Construction Accounting Manager

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and manage daily accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll coordination, and banking.
• Supervise and develop accounting staff through training, coaching, and performance evaluations to ensure a high-performance, accountable team.

Oversee all aspects of project accounting, including:

• Initial project setup in accounting software with cost codes, budgets, and contract values.
• Coordination with project managers to track budgets, cost-to-complete, and job profitability.
• Preparation and review of Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules and job cost reports.
• Management of billing, change orders, retainage tracking, and subcontractor requisitions.
• Reconciliation of project costs and validation of revenue recognition in alignment with project milestones.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting, including monthly closings, quarterly reviews, and year-end statements.
• Support financial audits, tax filings, and external reporting requirements.
• Collaborate on the preparation and monitoring of company and project-level budgets and forecasts; provide variance analysis and financial insights.
• Manage subcontractor and vendor payment processes, ensuring proper lien releases, compliance documentation, and adherence to contract terms.
• Maintain internal controls and ensure compliance with GAAP, company policies, and applicable laws and regulations.
• Monitor and improve accounting systems and workflows to increase accuracy and efficiency.
• Collaborate with project teams, executives, and other departments to ensure financial alignment and promote informed decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with union requirements, certified payroll reporting, prevailing wage obligations, and other construction-related regulations.
• Assist with or lead process improvement, automation, system optimization, implementation of accounting and project management software improvements and integrations.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize to meet tight deadlines
• Ability to read, interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies and procedures within a heavily regulated industry
• Ability to apply strong analytical and problem-solving skills to complex situations and positively affect overall outcomes
• Strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy in financial reporting, WIP schedules, and compliance documentation

Education and Experience

Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting
• 2 years of Financial Management experience
• 3 years of Supervisory or Leadership experience
• 3 years of vertical commercial construction accounting experience
• Highly proficient in MS Office Suite and financial management and accounting software (Sage, Oracle, Zoho, Quicken, etc.)

Preferred

• Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting
• 5 years of Financial Management experience
• 3 years of experience in construction industry
• 5 years of Supervisory or Leadership experience
• 5 years of vertical commercial construction accounting experience

Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
• Must be able to drive and pick up supplies and other items as needed