Construction Accounting Lead — WIP, AIA & GAAP

Confidential Employer; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Employer in Georgia is seeking a Construction Accounting Manager to lead the internal finance team on project accounting, job costing, and revenue recognition. You will mentor staff, partner with project managers, and ensure GAAP compliance for multi-state, multi-entity operations.

This high-visibility role reports to the CFO and involves overseeing AIA billing, monthly closes, and data integrity across systems, including payroll coordination.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience in construction, specialty contracting, or a related industry.
• Strong knowledge of job costing, AIA billing, and revenue recognition.
• Familiarity with Foundation accounting software (or similar systems).
• Formal accounting education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead job costing accuracy and monthly WIP/over-under billing schedules
• Manage AIA billing and ensure all project financials are accurately tracked
• Own revenue recognition (percentage-of-completion) in alignment with GAAP
• Conduct monthly financial close processes and support annual review prep
• Mentor team members and help develop internal accounting talent
• Collaborate with PMs, service teams, and operations to ensure financial accuracy
• Support internal audits, reviews, and data integrity across systems
• Coordinate with payroll and HR where needed (payroll is processed via Foundation)

Skills

Job costing

AIA billing

Revenue recognition

GAAP

Foundation software

Multi-entity environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Foundation accounting software

Job description

Confidential Employer in Georgia is seeking a Construction Accounting Manager to lead the internal finance team on project accounting, job costing, and revenue recognition. You will mentor staff, partner with project managers, and ensure GAAP compliance for multi-state, multi-entity operations.

This high-visibility role reports to the CFO and involves overseeing AIA billing, monthly closes, and data integrity across systems, including payroll coordination.