Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager with a privately-held construction company in rapid growth mode.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial oversight and leadership, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting and compliance with GAAP, ASC 606, and ASC 605-35.
• Manage day-to-day construction accounting activities, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger transactions.
• Lead the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely reconciliations, financial reporting, and tax compliance.
• Oversee audit preparation, ensuring adherence to internal controls, industry regulations, and external audit requirements.
• Develop and implement financial policies and procedures to enhance efficiency and ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Partner with executive leadership to provide financial insights, budgeting support, and strategic recommendations to optimize operational costs.
• Ensure accurate percentage-of-completion revenue recognition (ASC 606) and job costing for all construction projects.
• Oversee the tracking and reporting of retainage and pay applications, ensuring compliance with contract terms.
• Lead the financial management of subcontractor costs, direct expenses, and change orders, ensuring accurate job cost reporting.
• Monitor project profitability, cost variances, and financial risks, providing proactive recommendations for operational improvement.
• Drive continuous process improvements in construction accounting operations to improve accuracy, efficiency, and reporting capabilities.
• Oversee the integration of financial data across Coupa (procurement and expense management), NetSuite (financial reporting), and Procore (project-based job costing).
• Develop and maintain internal controls and financial procedures to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance.

Requirements

• 10+ years of accounting experience, with at least 7 years in construction accounting.
• 5+ years of leadership experience, managing accounting teams and financial operations in a construction environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required. Master’s in Accounting or MBA a plus.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification required.
• Strong expertise in construction accounting principles, job costing, revenue recognition, progress billing, and retainage management.

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