Construction Accounting Manager

Ghj; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 113,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Ghj in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Construction Accounting Manager to lead day-to-day accounting for active projects, report to the CFO and senior leadership, and ensure strong internal controls.

This on-site, full-time role requires 8+ years in accounting, 3+ years in management and construction accounting, with expertise in WIP, job costing, progress billing, change orders, and Sage construction software. You will partner with project managers on budgets and monitoring financial performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
• 8+ years of accounting experience
• 3+ years of accounting management experience
• 3+ years of construction accounting experience required
• Strong understanding of WIP and job costing
• Experience with progress billing, change orders, and project budgets
• Strong month-end close, GL, reconciliation, and financial reporting experience
• Experience overseeing AP, AR, payroll, and cash management
• Strong Excel skills
• Sage construction accounting software experience is highly preferred
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations and accounting personnel
• Manage the general ledger and support the monthly close process
• Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements
• Oversee Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, collections, and payroll
• Prepare cash management reports, monitor cash flow, and identify potential financial concerns
• Partner with Project Managers and department leaders to review project financial performance
• Track and analyze WIP, job costs, project budgets, and construction-related variances
• Support progress billing and change-order accounting
• Maintain accurate financial records and effective internal controls
• Prepare monthly financial and operational reporting for management
• Assist with budgeting, financial analysis, compliance, insurance reporting, and other special projects
• Help maintain and optimize Sage and other construction-related accounting systems

Skills

WIP

Job costing

Progress billing

Change orders

Project budgets

Excel

Financial reporting

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

Sage Construction

Job description

Construction Accounting Manager

Phoenix, AZ | On-Site | Full-Time | Up to $125,000

A well-established, privately held organization is seeking a Construction Accounting Manager to join its Phoenix team. This is a hands‑on leadership role with direct exposure to the CFO and senior management, overseeing day-to-day accounting operations while supporting the financial performance of active construction projects.

The ideal candidate brings a strong construction accounting background, including WIP, job costing, progress billing, change orders, and project financial reporting, along with experience leading an accounting team.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations and accounting personnel

• Manage the general ledger and support the monthly close process

• Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements

• Oversee Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, collections, and payroll

• Prepare cash management reports, monitor cash flow, and identify potential financial concerns

• Partner with Project Managers and department leaders to review project financial performance

• Track and analyze WIP, job costs, project budgets, and construction-related variances

• Support progress billing and change-order accounting

• Maintain accurate financial records and effective internal controls

• Prepare monthly financial and operational reporting for management

• Assist with budgeting, financial analysis, compliance, insurance reporting, and other special projects

• Help maintain and optimize Sage and other construction-related accounting systems

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

• 8+ years of accounting experience

• 3+ years of accounting management experience

• 3+ years of construction accounting experience required

• Strong understanding of WIP and job costing

• Experience with progress billing, change orders, and project budgets

• Strong month-end close, GL, reconciliation, and financial reporting experience

• Experience overseeing AP, AR, payroll, and cash management

• Strong Excel skills

• Sage construction accounting software experience is highly preferred

• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills