Manager - Project Accounting

Arium Networks builds and operates small cell networks that are shaping the future of wireless connectivity. As demand for faster, more reliable wireless coverage continues to grow, small cell technology is becoming essential to how communities stay connected. Our company brings together an established infrastructure, existing client base, and deep industry expertise, while offering the rare opportunity to step into an early‑stage environment where your ideas matter and your contributions shape what comes next - helping define how we work, what we build, and how we scale. Joining Arium Networks allows you to grow your career while building technology that will influence how people connect in the years ahead.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Manages the Project Accounting team and ensures accurate accounting, reporting, and project controls of all construction projects. Serves as a liaison with various business partners with respect to ensuring Project Accounting policies and procedures are effectively communicated and operating effectively.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Oversee the day-to-day Project Accounting functions.
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of financial statements and account reconciliations of Project Accounting owned accounts.
• Lead the monthly close process and Project Accounting review, including providing value add analytic reviews of financial reporting, account activity, and journal entries
• Manage, review, and analyze weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports for accuracy and timely completion.
• Serve as a liaison and build strong relationships with business partners while representing Accounting’s best interests in all cross-functional work

• Sponsor and support of training and communication efforts related to Project Accounting policies for business partners.
• Lead, identify, implement, and analyze process improvement initiatives and enhancements to tools and systems.
• Develop, monitor and maintain the company’s finance and accounting control policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Coordinate the implementation and adoption of new accounting policies.
• Lead special projects and strategic assignments as needed.
• Lead and manage the project accounting team by fostering employee growth, collaboration, accountability, and culture of continuous improvement.
• Prepare, review, and/or analyze reporting for internal and external auditors.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED

Education / Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation and/or Master of Business Administration (MBA) preferred

Skills and Experience

• Seven (7) years of experience preferably in project accounting, operational finance or related function.
• Proven experience leading, developing, and managing a team.
• Expertise in accounting principles
• Ability to diagnose and solve workflow problems
• Expertise in accounting ERP, knowledge of JDE preferred
• Accounting expertise in financial statement fundamentals, ledgers and journal entries

Where you will work

This role falls into our hybrid work model, which is 2-days work from home (Friday and Monday) and 3-days in the office (Tuesday through Thursday) to optimize collaboration, relationship building and key stakeholder engagement and may require some travel as needed.

Compensation

The pay range offered for this position is $ 106,300- $146,200 A candidate’s offer is determined by various factors including but not limited to, depth of experience, role-related knowledge and skills, relevant education or training, internal alignment, and work location.  Depending on the position offered, the compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of a discretionary annual cash bonus or commissions, and equity incentives

YOUR COMPANY BENEFITS

At Arium Networks we do our best to ensure you have access to the resources you need to live a healthy and happy life no matter where you are in life. Our benefits are built around your individual needs, covering physical, mental, and financial health and designed to enhance your quality of life.

We are proud to offer a full suite of health and wealth benefits for you and your loved ones. Below are a few of the key highlights of the many benefits we provide.

• Comprehensive healthcare plans with highly company subsidized premiums and up to $2,000 annual company contribution to your Health Savings Account (HSA base plan for employee and dependents).
• Market-leading 401(k) plan, which includes up to 10% company contributions through our 5% match and 5% profit sharing program (based on employee contributions).
• New-child leave up to 8 weeks of 100% paid leave upon birth or legal adoption of a new child. Birth mothers are eligible for up to 8 weeks of additional 100% paid medical leave.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year of eligible tuition and fees.
• Arium Networks scholarship program awarding up to $10,000 per recipient each year for eligible dependent children of employees and interns.
• Matching charitable contributions to qualified charitable organizations of up to $1,000 per year per teammate.
• Generous paid time-off for eligible full-time employees (minimum 18 days per year based on years of service).
• 10 company holidays plus 2 floating holiday.

Pursuant to the Los Angeles County and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

If you are interested in joining our team, please visit the Arium Networks careers site to apply. We do not accept resumes from agencies, headhunters, or other third-party suppliers who have not signed a formal agreement with us. This position will remain posted until filled.

Equal Employment Opportunities

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, religion, veteran status, disability, genetic characteristic or information, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, family status, pregnancy, or other legally protected status (collectively, “protected statuses”). We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments or training.