Project Accounting Manager

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for precision and leadership? Our client is seeking a dynamic Project Accounting Manager to champion financial operations across their Michigan Division. In this pivotal role, you'll oversee the financial heartbeat of many construction projects — ensuring accuracy, integrity, and timeliness in every report. You’ll lead and mentor a talented team of project accountants, collaborate closely with project managers and field teams, and drive innovation in compliance, accountability, and continuous improvement. Your expertise will directly shape this companies financial strength through proactive risk management and robust internal controls — making you a key player in their continued success.

Project Accounting Manager Responsibilities

People Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of project accountants to ensure consistent performance, professional growth, and alignment with company standards.
• Establish clear expectations for timeliness, accuracy, and collaboration.
• Promote a culture of accountability and continuous learning within the accounting function.
• Collaborate with HR and the Controller to recruit, train, and retain top accounting talent.
  
  

Project Financial Oversight

• Oversee all client billing processes, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and alignment with contract milestones. Ensure all project accounting activities—including billing, job cost reporting, and WIP analysis—are performed accurately and on schedule.
• Oversee owner pay applications and job setup to ensure alignment with contractual terms.
• Partner with project managers to review cost performance, resolve discrepancies, and take corrective action where needed to protect project profitability.
• Resolve billing or payment issues promptly, maintaining professionalism and responsiveness in all client and subcontractor interactions.
• Ensure project accounting reinforces companies reputation for accuracy, dependability, and service excellence.
  
  

Risk Management & Compliance

• Maintain proactive financial controls that safeguard assets and ensure compliance across all projects.
• Identify, assess, and communicate areas of financial risk to the Controller and project leadership.
• Ensure compliance with contractual, legal, and internal control requirements, including lien waivers, sworn statements, insurance certificates, W-9s, and other documentation.
• Administer contracts and change orders accurately and timely, maintaining alignment with company policies.
  
  

Month End Close & Reporting

• Coordinate and oversee the month-end close process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of accruals, WIP reports, and general ledger reconciliations.
• Maintain strong procedural and accounting controls to ensure compliance with company standards.
• Prepare and review project-level financial reports, including profit/loss analysis and unbilled revenue tracking.
• Support annual audit preparation and contribute to financial reporting that drives operational insight and decision-making.
  
  

Continuous Improvement & Systems Management

• Lead or participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and consistency across the project accounting function.
• Leverage Acumatica or similar systems for billing, reporting, and job management.
• Collaborate with leadership to identify technology and workflow enhancements that strengthen data integrity and financial insight.
  
  

Project Accounting Manager Education & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field
• 8 years of construction industry experience
• Experience with construction accounting practices and software (Acumatica or similar) strongly preferred.
  
  

Additional Skills & Knowledge

• Leadership – Capacity to inspire and motivate others, manage team dynamics, and guide individuals toward achieving common goals.
• Financial Acumen – Strong technical knowledge of accounting principles, reporting standards, and financial analysis.

• Integrity & Confidentiality –Demonstrates integrity and discretion in managing sensitive information. Builds trust by safeguarding company, client, and team data and ensuring appropriate level of confidentiality is maintained in all communications and actions.
• Compliance Expertise – In-depth understanding of regulatory requirements and audit standards.

• Analytical Skills – Skilled in interpreting financial data and identifying trends and opportunities for improvement.

• Communication – Clear and effective communicator capable of conveying complex financial information to non-financial leaders.

• Systems Knowledge – Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems, with a continuous improvement mindset.
  

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