Construction Accounting Manager

Woda Cooper Companies, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)

401k with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Woda Cooper Companies, Inc. is seeking a Construction Accounting Manager to lead the construction accounting team, ensuring accurate financial processing, project billings, and subcontractor payments for affordable housing projects.

You will work with the Construction Controller and Project Management to support financial success. The role emphasizes leveraging Vista and Procore to strengthen controls, improve processes, and drive efficiency in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• Progressive experience in construction accounting.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations of the Construction Accounting team and ensure timely, accurate accounting functions.
• Oversee AP processes, weekly payment runs, and Procore Pay optimization.

Skills

AIA billing

Job costing

Construction compliance

Vista by Viewpoint

Procore

Verbal communication

Decision making under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Progressive construction accounting experience

Tools

Vista by Viewpoint

Procore

Job description

Woda Cooper Companies, Inc. is a rapidly growing development, construction, and property management organization dedicated to the creation of quality affordable housing to benefit those who need it most. We are an employee-owned, passion-driven group that changes each community of which we are a part. We manage over 16,000 housing units in 19 states, proudly serving seniors, veterans, and other economically challenged groups. We seek ambitious, talented individuals who want to grow with a rapidly expanding company whose success is not only measured in dollars and cents, but in lives changed. With a development portfolio of $1.5 billion, Woda Cooper consistently ranks among the top affordable housing developers and owners in the country by Affordable Housing Finance.

WHO YOU’LL REPORT TO:

Construction Controller

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Construction Accounting Manager is responsible for leading the daily operations of the construction accounting department, ensuring accurate financial processing, timely project billing, subcontractor payments, regulatory compliance, and exceptional customer service to both internal and external stakeholders. This position manages the construction accounting team while partnering closely with the Construction Controller and Project Management to support the financial success of affordable housing construction projects.

The Construction Accounting Manager also serves as a key resource for the company's financial systems, helping drive the effective use of technology including Vista and Procore to improve efficiency, strengthen internal controls, and support continuous process improvement. The ideal candidate is a hands-on construction accounting professional with a collaborative approach and a passion for improving processes and developing people in a fast-paced environment.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the daily operations of the Construction Accounting team, providing guidance, coaching, and workload coordination to ensure timely and accurate completion of accounting functions.
• Manage the accounts payable process, including overseeing weekly payment runs, resolving complex payment issues, and supporting the continued implementation and optimization of Procore Pay.
• Oversee monthly owner billings (AIA), subcontractor payment processes, and coordination of construction draws with the development company.
• Prepare and review contractor cost certifications and other compliance documentation required for affordable housing construction projects.
• Manage the financial integration between Vista by Viewpoint and Procore, troubleshooting ERP sync issues and ensuring the accuracy of project financial data.
• Oversee the setup and maintenance of construction projects in Vista and Procore, including project budgets and financial project configuration.
• Partner with construction project teams to ensure accurate project financial information and resolve accounting issues.
• Ensure compliance with applicable local, state, and federal reporting requirements, including sales and use tax filings and other regulatory reporting.
• Assist the Construction Controller with cash forecasting, month-end close activities, financial reporting, external audits, and other accounting initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, strengthen internal controls, and leverage technology to increase efficiency and accuracy across the department.
• Perform other accounting and finance-related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Strong understanding of AIA billing, job costing, and construction compliance
• Proficiency with Vista by Viewpoint and Procore (or similar ERP/project management systems)
• Knowledge of sales and use tax regulations.
• Excellent verbal and communication skills.
• Ability to make intelligent and quick decisions, working well under pressure, and when faced with unexpected occurrences and delays.
• Ability to effectively multitask while analyzing and solving problems.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• Progressive experience in construction accounting

BENEFITS:

We offer competitive wages and annual bonus opportunities. Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Short Term Disability and Life Insurance
• 401k with Company Match
• 100% Employee-Owned Company with the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Paid Time Off
• 8 Paid Holidays & 2 Floating Holidays!
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Professional Development Reimbursement
• Employment is contingent on education verification, references, background check, and drug screening.