What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cost Accountant position at Service Specialists Ltd?
Cost Accounting Manager – Construction | $115K–$150K Path to CFO
Service Specialists is recruiting on behalf of a leading construction organization seeking an experienced Cost Accounting Manager to oversee project-based financial operations and provide executive-level reporting and analysis. This is a newly created role offering direct visibility to the executive leadership team, including the Vice President and CFO. The ideal candidate brings a strategic mindset, a background in public accounting for large-scale organizations, and a proven ability to deliver precise and actionable financial insights.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare timely and accurate monthly and quarterly financial reporting packages for executive leadership and the corporate finance team.
- Lead annual budgeting efforts and provide ongoing budget vs. actual analysis.
- Serve as a liaison between project teams and finance, ensuring financial accuracy across all active construction projects.
- Facilitate project status meetings and provide actionable financial analysis to improve performance.
- Conduct job cost analysis, comparing actual costs to estimates and identifying budget variances.
- Review subcontractor and owner change orders, ensuring alignment and reconciliation.
- Provide oversight, mentorship, and training to project accounting staff.
- Support internal and external audit processes and coordinate tax-related documentation.
- Deliver ad hoc reporting and financial research as needed by leadership.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; CPA preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in public accounting and/or construction industry accounting.
- Strong background in budgeting, forecasting, and job cost analysis.
- Experience with large-scale or multi-project construction environments highly desired.
- Proven ability to communicate effectively with both finance and operations teams.
- Leadership experience and a desire to grow into a CFO-level role.
Salary Range: $115,000 – $150,000 excellent benefits
For purposes of confidentiality, you can apply by emailing sfields@servicespecialistltd.com.
Salary : $115,000 - $150,000
