Accounting Manager - Commercial Construction

H.T. Prof Executive Search; Stockbridge (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

H.T. Prof Executive Search seeks an Accounting Manager for a private, owner-led commercial construction company in Stockbridge, GA. Lead a three-person accounting team, manage month-end close, GL, AP/AR, and project accounting in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has 5–10 years of accounting experience with strong QuickBooks Online skills and a hands-on approach working with ownership and project teams. On-site, full-time role with $80,000-$100,000 DOE.

Qualifications

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

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

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Job description

Location Stockbridge, GA
No Remote

Type Direct Hire

ID GA165-2758796

Posted Oct 15, 2026

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
• 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.

Search is confidential. Additional company information will be provided to qualified candidates during the interview process.