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Construction Accounting Manager
Phoenix, AZ | On-Site | Full-Time | Up to $125,000
A well-established, privately held organization is seeking a Construction Accounting Manager to join its Phoenix team. This is a hands-on leadership role with direct exposure to the CFO and senior management, overseeing day-to-day accounting operations while supporting the financial performance of active construction projects.
The ideal candidate brings a strong construction accounting background, including WIP, job costing, progress billing, change orders, and project financial reporting, along with experience leading an accounting team.
What You’ll Do
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Oversee day-to-day accounting operations and accounting personnel
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Manage the general ledger and support the monthly close process
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Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements
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Oversee Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, collections, and payroll
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Prepare cash management reports, monitor cash flow, and identify potential financial concerns
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Partner with Project Managers and department leaders to review project financial performance
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Track and analyze WIP, job costs, project budgets, and construction-related variances
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Support progress billing and change-order accounting
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Maintain accurate financial records and effective internal controls
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Prepare monthly financial and operational reporting for management
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Assist with budgeting, financial analysis, compliance, insurance reporting, and other special projects
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Help maintain and optimize Sage and other construction-related accounting systems
What We’re Looking For
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Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
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8 years of accounting experience
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3 years of accounting management experience
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3 years of construction accounting experience required
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Strong understanding of WIP and job costing
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Experience with progress billing, change orders, and project budgets
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Strong month-end close, GL, reconciliation, and financial reporting experience
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Experience overseeing AP, AR, payroll, and cash management
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Strong Excel skills
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Sage construction accounting software experience is highly preferred
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Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Compensation & Benefits
Base salary up to $125,000, depending on experience.
Benefits include:
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Medical, dental, and vision coverage
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401(k) with employer contribution
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Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time
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Company-sponsored life insurance
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Short- and long-term disability coverage
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Pet insurance
This is a strong opportunity for an experienced construction accounting professional looking to take ownership of accounting operations while working closely with project leadership and senior management.
Salary : $100,000 - $125,000