Construction Finance Leader: WIP, Billing & ERP Optimizer

StevenDouglas; New Jersey; On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

StevenDouglas is partnering with a growing construction and design firm to find an Accounting Supervisor in New Jersey. The role requires at least 3 years of progressive accounting experience and a Bachelor's degree in Accounting. The ideal candidate will manage monthly work-in-progress reporting, lead the billing lifecycle, and drive the monthly accounting close process. Proficiency with construction-focused ERP software and strong communication skills are essential for success in this dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of progressive accounting experience, at least 2 years in construction.
• Familiarity with project-based accounting and work-in-progress schedules.
• Experience building financial controls in fast-growing organizations.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain monthly work-in-progress (WIP) reporting.
• Lead the end-to-end billing lifecycle.
• Drive the monthly accounting close cycle.
• Monitor project-level spending against budgets.
• Champion adoption of the company's ERP platform.
• Oversee accounts receivable health.
• Design and evaluate internal financial controls.

Skills

Project-based accounting

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Construction finance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Foundation

Sage 300 CRE

Viewpoint

Excel (pivot tables, complex lookups)

Job description

StevenDouglas is partnering with a growing construction and design firm to find an Accounting Supervisor in New Jersey. The role requires at least 3 years of progressive accounting experience and a Bachelor's degree in Accounting. The ideal candidate will manage monthly work-in-progress reporting, lead the billing lifecycle, and drive the monthly accounting close process. Proficiency with construction-focused ERP software and strong communication skills are essential for success in this dynamic environment.