Construction Accounting Manager: Project-Based Lead

H.T. Prof Executive Search; Stockbridge (GA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

H.T. Prof Executive Search is seeking an Accounting Manager in Stockbridge, GA to lead the accounting operations for a fast-growing commercial construction business.

You will supervise a three-person team, manage month-end closes, and partner with project managers and ownership in a hands-on, entrepreneurial environment. The ideal candidate will have 5–10 years of accounting experience, strong QuickBooks Online skills, and project-cost accounting knowledge.

Qualifications

• This role requires approximately 5–10 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong QuickBooks Online experience is required.
• Prior experience supervising or leading accounting staff is preferred.
• Deep knowledge of AP, AR, GL, reconciliations, cash flow and financial reporting.
• Construction or project/job-cost accounting experience is strongly preferred.
• Tech-savvy and capable of adopting new software and systems.
• Hands-on, organized and able to work directly with ownership.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee day-to-day accounting operations and a three-person accounting team.
• Manage month-end close, general ledger and account reconciliations.
• Oversee AP, AR, collections and customer billing.
• Prepare and review financial statements and management reporting.
• Monitor cash flow and prepare short-term cash-flow forecasts.
• Strengthen job-costing and project-accounting processes.
• Develop and maintain accounting controls.
• Support budgeting and forecasting with the owner.
• Collaborate with project managers and coordinators.
• Identify opportunities to automate, streamline and improve processes.

Skills

Leadership experience

Project accounting

Process improvement

Cash flow management

Team supervision

Hands-on accounting

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Job description

H.T. Prof Executive Search is seeking an Accounting Manager in Stockbridge, GA to lead the accounting operations for a fast-growing commercial construction business.

You will supervise a three-person team, manage month-end closes, and partner with project managers and ownership in a hands-on, entrepreneurial environment. The ideal candidate will have 5–10 years of accounting experience, strong QuickBooks Online skills, and project-cost accounting knowledge.