Construction Revenue Accounting Lead — ASC 606 & Forecasting

Cherry Bekaert Recruiting & Staffing Services; Washington; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Bekaert Recruiting & Staffing Services seeks a Revenue Accounting Manager to lead revenue recognition, project accounting, and financial analysis for a construction-focused firm. You will oversee ASC 606 compliance, advise on cost-to-complete, and mentor a team of 4–5 project accountants.

You'll partner with Project Managers and Finance leadership to ensure accurate reporting, support month-end close, and participate in audits. Strong Excel and ERP experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• CPA or CPA candidate strongly preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience in construction/project-based revenue recognition.
• 2+ years of supervisory or management experience.
• Strong knowledge of ASC 606 revenue recognition guidance and POC methodologies.
• Experience preparing and managing Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules.
• Advanced Excel skills and financial modeling experience.
• Experience with construction ERP systems such as Sage 300 CRE, Procore, Viewpoint, Foundation, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Own month-end and quarter-end revenue recognition for construction projects per ASC 606/POC.
• Partner with Project Managers to review budgets, costs to complete, and billing schedules.
• Forecast job costs across active projects; update estimates-to-complete and cost trends.
• Mentor and manage 4-5 Project Accountants for accurate revenue recognition.
• Prepare and analyze WIP schedules; reconcile to GL.
• Review and approve project revenue entries, change orders, and contract mods.
• Monitor profitability; identify variances, overruns, and delays.
• Collaborate with Billing to align invoicing with revenue recognition.
• Support month-end close with journals and reconciliations.
• Prepare audit schedules and assist auditors during reviews.
• Develop and enhance revenue recognition controls and processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting and communication across teams.
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis to Finance leadership.
• Train and develop junior accounting staff.

Skills

Revenue recognition

Forecasting

Team leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA or CPA candidate

Tools

Sage 300 CRE

Procore

Viewpoint

Foundation

Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP)

Job description

Cherry Bekaert Recruiting & Staffing Services seeks a Revenue Accounting Manager to lead revenue recognition, project accounting, and financial analysis for a construction-focused firm. You will oversee ASC 606 compliance, advise on cost-to-complete, and mentor a team of 4–5 project accountants.

You'll partner with Project Managers and Finance leadership to ensure accurate reporting, support month-end close, and participate in audits. Strong Excel and ERP experience are essential.