Construction Accounting Manager

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

Job summary

Confidential Employer is seeking a Construction Accounting Manager in Marietta, GA to lead the internal finance team and ensure project profitability. You will oversee job costing, AIA billing, and percentage-of-completion revenue recognition, mentor staff, and partner with PMs and operations to connect the field to the financials.

This is a high-impact role reporting to the CFO. You will drive monthly close, coordinate with payroll (Foundation), support audits, and implement process

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience in construction or related industry.
• Strong knowledge of job costing, AIA billing, and revenue recognition.
• Familiarity with Foundation accounting software (or similar).
• Formal accounting education preferred (Bachelor’s in Accounting or related).
• Comfortable in a multi-entity/multi-state environment and process improvements.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Job costing

AIA billing

Revenue recognition

Foundation software

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting or related field

Tools

Foundation

Job description

Construction Accounting Manager - Marietta, GA

Position Overview:

We are seeking a Construction Accounting Manager to join our growing internal finance team. You'll work alongside strong team members who know the business inside and out but don’t have formal accounting training. This role will provide much-needed structure, mentorship, and oversight in key areas such as job costing, AIA billing, percentage-of-completion revenue recognition, and over/under billing schedules. You’ll support our staff accountant, collaborate with project managers, and be the financial leader who connects the field to the financials. This is a high-impact, high-visibility role reporting to the CFO.

Key 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)

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 (Bachelor’s in Accounting or related field preferred)
• Comfortable working in a high-growth, multi-entity/multi-state environment
• Independent, detail-oriented, and capable of implementing process improvements
• Positive and professional demeanor — the kind of person you’d trust with your car keys

Bonus Points For:

• Experience in mechanical, HVAC, or other specialty construction services
• Prior leadership or mentoring of junior accounting/admin staff
• Exposure to multi-state operations and handling project accounting at scale