Construction Accounting Manager

CFS

Columbus, OH

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$100,000–$125,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Policies, Analysis Skills, Budgeting, Communication Skills, Construction, Construction Management, Cost Forecasting, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Finance, Financial Operations, Financial Statements, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Mentoring, Performance Analysis, Process Improvement, Profit & Loss, Project Evaluation, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Revenue Recognition, Tax Returns, Team Player
LOCATION
Columbus, OH
POSTED
4 days ago


Construction Accounting Manager


Salary: $100k–$125k
Location: Columbus, Ohio


Why This Opportunity Stands Out:


• Our client is a well-established and growing construction organization in Columbus, Ohio, adding a Construction Accounting Manager to their leadership team
• This role partners directly with executive leadership and has high visibility across the business
• Casual, boots-and-jeans office environment aligned with the construction industry culture
• The company is experiencing sustained growth with a strong project pipeline
• Opportunity to lead and improve accounting processes tied to project profitability
• This position plays a critical role in financial decision-making and operational success
• Collaborative, family-oriented culture with long-term career stability
• Clear path to expanded leadership responsibilities as the company continues to grow


Key Responsibilities for the Construction Accounting Manager:


• Oversee all construction accounting functions, including job costing and WIP reporting
• Prepare and analyze percentage-of-completion revenue recognition
• Manage month-end close and produce accurate financial statements
• Maintain budgets, forecasts, and cost-to-complete analyses for active projects
• Partner with project managers to track project performance and margins
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal controls
• Supervise and mentor accounting staff
• Support audits, tax preparation, and special projects as needed


Qualifications for the Construction Accounting Manager:


• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
• 5+ years of construction accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of job costing, WIP schedules, and percentage-of-completion accounting
• Prior leadership or management experience preferred
• Experience with construction ERP systems strongly preferred
• Strong communication skills with both financial and operational teams


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About the Company

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CFS

Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.

CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.

Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Financial Services
FOUNDED
1994
WEBSITE
http://www.cfstaffing.com/