Assurance Manager, Construction

Geffen Mesher & Company PC; United States; Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Profit sharing

Medical, dental, and vision

PTO & holidays

Hybrid work

Transit reimbursement

FSAs

On-site gym

Sales incentive plan

Employee referral program

Job summary

Geffen Mesher and Company, PC (GMCO) seeks an experienced Assurance Manager, Construction to lead construction audits and related assurance engagements for contractor clients. You will guide complex accounting issues, manage engagement economics, and mentor staff while building strong client relationships in a fast-paced public accounting setting.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in assurance/audit, CPA licensure, and deep construction accounting expertise, including revenue recognition, WIP, and

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of public accounting assurance/audit with leadership experience.
• Active CPA license required.
• Construction expertise in construction contractors and ASC 606 knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage construction audit, review, and assurance engagements across the full lifecycle.
• Provide technical guidance on complex construction accounting issues and WIP/job cost reporting.
• Oversee engagement economics: pricing, budgeting, staffing, and profitability targets.
• Develop client relationships with senior executives and address audit findings and regulatory changes.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial reporting and internal controls for construction clients.
• Collaborate with tax, advisory, outsourced accounting, and consulting teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Support recruiting, training, and development of staff; foster a collaborative team culture.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Technology

Client service

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Admin, or related field

Job description

Description

GMCO is seeking an experienced Assurance Manager, Construction to join our growing public accounting practice. This role is ideal for a collaborative and client-focused professional with a strong background in construction accounting, construction audits, assurance services, and public accounting.

As an Assurance Manager, you will lead and manage audit, review, and attest engagements for construction contractors and related businesses while serving as a key advisor to clients and engagement teams. You will oversee engagement execution, provide technical guidance on complex construction accounting matters, manage project economics, and foster strong client relationships. The role also offers the opportunity to mentor and develop emerging professionals while contributing to the continued growth of our construction assurance practice.

The ideal candidate brings a commitment to quality, technical accounting expertise, strong leadership capabilities, and a commitment to delivering exceptional client service within a fast-paced public accounting environment.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead and manage construction audit, review, and assurance engagements throughout the full engagement lifecycle ensuring appropriate stakeholder involvement, timely execution, and compliance with U.S. GAAP, GAAS, and firm methodologies
• Evaluate and provide guidance on complex construction-specific accounting issues, including:
  • Percentage-of-completion and cost-to-cost revenue recognition
  • Work-in-progress (WIP) schedules and rollforwards
  • Job cost accounting
  • Backlog reporting
  • Claims and change orders
  • Contract modifications
  • Retainage accounting
  • Contract assets and contract liabilities
• Manage engagement economics with financial and operational disciplineby overseeing pricing, budgeting, billing, scope management, staffing, and resource allocation while meeting profitability and delivery expectations.
• Act as a trusted business advisor bydeveloping and maintaining strong relationships with client executives and key stakeholders through proactive communication regarding engagement status, audit findings, accounting developments, regulatory changes, and industry best practices.
• Help construction industry clients identify opportunities to improve financial reporting, operational performance, internal controls, and overall business effectiveness.
• Collaborate with tax, advisory, outsourced accounting, and consulting teams to deliver integrated client solutions and identify opportunities to expand services.
• Support business development initiatives by strengthening client relationships, identifying opportunities within existing relationships, supporting cross-selling efforts and developing new business opportunities, within the construction sector.
• Lead, mentor, and develop staff and senior associates through coaching, performance feedback, training, engagement supervision, and career development planning.
• Support recruiting and retention efforts by helping attract, develop, and retain top talent while fostering a collaborative and inclusive team culture.
• Demonstrate GMCO’s core values of integrity, quality, innovation, stewardship, and inclusivity in all aspects of client service and team leadership.

Requirements

What makes you a fit

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience: 5+ years of recent public accounting experience in assurance, audit, or attest services with progressive responsibility and engagement leadership experience.
• License: Active CPA license required.
• Construction Expertise: experience serving construction contractors and construction industry clients, including advanced knowledge of:
  • Construction accounting
  • Contractor audits and reviews
  • Revenue recognition under ASC 606
  • WIP schedules and job schedules
  • Job cost accounting systems
  • Construction financial reporting
• Leadership: Demonstrated success supervising, mentoring and developing staff and senior associates.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate complex accounting and audit matters in a clear, practical, and client-focused manner.
• Technology: Proficiency with audit technology, data analytics tools, and construction financial management systems; adaptable to emerging technologies and process improvements.
• Project Management: Proven ability to manage multiple engagements, deadlines, and priorities while maintaining exceptional quality and client service in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment.

Compensation & Benefits

At Geffen Mesher, we value transparency and equity in compensation. The compensation offered for this position will be based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to: years of relevant experience, unique or specialized skill sets, education, licensure, internal equity, and location. The estimated salary range for this position is $108,000-$140,000.

Additional Benefits Include

• 401k with a 3% employer contribution
• Discretionary profit sharing of up to 4.5% annually
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance. We cover 100% of the individual medical premium!
• Generous PTO, plus 12 Paid Holidays, 8 hours of Volunteer Time and Paid Parental Leave
• Hybrid work options and flexible working hours in the summer
• Parking and Transit Reimbursement
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• On-site gym and locker room
• Incentive plan for sales leads
• Generous Employee Referral Program

Company Overview

Geffen Mesher and Company, PC (GMCO) proudly stands as one of Portland’s foremost locally owned accounting firms, with a distinguished history of over 90 years dedicated to serving clients throughout the Northwest. We owe our enduring success to our client-centric ethos and unwavering commitment to our team members. We provide a full suite of professional services, including Accounting, Assurance, Business Consulting, Business Valuation, Data and Analytics, Litigation Support, Family Office, Transaction Services, and full-service Tax planning, spanning several industries.

At GMCO, we believe in fostering strong, lasting partnerships with our clients, and we do the same for our team members. We are a large firm with a small firm feel. Our shareholders are humble, down-to-earth humans who hire and support motivated and resourceful people and provide opportunities to lead successful personal and professional lives. We provide ample growth opportunities whether you are starting as an intern, or you are a seasoned manager.

Geffen Mesher is committed equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities.