational transparency.

This is a strategic yet hands-on people leader who balances transactional excellence with problem-solving and continuous improvement, ensuring accounting processes are executed consistently, accurately, and on time.

Essential Job Responsibilities

Regional Accounting Execution

• Oversee regional accounting activities, including payroll, billing, cash application, and project accounting.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of month-end close activities in accordance with GAAP and company policy.
• Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, WIP schedules, and supporting documentation.
• Support accurate revenue recognition, job cost reporting, and margin visibility.

Project Accounting & WIP Oversight

• Coordinate with Project Control team to manage project accounting execution, including job setup, cost coding, WIP calculations, and percent-complete reporting.
• Ensure project set up is compliant with accounting standards, including correct controls, standards for revenue recognition, etc.
• Partner with Project Controls, FP&A, and operations to validate assumptions impacting revenue, margin, and ECAC.
• Identify accounting issues at the project/job level and work with operational teams to resolve discrepancies.
• Ensure appropriate review and approval of capital spend.

Payroll, Billing & Cash Management

• Oversee payroll processing to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with wage and labor requirements.
• Lead billing and cash application activities to support timely invoicing and healthy cash flow.
• Monitor AR trends, aging, and billing issues, escalating risks and delays as appropriate.

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Execute and reinforce regional accounting controls in alignment with corporate policies and procedures.
• Prepare schedules and documentation to support internal reviews, audits, and external reporting needs.
• Identify process gaps and partner with Corporate Accounting on improvements and standardization.

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Work closely with FP&A to ensure alignment between accounting results and financial reporting.
• Provide practical accounting guidance to project managers and regional leaders.
• Support onboarding of new projects, systems changes, and regional growth activities.

People Leadership & Development

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of accounting and project accountant professionals.
• Drive accountability for deadlines, accuracy, and quality of work across the team.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture aligned with Loenbro's values.

Key Qualifications

• 6–10+ years of progressive accounting experience in a project-based environment; construction industry experience preferred.
• CPA strongly preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of job cost accounting, WIP, and construction revenue recognition.
• Prior experience leading teams across payroll, billing, or project accounting functions.
• Detail-oriented, execution-focused leader with strong organizational and communication skills.
• Experience and fluency with technology, including proven adoption and use of new/emerging technologies (AI, etc.) for process and work improvement.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment:

• Indoor office setting with controlled temperature.
• Potential visits to outdoor industrial sites with exposure to weather extremes.
• Potential exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, or other environmental factors.
• Travel requirements: TBD

This role requires compliance with all applicable safety regulations, personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements, and Loenbro's Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) policies.

Benefits

Loenbro offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and rewards to those who join our team:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Performance-based bonus plan
• Long-term Incentives
• Paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay
• Life and disability insurance
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Benefits eligibility may vary based on employment classification and hours worked.

Guided by Core Values (LEAD), grounded in grit and a commitment to excellence, Loenbro betters our families, customers, and local communities. If you're ready to be part of a company that LEADS by:

• Living with Integrity
• Exceeding Expectations
• Acting with Urgency
• Delivering Excellence

…we want to hear from you.

Loenbro is an Equal Opportunity Employer