Accounting Manager, (Construction) 150K-160K

LHH; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Hybrid work schedule

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A global organization seeks an experienced Accounting Manager to lead financial operations in Dallas, Texas. The role involves supervising accounting activities, preparing financial reports, and overseeing budget forecasting. Candidates should have a minimum of five years in financial management, ideally with construction industry experience and a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration. This hybrid role offers a competitive salary in the range of $150K-$160K plus bonus. Interested applicants should contact Rami Muhanna for more information.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of financial management experience.
• At least five years at an Accounting Manager level or higher.
• Experience in public accounting and/or CPA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise accounting and financial reporting activities.
• Prepare and analyze financial reports for business performance.
• Oversee preparation of rolling 13-week cash forecasts.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Financial management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Accounting

MBA

Tools

Netsuite

Job description

LHH is seeking an Accounting Manager on behalf of a rapidly expanding global organization operating across multiple project-driven business lines. Our client delivers specialized services in areas such as design, construction, and engineered manufacturing solutions for complex, mission-critical infrastructure. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting leader who brings strong business acumen, construction industry expertise, and a proven track record managing financial operations in a multi-entity environment.

This position pays 150K-160K+Bonus and is an opportunity to work for a growing and progressivce company. This is a Hybrid role and in office ONLY 3 days per week.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise accounting and financial reporting activities, including daily accounting operations, weekly payment cycles, month-end, and year-end close
• Oversee accounting and administrative processes for designated business units
• Prepare and analyze financial reports that summarize and forecast business performance, including project progress updates, overhead reports, cash flow forecasts, balance sheets, and income statements
• Perform variance analysis between projected and actual project results on a monthly basis
• Review and validate project accounting reports, ensuring accurate cost tracking, revenue recognition, and expense classifications
• Participate in budgeting and forecasting in collaboration with operations leadership
• Support project teams with estimates, owner billings, and project-level cost report setup and maintenance
• Review weekly A/P payment files, ensuring accuracy and identifying discrepancies related to charges, projects, or potential duplications
• Oversee preparation of rolling 13-week cash forecasts for assigned entities and assist with other forecasts as needed
• Partner with other accounting leaders to ensure consistency in A/P processes and coordination with project accounting
• Build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Ensure adherence to accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Lead, mentor, and develop members of the finance and accounting team
• Communicate effectively across all levels of the organization

Job Requirements

• Minimum of five years of financial management experience in a related industry, with at least five years at an Accounting Manager level or higher in a similarly scaled enterprise
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or related field; MBA preferred but not required
• Construction industry experience
• Experience in public accounting and/or CPA certification preferred
• Government contracting or manufacturing experience a plus
• International and multi-currency experience beneficial
• Major ERP experience required Netsuite is a plus)
• Strong analytical skills, accuracy, and attention to detail
• Ability to meet tight deadlines while maintaining a big-picture perspective
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

If you are interested in this job or other Accounting and Finance career opportunities from LHH Recruitment Solutions please email Rami Muhanna at [e-mail] or visit our website at www.lhh.com