Accounting Manager

Why This Role Exists

IES Holdings is at an inflection point. Our corporate accounting team manages the books for multiple corporate entities — spanning equity compensation, an equity investment portfolio, general license fees, real estate and rental operations, fixed assets, and lease accounting — and we’ve reached a point where we need dedicated leadership to own the corporate close.

We’re restructuring to separate corporate close management from our consolidations function, which frees our existing Accounting Manager to focus on multi-entity consolidation, intercompany elimination, and a broader digital transformation initiative. This new role steps in to run the corporate accounting engine: owning the close calendar, leading a small team of staff accountants, and being the first line of defense when complexity arises.

We’re a hard-working, low-drama team that moves fast and figures things out. If you want a predictable accounting role with comfortable lulls, this probably isn’t it. If you want to build something, improve processes, and contribute to a digital transformation already underway, keep reading.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting Operations & Month-End Close

• Own the monthly close calendar for corporate entities — set the timeline, track progress, and proactively identify and resolve bottlenecks before they compound
• Review and approve journal entries and account reconciliations with an eye toward accuracy, completeness, and adherence to deadlines
• Partner with the Director of Accounting to continuously improve close efficiency and standardization
• Maintain strong internal controls and ensure adherence to established accounting policies and procedures
• Serve as the day-to-day operational backbone of the close process, escalating to leadership when needed and jumping in when the work demands it

Technical & Specialized Accounting

• Oversee lease accounting in compliance with ASC 842
• Manage fixed asset accounting, capitalization policy, and depreciation schedules
• Support accounting for equity investments and equity compensation
• Manage accounting for our real estate entity, including rental income and related reconciliations
• Apply technical accounting guidance within established company policies, flagging material issues with appropriate judgment

Leadership & Team Development

• Supervise and develop a small team of staff accountants, reviewing their work for quality, completeness, and timeliness
• Build accountability into daily workflows through clear expectations and consistent follow-through
• Support performance management and professional development in partnership with the Director of Accounting
• Model the team culture: hardworking, collaborative, solutions-oriented

Systems & Process Improvement

• Identify and drive improvements to accounting workflows — we are actively moving away from manual, Excel-heavy processes
• Support optimization initiatives within Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (D365 F&O)
• Contribute to our Power BI reporting and analytics build-out
• Participate as a knowledgeable accounting stakeholder in ongoing digital transformation initiatives
• Bring ideas on how technology — including AI-assisted tools — can reduce manual effort and increase visibility

Required

Specific Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA (or actively completing final requirements)
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Prior supervisory or team lead experience
• Strong month-end close fundamentals and ability to manage a close calendar independently
• Experience with lease accounting under ASC 842
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Preferred

• Big Four or public accounting background
• Master’s degree in Accounting or related field
• Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (D365 F&O) experience — strongly valued
• Experience with financial reporting or consolidation platforms (e.g., OneStream, Hyperion, or similar) a plus
• Power BI experience or interest in developing reporting and analytics capabilities
• Experience with SOX compliance, internal controls documentation, or working in a public company environment — familiarity with what external auditors look for is a meaningful advantage here
• Experience in a corporate or shared services accounting environment

What We’re Really Looking For

Beyond the resume, the person who thrives here will bring:

• A project management mindset — you don’t just process transactions, you manage the workflow that produces them on time
• Technical confidence — you can assess whether an issue is material and know when to escalate versus when to resolve it yourself
• Nimbleness — our scope has grown in unexpected ways and will keep evolving; flexibility is essential
• Systems curiosity — you’re not threatened by new tools; you’re energized by them
• Candor and low ego — the team is collaborative and direct; we value substance over polish

Growth Opportunity

This role sits at the center of a deliberate organizational evolution. As IES’s corporate accounting function matures — through an active digital transformation, expanded reporting capabilities, and continued company growth — the person in this seat has a clear path toward broader accounting leadership. We’re building the team we need for the next chapter, and we want this hire to grow with it.

Company Overview

IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services to a variety of end markets, including electrical, mechanical and communications contracting solutions for the commercial, industrial, residential and renewable energy markets. IES is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. As of the end of IES’s 2025 fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, IES produced over $3.3 billion in revenue and employed over 10,200 employees at over 174 domestic locations across the United States.

Our commitment to our employees is reflected by our actions:

• Safety is Priority One - and our record shows it
• Competitive Pay
• Company 401K plan with Employer Contribution Match
• Company Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Choice of Medical Coverage including Prescription and Short Term Disability Plans
• Choice of Dental and Vision Coverage
• Optional Long-term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Legal and Pet Coverage
• Auto and Home Insurance Discount Programs

Additional Data

PLEASE NO AGENCY CALLS.

NOTE TO ALL AGENCIES: Any unsolicited agency resumes or agency represented candidates that are presented to any IES employee without first having a signed contract between that agency and the IES Talent Acquisition organization will become the property of IES and no fees will be paid.

EEO & Affirmative Action

The IES policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, or any other protected status or characteristic. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment, and also states that retaliation against any employee who files a complaint regarding possible violations of this policy will not be tolerated. IES is also committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment of minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. IES develops affirmative action programs to support its commitment to equal employment opportunity, consistent with company policy and the company’s obligations as a contractor to the United States government.

View Your Equal Employment Opportunity rights under the law. "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal; Conozca sus Derechos: La Discriminación en el Lugar de Trabajo es Ilegal

Disability Accommodation

IES is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. IES provides reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Applicants who need accommodation in the job application process should contact the IES corporate office at (713) 860-1500 or any IES office to request assistance.

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