Construction Accounting Manager - Lead Financial Operations

Lee Construction Group, Inc.; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Education opportunities

Training opportunities

Collaborative culture

Safety for Life culture

Job summary

Lee Construction Group, Inc. in Charlottesville, VA is seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee accounting operations for a family of construction-related companies. You will lead daily finance functions, coordinate monthly closes, and ensure accurate reporting.

This role reports to the Head of Accounting and collaborates with the CEO and leadership group. The ideal candidate has 5–10 years of progressive accounting experience in the construction sector, a CPA is a plus, and strong GAAP

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required; CPA license in Virginia is a plus.
• 5–10 years of progressive accounting experience; experience in commercial construction preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and accounting principles; exceptional analytical skills.
• Proven leadership, communication, and ability to guide teams and ensure accuracy.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and related office applications; willingness to learn CMiC.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations including Payroll, AR, AP, cash flow and contract administration.
• Support monthly close processes for the parent company and subsidiaries.
• Prepare timely monthly financial statements with schedules and labor reports.
• Maintain the general ledger with journal entries, inter-company entries, and accruals.
• Assist with management reports, quarterly consolidation, and regulatory reporting.
• Manage cash forecasting and support cash management.
• Prepare ad hoc financial reports for operations management.
• Support year-end activities and coordinate with external accounting firm.
• Ensure consistent processes and strong internal controls across all companies.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA license (Virginia) is a plus

Tools

Excel

MS Office 365

CMiC (desirable)

Job description

Lee Construction Group, Inc. in Charlottesville, VA is seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee accounting operations for a family of construction-related companies. You will lead daily finance functions, coordinate monthly closes, and ensure accurate reporting.

This role reports to the Head of Accounting and collaborates with the CEO and leadership group. The ideal candidate has 5–10 years of progressive accounting experience in the construction sector, a CPA is a plus, and strong GAAP