Construction Accounting Manager

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Job Title: Accounting ManagerLocation: Santee, CaliforniaJob Type: Full-TimeIndustry: Construction / AccountingKey Skills: Construction Accounting, WIP, Job Costing, ASC 606, Financial Reporting, Month-End Close, Cost-to-Complete, Revenue Recognition, ERP, Advanced Excel, Team Leadership, Account Reconciliations, Cash FlowOur client is an established construction organization with multiple operating companies and a lean corporate accounting team. We are seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to support accounting operations, project financial reporting, and financial controls while partnering closely with operational leadership. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for the accuracy and integrity of job cost reporting, WIP reporting, financial statements, account reconciliations, and accounting controls. The Accounting Manager will work closely with the Corporate Controller, company presidents, project managers, and accounting staff to identify financial risks, challenge project assumptions, resolve accounting issues, and support informed business decisions.Why Join Us?Leadership opportunity within a growing construction organizationDirect partnership with the Corporate ControllerOpportunity to work closely with company presidents and project leadershipHands-on ownership of construction accounting and financial reportingExposure to multi-entity accounting and operational decision-makingLong-term opportunity for broader accounting and financial leadershipIf interested, please apply here or email your resume to Kelona Pillay at ResponsibilitiesAccounting LeadershipServe as the onsite accounting delegate and primary accounting contact for assigned operating companiesLead, develop, and support accounting staffEstablish priorities and ensure accuracy and timely completion of accounting activitiesCommunicate material accounting issues, project margin changes, cash flow concerns, and control deficiencies to the Corporate ControllerPartner with company presidents, project managers, and department leadersSupport management decision-making with accurate financial informationProvide coverage for the Corporate Controller on delegated accounting mattersWIP & Project AccountingLead the monthly WIP process for assigned operating companiesValidate contract values, change orders, job costs, committed costs, billings, retention, and revenue recognitionReview cost-to-complete forecasts and project assumptionsIdentify unusual trends, unsupported estimates, margin changes, and project reporting inconsistenciesAnalyze original versus forecast margin, underbillings, overbillings, unapproved change orders, budget variances, backlog changes, and project cash exposureEnsure accurate job setup, cost coding, contract and budget changes, billing, retention tracking, and job closeout in the ERPMonth-End Close & Financial ReportingLead assigned month-end and year-end close activitiesPrepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, intercompany activity, accruals, and supporting schedulesEnsure transactions and reporting comply with GAAP, ASC 606, company policies, and accounting proceduresCoordinate with AP, AR, payroll, compliance, and operations to resolve discrepanciesSupport consolidated reporting and reconciliation of entity balances to supporting subledgers and related companiesCash Flow & Process ImprovementSupport cash flow forecasting by evaluating collections, billing timing, retention, vendor and subcontractor commitments, payroll, and other cash requirementsMonitor project receivables and billing issues and work with operations to resolve collection barriersDesign, document, implement, and maintain effective internal controlsStandardize accounting procedures across assigned companiesIdentify opportunities to improve accounting workflows, reporting, accountability, and ERP utilizationCoordinate accounting support for external auditors, CPA firms, banks, bonding agents, and suretiesQualificationsBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, or equivalent progressive accounting experience7+ years of progressive accounting experience4+ years of hands-on construction accounting experienceExperience with a general contractor, specialty contractor, or similarly project-based construction organizationDemonstrated experience preparing, reviewing, and analyzing construction WIP schedulesStrong understanding of cost-to-complete, margin analysis, underbillings, overbillings, xzbcwsv change orders, committed costs, and revenue recognitionHands-on experience with month-end close, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and accounting controlsStrong knowledge of cost-to-cost revenue recognition, ASC 606, retention, change orders, and construction billingPrior supervisory experience managing accounting staffAdvanced Excel skills, including PivotTables, VLOOKUP, and XLOOKUPStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsAbility to exercise independent judgment and escalate material risks appropriatelyExcellent written and verbal communication skillsHands-on experience with an ERP accounting system covering job costing, general ledger, and month-end closePreferred ExperienceViewpoint Vista or another construction ERP such as SAGE 300, CMiC, Foundation, or Procore FinancialsMulti-entity accountingIntercompany reconciliations and consolidated financial reportingCalifornia construction compliancePrevailing wage and certified payrollUnion payrollLien releases and subcontractor documentationWork EnvironmentFull-time, in-person position based in Santee, CaliforniaPrimarily office-basedRegular collaboration with corporate accounting and operational leadershipRequires extended computer and desk work involving financial systems, spreadsheets, reports, and accounting documentationOccasional interaction with project teams, operating companies, auditors, banks, bonding agents, and other external partners