Director, Accounting & Finance

Jobot; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Well Positioned, Established Construction Company in Phoenix seeks a Director of Accounting & Finance to lead the finance function for a project-driven organization. You will oversee financial reporting, cost tracking, project profitability, budgeting, and strategic planning while mentoring the accounting team and partnering with operations.

The role emphasizes balance between hands-on accounting and strategic leadership, with ongoing ERP/CRM integration work and a strong, private,

Qualifications

• 7+ years accounting/finance experience.
• Strong construction background required.
• Experience leading a team.
• CPA preferred is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting and finance functions for a project-driven organization.
• Oversee financial statements, management reports, and project cost tracking.
• Manage general ledger, reconciliations, billing, receivables, payables, and project accounting.
• Ensure strong internal controls and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee monthly/annual close, forecasts, and financial planning.
• Collaborate with operations on cost variances, margin changes and profitability.

Skills

Accounting experience

Construction industry

Team leadership

Financial analysis

Strategic planning

ERP / systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Director, Accounting & Finance | Well Positioned, Established Construction Company

Salary: $150,000 - $175,000 per year

Job hosted by: Ashley Harper

A bit about us:

Well-established construction company

Why join us?

• Privately held legacy company (won’t sell to PE)
• Very stable organization
• Plans to double revenue over the next few years
• Strategically expanding their construction scope
• Heavy recent investments in the business
• Recently built new state of the art office
• Updated all employee, company technology.
• Recently implemented new ERP, CRM & currently implementing new MSP.
• Strong footprint in AZ and western US
• Expanding their footprint nationally
• Kitchen is always stocked with snacks & food
• 401K match up to 10%
• Great tenure! Many employees have been there for 20+ years
• Friendly, outgoing family feel environment
• Strong compensation package

Job Details

Privately held construction organization seeking an experienced accounting & finance leader to oversee its accounting function and provide financial guidance across the business. This individual will be responsible for maintaining strong financial controls, delivering accurate financial reporting, supporting planning activities, and helping leadership evaluate business and project performance.

The ideal candidate is a hands‑on accounting professional with experience in a project‑driven environment who can balance strategic responsibilities with day‑to‑day financial oversight. This individual should be comfortable working with project accounting, cost reporting, work‑in‑progress analysis, forecasting, and operational financial metrics while identifying opportunities to strengthen systems and processes.

Areas of Responsibility

• Provide overall leadership for the accounting and finance function supporting the organization’s operations.
• Direct the preparation and review of periodic financial statements, management reports, project financial reports, and related analyses.
• Oversee accounting operations, including general ledger activity, reconciliations, billing, receivables, payables, account management, and project‑related accounting.
• Maintain effective procedures surrounding financial controls, reporting accuracy, project cost tracking, and operational efficiency.
• Oversee job cost accounting and monitor labor, materials, subcontractor, equipment, and other direct and indirect project costs.
• Review work‑in‑progress schedules, project profitability, cost‑to‑complete information, committed costs, and job‑level financial performance.
• Partner with operational and project leadership to investigate cost variances, margin changes, budget performance, and other financial trends.
• Lead annual planning, project budgeting, forecasting, cash management, and ongoing evaluation of financial performance.
• Monitor contract‑related billing, accounts receivable, collections, retainage, and other project‑driven cash flow considerations.
• Oversee timely completion of monthly and annual close processes, including project accruals, cost allocations, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
• Review project forecasts and financial results to identify emerging risks, opportunities, and potential changes to expected profitability.
• Support leadership with financial analysis related to new projects, resource allocation, operational performance, and strategic planning.
• Coordinate with external advisors and financial partners on audits, tax matters, banking activities, bonding requirements, and other periodic financial requirements.
• Ensure accounting practices remain consistent with applicable accounting standards, regulatory obligations, internal policies, and industry requirements.
• Assess accounting systems, ERP functionality, reporting processes, and project accounting workflows and implement improvements that enhance scalability, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Recruit, supervise, mentor, and develop accounting personnel while establishing appropriate priorities, processes, and accountability.
• Participate in broader financial and operational initiatives as a senior member of the organization.

Keys

• 7+ years’ accounting/finance experience
• Strong construction background
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related
• Experience leading a team
• Forward looking, polished accounting leader
• CPA preferred

Leadership Profile

This person should be comfortable moving between high‑level financial planning and detailed project‑level analysis, taking ownership of financial processes, improving existing practices, developing people, and providing leadership with straightforward information that supports sound business decisions.

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