Finance and Human Resources Manager/Office Manager

Role: Finance and Human Resources Manager

Full job description

We are a design-build general contractor serving Durham, Raleigh, Chapel Hill, and the surrounding Triangle area. We specialize in new custom homes, major renovations, additions, ADUs, and kitchen/bath remodels.

We have earned multiple Gold awards in the Remodelers Outstanding Construction Awards and Best of Durham honors.

Our focus is on strong craftsmanship, clear communication, and delivering projects that meet high standards. We are a growing

company looking for team members who value accountability, problem-solving, and doing quality work.

Are you a detail-oriented financial professional who also enjoys supporting people operations in a hands-on, growing construction business?

In this hybrid role you will own full-cycle bookkeeping, A/R and A/P, account reconciliations, job costing, financial forecasting and reporting, payroll oversight, and core HR functions.

This is a key operational leadership role for someone who wants ownership of the company’s financial health and people processes in an award-winning design-build firm

serving high-end residential clients across the Triangle.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Operations & Bookkeeping

• Manage day-to-day full-cycle bookkeeping and accounting in QuickBooks, maintaining a construction-appropriate chart of accounts and a clean general ledger.

• Process accounts receivable: prepare/send client invoices (progress billings), track payments, manage collections, and handle retainage.

• Process accounts payable: review/approve subcontractor and vendor invoices against contracts or POs, manage timely payments while protecting cash flow.

• Perform monthly bank, credit card, and other account reconciliations; maintain strong internal controls and documentation.

• Oversee or process payroll (including time tracking review), payroll tax deposits, year-end filings, and 1099s for qualifying subcontractors.

Job Costing, Forecasting & Project Support

• Build and maintain accurate job costing: track and allocate labor, materials, subcontractors, equipment, and overhead to individual projects in real time.

• Analyze project profitability, prepare job cost reports and variance analysis, and partner with Project Managers on budget tracking and change order financial impacts.

• Develop weekly/monthly cash flow forecasts, project completion forecasts, and overall company financial projections.

• Prepare monthly financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) and custom reports for ownership; support annual budgeting and bidding with historical cost data.

• Produce WIP (Work-in-Progress) schedules and other construction-specific reporting as needed.

HR Administration & Compliance

• Manage the employee lifecycle: support recruiting (postings, screening coordination, interview logistics), onboarding, personnel files, and offboarding.

• Administer benefits (open enrollment, carrier coordination) and support any retirement plan administration.

• Ensure compliance with federal and North Carolina employment laws (wage/hour, workers’ comp, unemployment, anti-discrimination, etc.); handle related reporting and audits.

• Serve as primary point of contact for employee questions on pay, benefits, policies, and time-off. Assist with performance management processes and employee handbook maintenance.

• Coordinate training records and safety program documentation in collaboration with site leadership. Systems, Reporting & Collaboration

• Integrate financial data with BuilderTrend (or similar construction management software) for job costing, reporting, and operational visibility.

• Use advanced Excel for financial modeling, analysis, dashboards, and ad-hoc reporting.

• Identify and implement process improvements, better internal controls, and software efficiencies as the company grows.

• Collaborate daily with ownership on strategic decisions and with field/project teams on cost control and operational alignment.

Who We’re Looking For

Must-Haves

• 4 years of hands-on bookkeeping or accounting experience, with meaningful exposure to construction or contracting industry work (job costing is non-negotiable).

• Strong working knowledge of construction accounting concepts (progress billing,job costing, percentage-of-completion or completed-contract methods, retainage,

etc.).

• Proficiency with QuickBooks (Online preferred).

• Experience handling core HR functions: payroll oversight, benefits administration, onboarding, and employment compliance.

• Exceptional attention to detail, integrity with sensitive financial/employee data, organizational skills, and ability to prioritize in a fast-moving small company.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field (or equivalent combination of education substantial relevant experience).

• Reliable transportation and ability to work primarily from the Durham office/showroom (some flexibility possible).

Preferred but Not Required

• Direct experience in residential construction, remodeling, or design-build firms.

• Familiarity with BuilderTrend (or similar) and its financial/job costing features.

• Knowledge of North Carolina employment laws and construction-specific regulations (e.g., lien laws, sales tax nuances).

• Experience preparing forecasts, budgets, and translating financial insights for non-financial stakeholders (owners, PMs).

• SHRM-CP, PHR, or basic payroll certification is a plus but not required.

Pay: $55,236.17 - $76,520.98 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• construction accounting with QuickBooks: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Durham, NC 27711 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $55,236 - $76,521