Job Description

Overview

Kimley-Horn is seeking a Regional Business Manager to join our South Florida Region's leadership team. This in-office position will be based in our West Palm Beach office at 1920 Wekiva Way, Suite 200, West Palm Beach, Florida (FL).

Responsibilities

This highly visible role is a key member of our Accounting team and serves as a trusted business partner to regional leadership, practice leaders, and client-serving teams. The Business Manager plays a critical role in supporting regional financial performance, strengthening business operations, and reinforcing Kimley-Horn’s strong culture of accountability, collaboration, and service. The Business Manager will work closely with accounting professionals and project managers to support the region in achieving monthly and annual financial objectives through proactive analysis and hands-on partnership with project teams.

Key responsibilities include:• Partnering with regional leadership and Practice Builder teams to support overall business and financial performance• Providing oversight and guidance related to core regional financial metrics and performance trends• Collaborating with Project Managers at all levels to support project financial management, forecasting, and accountability• Mentoring, training, and leading regional accounting staff, fostering professional growth and high-quality outcomes• Supporting and enhancing internal controls and financial processes to ensure consistency and accuracy• Leading and supporting regional real estate efforts in coordination with firm leadership• Building strong, collaborative relationships across engineering, planning, accounting, and corporate support teams

• Participating in and leading special projects and firm initiatives as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, engineering, or a related field• 12+ years of relevant professional experience; AEC industry experience a plus• Demonstrated experience leading, mentoring, and developing teams• Proven ability to ensure quality, accuracy, and consistency across accounting outputs and team interactions• Track record of effective partnership with senior leadership, operational staff, and support teams at all levels• Experience supporting annual planning and budgeting cycles preferred• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively• Self-motivated, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced, relationship-driven environment• Strong technical proficiency with accounting systems, ERP/MIS platforms, advanced Excel, AI-enabled technologies, and financial reporting tools, and the ability to analyze data and support informed business decisions• Willingness to travel as needed

Why Kimley-Horn?

At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it— that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 19 years!

Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
• Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
• Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.