Accounting Manager (Construction Industry)

Thieneman Construction, Inc.; Westfield (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Thieneman Construction, Inc. is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead project accounting for our Westfield, Indiana office.

The role collaborates with construction teams to capture costs, analyze project performance, and maintain multi-entity records while upholding GAAP and internal controls. The ideal candidate brings 5–7 years of accounting experience in real estate or construction, strong Excel skills, and proficiency with Procore or similar ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in accounting or related field.
• 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience in Real Estate/Construction industry preferred.
• CPA strongly preferred.
• GAAP construction accounting knowledge including percentage-of-completion and job costing.
• Procore, Foundation or ERP systems experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with construction management to support project accounting including job costing and financial analysis.
• Maintain accounting records for related entities and ensure accuracy across multiple projects.
• Capture and present construction activity with Project Managers and others.
• Track and invoice draws and post receipts from owners or management companies.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and monitor adherence to budgets.
• Handle depreciation entries for Fixed Assets and related data entry.
• Ensure compliance with budgets and financial controls across operations.
• Suggest process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Collaboration

GAAP knowledge

Job costing

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

Procore

Foundation

Job description

Thieneman Construction, Inc is seeking an Accounting Manager for our office in Westfield, Indiana. The successful candidate will collaborate with a variety of personnel to fulfill a range of responsibilities. By maintaining efficient systems, optimizing workflows, and fostering high-performing teams, the Accounting Manager plays a critical role in driving operational excellence and supporting the company’s growth.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Collaboration with the construction management team to support project accounting, including job costing, intercompany billing, and financial analysis, to align project performance with company goals.
• Responsible for the performance and maintenance of accounting records for a number of related entities.
• Work with construction Project Managers and others to appropriately capture, record, and present construction activity.
• Track and invoice construction draws and post receipts from the owner or management companies
• Conduct balance sheet reconciliations.
• Work with Fixed Asset depreciation software - data entry and monthly standard depreciation entry
• Monitor the financial operations of the company or assigned area to ensure compliance with budget.
• Recommend methods for improving procedures and systems to management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Accounting
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively under tight deadlines while adhering to reporting requirements of multiple lenders and capital partners – budget and track financial covenants.
• 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience
• Experience within the Real Estate and Construction industry strongly preferred
• Public Accounting experience ideal
• Payroll experience a plus
• HR Benefit Administration
• Union Payroll a plus
• Certified Public Accountant strongly preferred.
• Proficient in GAAP construction accounting principles, including percentage-of-completion and job costing.
• Experience with construction accounting software systems a plus, especially Procore, Foundation or comparable ERP system.
• Experience with implementing efficiencies and process improvements across the accounting department and other disciplines through innovation and technology.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills: in person, email, phone.
• Fully proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Skilled at collaboration and influence (both within accounting as well as cross-functional teams).
• High level of integrity and ethics in handling confidential financial information
• Familiarity with budgeting processes and financial forecasting techniques
• Experience with account reconciliation procedures and general ledger management.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Type: In office

Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Human Resources at Phone: [phone] Email: [e-mail]

Equal Opportunity Employer