Accounting Manager - Construction

Job description

Position Summary

The Controller is responsible for leading the accounting, finance, and human resources functions for a construction company. This hands-on leadership role ensures accurate financial reporting, sound internal controls, effective cash flow management, and efficient human resources administration while supporting the company's continued growth.

Duties and Responsibilities

Financial Leadership - Direct all accounting and financial operations. - Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements. - Manage the month-end and year-end close process. - Analyze financial performance and present results to executive leadership. - Establish and maintain internal controls and accounting policies. - Coordinate annual audits and tax preparation.

Construction Accounting - Oversee job costing and project accounting. - Prepare and review Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules. - Monitor project profitability, change orders, retainage, and committed costs. - Partner with Project Managers to review budgets, forecasts, and cost variances.

Cash Management - Manage company cash flow and working capital. - Prepare rolling cash flow forecasts. - Oversee banking relationships, credit facilities, and financing. - Monitor accounts receivable, collections, and accounts payable.

Leadership & Administration - Supervise accounting, payroll, and administrative personnel. - Develop standardized financial and administrative processes across all business units. - Evaluate and implement improvements to accounting and HR systems. - Manage relationships with auditors, banks, bonding companies, insurance providers, legal counsel, and outside consultants. - Participate in strategic planning and operational decision-making as a member of the leadership team.

Requirements - Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. - Quickbooks experience - Minimum of 7 years of progressive accounting experience. - At least 2 years of construction accounting experience. - Experience with job costing, WIP reporting, and project accounting. - Experience managing payroll and human resources. - Strong understanding of GAAP and internal controls. - Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting software.