Manager, Project Accounting

Job Title

Project Accounting Manager

Job Description

Oversee project accounting activities for multiple large-scale construction projects, ensuring accurate financial reporting in accordance with GAAP. Manage project financial reporting, including revenue recognition, profitability, cash flow, job costing, and project reconciliations. Prepare, review, and analyze monthly and annual financial reports, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities. Oversee the month-end and year-end close processes related to assigned projects. Partner with project managers and business unit leaders to monitor project budgets, costs, financial performance, and profitability. Manage, mentor, and develop a team of approximately 1-3 project accounting professionals. Serve as a primary point of contact for internal audits and support external audit requests. Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and company procedures. Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting efficiency, and financial systems. Communicate financial risks and project performance updates to senior leadership. Support strategic initiatives and ongoing improvements within the project accounting function.

The Successful Applicant

Required Qualifications: 5+ years of accounting experience, with a strong background in project-based accounting. Construction industry experience required, ideally within a large, nationally recognized general contractor. Prior experience managing and developing direct reports. Strong knowledge of job costing, project reconciliations, revenue recognition, and project financial reporting. Experience supporting large-scale, complex, multi-year construction projects. Strong understanding of GAAP and internal accounting controls. Experience managing multiple projects and competing deadlines. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Excellent communication, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience with large general contractors or national construction organizations. Exposure to technology, industrial, data center, or mission-critical construction projects. Experience with JD Edwards, Oracle, or Power BI. Experience supporting projects valued at $50M+. Demonstrated success improving accounting processes, reporting systems, and team efficiency.

What's on Offer

Paid Time Off. Health Benefits: Multiple medical plan options. 401(k): Employer contribution benefits.

Interested? Apply today.