Construction Accounting Manager Drive Project Profitability

LHH Recruitment Solutions

Irving (TX)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Qualifications

Progressive accounting experience with a strong background in the construction industry.
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Skills

Job costing

Project accounting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cost controls

Month-end close

Financial reporting

AP/AR

ERP systems

Excel

Leadership

Team supervision

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

LHH is seeking a Construction Accounting Manager to join a growing company in the construction industry. This role will oversee key accounting functions, including job costing, project financials, month-end close, AP/AR, budgeting, and financial reporting. The Construction Accounting Manager will partner closely with project managers and operations leadership to ensure accurate project costs, strong financial controls, and visibility into project profitability.

The ideal candidate will have solid construction accounting experience, strong leadership skills, and a hands-on approach to financial operations. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organization and play an important role in improving accounting processes and supporting project performance.

Responsibilities

Manage construction accounting activities, including job costing, project accounting, AP/AR, and account reconciliations.
Lead month-end close activities and ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
Monitor project budgets, actual costs, forecasts, profitability, and cost-to-complete estimates.
Partner with project managers to identify cost variances, billing issues, margin risks, and financial opportunities.
Oversee project billing, collections, vendor payments, and AR aging.
Prepare financial reports and KPI analysis related to job costs, project margins, cash flow, and overall performance.
Support cash flow forecasting, audits, compliance, and internal financial controls.
Supervise and develop accounting team members while driving process improvements.
Assist with contracts, change orders, and other project-related financial matters.

Requirements

Progressive accounting experience with a strong background in the construction industry.
Hands-on experience with job costing, project accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and cost controls.
Strong knowledge of month-end close, financial reporting, AP/AR, and accounting principles.
Experience analyzing project profitability, cost variances, and cost-to-complete estimates.
Previous accounting leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
Strong Excel skills and experience with construction accounting or ERP systems.
Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.