Construction Accounting Director: Close & Project Cost Lead

Cherry Bekaert; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual target bonus

4% 401k match

Full benefits

Generous PTO

Job summary

Cherry Bekaert LLP in Northern Virginia seeks a Director/Controller to run operational accounting and own close and project costing for a growing multi-entity construction group. You will manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close, supervise managers, and strengthen controls while partnering with CFO, operations, and finance.

The role requires strong GAAP knowledge, ASC 606, and experience with multi-entity intercompany accounting, ERP systems, and job costing.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Accounting or related field required.
• Active CPA preferred but not required.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Construction or project-based accounting experience required.
• Multi-entity accounting and intercompany experience preferred.
• 3+ years leading an accounting function.
• US GAAP knowledge with ASC 606 for long-term contracts.
• Audit support experience required.
• Hands-on ERP experience; construction/accounting software preferred.
• NetSuite training preferred and advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Own monthly, quarterly, and annual close and prepare financial statements.
• Oversee consolidation and intercompany accounting across entities.
• Manage payroll, AP/AR, billing, and tax coordination.
• Oversee job costing, WIP, and revenue recognition per contracts.
• Lead audit process and maintain internal controls.
• Provide monthly KPI reporting and budget-to-actual analyses.
• Drive system/process improvements and ERP alignment.

Skills

Leadership

US GAAP

ASC 606

Advanced Excel

Project accounting

Consolidation

Intercompany

Education

BS/BA in Accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

NetSuite

ERP systems

Costing software

Job description

Cherry Bekaert LLP in Northern Virginia seeks a Director/Controller to run operational accounting and own close and project costing for a growing multi-entity construction group. You will manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close, supervise managers, and strengthen controls while partnering with CFO, operations, and finance.

The role requires strong GAAP knowledge, ASC 606, and experience with multi-entity intercompany accounting, ERP systems, and job costing.