Construction Assurance Leader — Drive Quality & Growth

Dean Dorton

Olde West Chester (OH)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 140,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance – medical, vision, &2

Unlimited PTO

Paid family leave, medical leave, and

Retirement benefits – 401(K) match and

Telemedicine, mental health resources,

Life insurance and disability

Job summary

Dean Dorton is seeking an Assurance Manager of Construction Services to lead engagements and manage client relationships in the construction sector. You will guide teams, provide technical accounting guidance, and drive timely, high‑quality deliverables.

Qualified candidates hold a CPA, a bachelor’s in accounting/finance, and 5–6 years in assurance, with construction experience preferred. The role offers growth opportunities within a large national firm’s Assurance Services group.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required in accounting, finance, or related field.
Five to six years of experience in an assurance or accounting related role, with prior experience serving construction industry clients strongly preferred.
CPA licensure required.
Other certifications demonstrating specialization (e.g., Certified Internal Auditor, CCIFP - Certified Construction Industry Financial Professional) a plus!

Responsibilities

Manage all aspects of assurance engagements and risk assessments for construction industry clients, including budgeting and scheduling, executing processes and procedures, championing team members, prioritizing tasks, and managing internal and external deadlines.
Review workpapers and financial statements — including percentage-of-completion, job cost schedules, and bonding-related reporting — preparing assurance files and binders for assurance director review.
Manage client relationships by serving as a main point of contact for construction clients and proactively address client needs while advocating for firm services (including cross-selling of tax, advisory, and other specialty services relevant to contractors).
Create and execute assurance plans, including designing appropriate tests, identifying scope, and planning schedules for engagements using proper leveraging, with attention to construction-specific risk areas (revenue recognition, work-in-progress, surety and bonding requirements).
Obtain strong technical knowledge of accounting principles, regulations, and assurance methodologies specific to the construction industry, ensuring adherence within client engagements.