Construction Accounting Manager — Job Cost & WIP Lead

Foret Group; Thibodaux, Northern (LA, KY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Foret Group in Thibodaux, LA, is seeking an Accounting Manager with construction experience to lead day-to-day accounting operations. The role focuses on accurate job costing, billing, payables, receivables, and financial controls, serving as the primary liaison between staff and the Controller.

You will support month-end closings, WIP analysis, cash management, audits, budgeting, and system improvements with tools like Foundation and Aspire.

Qualifications

• Experience managing construction project accounting and financial reporting.
• Proficiency with job costing software and foundation construction accounting software.
• Ability to coordinate with project managers and operations.

Responsibilities

• Financial reporting & month-end close
• Accounts payable / accounts receivable oversight
• Job costing and WIP / over-under
• Billing and retainage
• Payroll coordination
• Internal controls and audit support
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Supervision of accounting staff
• Coordination with operations and project managers
• Review accruals, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, intercompany transactions, and other balance sheet accounts.

Skills

Construction experience

Job costing

Tools

Foundation

Aspire

QuickBooks Online

WorkMax

Job description

Foret Group in Thibodaux, LA, is seeking an Accounting Manager with construction experience to lead day-to-day accounting operations. The role focuses on accurate job costing, billing, payables, receivables, and financial controls, serving as the primary liaison between staff and the Controller.

You will support month-end closings, WIP analysis, cash management, audits, budgeting, and system improvements with tools like Foundation and Aspire.