Construction Accounting Leader: WIP, Job Cost & Forecasting

Facility Services Management, Inc; United States; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Facility Services Management, Inc is seeking a Senior Accounting Manager – Construction to oversee financial operations for construction projects, including cost tracking and revenue recognition.

You will partner with project managers to ensure accurate reporting, manage WIP schedules, and drive profitability through strong internal controls and GAAP compliance in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field required.
• CPA or CMA certification preferred.
• 7–10 years of progressive accounting experience.
• 3–5 years of construction accounting experience required.
• Experience with government contracts, federal contracting, or multi-site operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations for construction projects and related business activities.
• Manage month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Prepare and review financial statements, project profitability reports, and management reports.
• Ensure accuracy of general ledger activity and project-related accounting transactions.
• Monitor and analyze project financial performance, budgets, labor costs, and forecasting.
• Maintain and review Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules and revenue recognition calculations.
• Oversee job costing and project accounting functions for multiple projects and contracts.
• Monitor contract billing, progress billings, retainage, and change orders.
• Review subcontractor invoices, lien waivers, and project cost allocations.
• Ensure compliance with construction contracts, government contract requirements, and applicable accounting standards.
• Partner with project managers and operational leadership to support project financial performance and cost control initiatives.
• Analyze project variances and provide recommendations to improve profitability and operational efficiency.

Skills

Construction accounting

Job costing

WIP reporting

GAAP knowledge

Financial analysis

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/BA

CPA or CMA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Sage

Viewpoint

Deltek

Job description

Facility Services Management, Inc is seeking a Senior Accounting Manager – Construction to oversee financial operations for construction projects, including cost tracking and revenue recognition.

You will partner with project managers to ensure accurate reporting, manage WIP schedules, and drive profitability through strong internal controls and GAAP compliance in a fast-paced environment.