Accounting Manager - Construction

Macdonald & Company; Georgia; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Pension plan

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Child care support

Job summary

A growing general contractor and development firm in Georgia is seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee full-cycle construction accounting and collaborate with senior leadership on complex projects. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in construction accounting and a Bachelor’s degree in a related field. The company offers competitive benefits including medical and vision insurance, a pension plan, and paid parental leave.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in construction accounting.
• Strong knowledge of contract structures and job cost systems.
• Ability to thrive in entrepreneurial environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle construction accounting.
• Oversee corporate and development accounting.
• Partner with project managers on budgets and forecasts.
• Implement and improve accounting systems.

Skills

Construction accounting experience

Job cost reporting

Budgeting and forecasting

Advanced Excel skills

Proficiency with project accounting software

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Procore

QuickBooks

Job description

Macdonald & Company are pleased to be partnered with a growing general contractor and development platform with a strong reputation for design-minded projects and high-quality execution across the Southeast. Entrepreneurial in spirit and expanding rapidly, the firm is setting a new standard for collaboration between construction and development.

The company is seeking an Accounting Manager to play a key role across both construction and development operations. This is a high-visibility position offering the opportunity to build systems, refine processes, and work closely with senior leadership while supporting complex real estate and construction projects.

This is a standout opportunity for an ambitious accounting professional with construction sector experience who is ready to step up in responsibility within a dynamic, fast-growing platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle construction accounting including job cost reporting, project billings, change orders, and compliance
• Oversee corporate and development accounting, including debt/equity draws, financial statements, and reporting
• Partner with project managers, leadership, and external advisors on budgets, forecasts, and cash flow analysis
• Implement and improve accounting systems, processes, and internal controls across the business

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in construction accounting, with strong knowledge of contract structures, billings, and job cost systems
• Proficiency with project accounting software (Procore, QuickBooks, or similar) and advanced Excel skills
• Detail-oriented, organized, and collaborative, with a proven ability to thrive in entrepreneurial environments

What We Offer

• Medical insurance
• Pension plan
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid maternity leave
• Paid paternity leave
• Child care support

If you’re looking to make a visible impact and grow with an ambitious and expanding construction and development platform, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply for confidential consideration.

Macdonald & Company is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.