Manager, Project Accounting

Manager, Project Accounting

The client are a large general contractor that specialise in industrial, technology, government, real estate and property construction across the United States. The projects are valued at upwards of $50 million, and the role will report directly into the Director, Project Accounting, whilst having 3-5 direct reports. The client are a looking for someone with a strong background in project based accounting (ideally from a large general contractor) and with prior management experience. The role is based (4 days per week in the office) in Dallas (TX).

The successful Manager, Project Accounting will:

• Lead project accounting activities for a portfolio of large-scale construction projects, including multi-year projects valued at $50M+ and multi-billion-dollar programs.
• Manage and oversee a team of 3-5 Project Accountants, providing training, mentorship, performance support, and workload management.
• Ensure accurate reporting of project financial results in accordance with GAAP, including revenue, profitability, cash flow, and overall project performance.
• Prepare, analyze, distribute, and maintain project and business unit financial reports for leadership review.
• Manage month-end and year-end close processes related to project accounting and financial reporting.
• Oversee financial management for 10+ active projects simultaneously, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting.
• Compile, analyze, and present financial data, identifying trends, risks, and key business insights.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external audits, coordinating requests and supporting audit activities.
• Identify, communicate, and escalate financial, operational, and project-related risks to senior leadership.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls while recommending process improvements, policy enhancements, and best practices.
• Continuously evaluate and improve project accounting systems, workflows, and manual processes, including supporting the organization's transition to Oracle.
• Communicate, model, and enforce company policies, procedures, and project accounting standards across the team.
• Partner with leadership to forecast departmental workload, optimize staff utilization, and make recommendations for resource planning and staffing needs.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned by the Director of Project Accounting.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The successful Manager, Project Accounting will:

• Have at least 5 years of experience in construction Project Accounting
• MUST have prior supervisory/management experience
• Prior experience working for a large general contractor or large construction projects (approximately $50M+ in value)
• Strong experience with job costing, reconciliations and tracking
• Prior experience with an ERP system (JD Edwards or Oracle - desirable, not essential)
• Strong Excel skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Happy to work 4 days per week in the office

$81,000 - $126,000

Bonus - large - disc. (25%+)

Additional benefits

18 days of PTO

Contact Ore Ogunlana Quote job ref JN-102026-7130323

Job summary

Sector: Accounting

Sub Sector: Financial Controller

Industry: Property

Where: Dallas

Contract Type: Permanent

Consultant name: Ore Ogunlana

Job Reference: JN-102026-7130323