Accounting Manager

Accounting ManagerLocation: North Miami-Dade, FLSchedule: Full-Time | 100% OnsiteIndustry: Construction & Real Estate Development

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Position OverviewAn established construction and real estate development company in North Miami-Dade is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee day-to-day accounting operations.This is a hands-on, senior-level role with responsibility for general ledger accounting, month-end close, financial reporting, job costing, WIP, construction draws, reconciliations, internal controls, and oversight of accounting staff.
The ideal candidate brings strong accounting fundamentals along with direct experience in construction, real estate development, or project-based accounting and is comfortable partnering closely with leadership and project teams.
Key ResponsibilitiesOversee day-to-day accounting for active construction and real estate development projectsManage the general ledger and oversee AP and AR functionsLead month-end and year-end close and prepare GAAP-compliant financial statementsManage job costing and ensure accurate coding and allocation of project costsPrepare and review WIP schedules, project budgets, budget-to-actual reporting, and variance analysisPartner with project managers to monitor project costs, commitments, forecasts, and financial performanceSupport construction draw requests, including schedules, invoices, lien waivers, and related documentationAssist with construction loan compliance and lender reportingComplete and review bank, balance sheet, intercompany, and other account reconciliationsMaintain and strengthen accounting policies, procedures, and internal controlsCoordinate with outside CPAs on tax preparation, audits, and year-end reportingSupervise, review, and mentor accounting staffIdentify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and reportingQualificationsBachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred5–7+ years of progressive accounting experienceConstruction or real estate development accounting experience strongly preferredHands-on experience with job costing, WIP, and project accountingExperience with construction draws, lien waivers, and construction loan processes preferredStrong knowledge of GAAP, general ledger accounting, financial reporting, and month-end closePrevious experience supervising or mentoring accounting staffStrong Excel and accounting/ERP system skillsCPA is a plus, but not requiredStrong communication skills with the ability to work directly with leadership, project managers, lenders, and outside CPAsAbility to work 100% onsite in North Miami-Dade
Ideal CandidateThe ideal candidate is a hands-on Accounting Manager who understands construction and development accounting and is comfortable working in the details while also overseeing the broader accounting function. xzbcwsv This person should have a strong understanding of job costing, WIP, construction draws, reconciliations, and close and be able to provide accurate financial information to leadership while supporting and developing the accounting team.