Accounting Manager - Commercial Construction

Calqulate; Stockbridge (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Calqulate Metrics Ltd. seeks an Accounting Manager for our on-site operation in Stockbridge, GA. You will lead daily accounting functions for a growing commercial construction-focused business, working closely with ownership and project teams to drive accurate financials and project profitability.

The role demands 5–10 years of accounting experience, strong QuickBooks Online and Excel skills, and a hands-on leadership style in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Qualifications

• Approximately 5–10 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Construction/project-cost accounting experience preferred.
• Strong Excel/Google Sheets skills and tech adaptability.
• Hands-on, owner-facing approach with team leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day accounting operations and a three-person team.
• Manage month-end close, general ledger and reconciliations.
• Oversee AP, AR, collections and customer billing.
• Prepare financial statements and management reporting.
• Monitor cash flow and short-term forecasts.
• Strengthen job-costing and project-accounting processes.
• Develop and maintain accounting controls.
• Support budgeting and forecasting with the owner.
• Collaborate with project managers and external CPA.

Job description

Accounting Manager– Commercial Construction / Project-Based Business

Compensation: $80,000–$100,000 DOE | Full-Time | On-Site

A growing, privately held, owner-led company in the commercial construction/specialty contracting industry is seeking a hands-on Controller to lead its accounting operations. The company has experienced significant growth and is currently in the approximately $10M–$15M revenue range.

This position reports directly to the owner and manages a three-person accounting team. The ideal candidate is comfortable both leading the accounting function and remaining involved in day-to-day operations. This is not a large corporate Controller role; the successful candidate will be someone who enjoys working closely with ownership, accounting staff and project teams in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee day-to-day accounting operations and a three-person accounting team


• Manage month-end close, general ledger and account reconciliations


• Oversee AP, AR, collections and customer billing


• Prepare and review financial statements and management reporting


• Monitor cash flow and prepare short-term cash-flow forecasts


• Strengthen job-costing and project-accounting processes


• Develop and maintain appropriate accounting controls


• Support budgeting and forecasting with the owner


• Work closely with project managers and project coordinators


• Identify opportunities to automate, streamline and improve accounting processes


• Coordinate with outside CPA and other financial partners

Ideal Background

• Approximately 5–10 years of progressive accounting experience


• Strong QuickBooks Online experience required


• Prior experience supervising or leading accounting staff


• Strong understanding of AP, AR, reconciliations, GL, cash flow and financial reporting


• Construction, specialty contracting, installation or other project/job-cost accounting experience strongly preferred


• Highly tech-savvy and comfortable adopting new software and systems


• Strong Excel/Google Sheets skills


• Hands-on, organized and comfortable working directly with an entrepreneurial owner


• Able to lead, delegate and improve processes while still stepping into the details when necessary

Compensation: $80,000–$100,000, depending on experience.

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