Director of Accounting

Ferretti Search; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Hybrid work structure

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Director of Accounting for a growing construction and real estate organization in Charlotte, NC. This hybrid role involves financial oversight, budgeting, and collaboration with senior leadership. The ideal candidate has 7+ years in accounting within project-based environments and holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, with CPA preferred. You'll step into a high-visibility role enhancing financial processes and strategies while enjoying flexible work arrangements.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience in construction or real estate.
• Proven ability to mentor teams and drive continuous improvement.
• Experienced in budgeting, forecasting, and financial oversight.

Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting operations including financial reporting.
• Oversee job cost tracking and project financial analysis.
• Strengthen internal controls for accuracy and compliance.

Skills

Job costing

Financial statement preparation

Collaboration across departments

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA preferred

Job description

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Base pay range

$140,000.00/yr - $160,000.00/yr

Direct message the job poster from Ferretti Search

Ferretti Search is delighted to partner with a growing construction and real estate organization to locate their next Director of Accounting.

• Location: Charlotte, NC (Hybrid: In office Tuesday–Thursday)


• Compensation: $140,000–$160,000 base + annual bonus


• Schedule: Full-time, hybrid work structure

What’s in it for you?

• Leadership Opportunity: Step into a high-visibility role overseeing the accounting function for a dynamic construction/real estate portfolio.


• Strategic Influence: Partner with senior leadership to enhance financial processes, reporting accuracy, and long-term financial strategy.


• Balanced Flexibility: Enjoy a hybrid schedule with in-office collaboration Tuesday through Thursday and remote work options on Monday and Friday.

What will your day look like?

• Financial Oversight: Lead all accounting operations including general ledger, job cost accounting, month-end close, and financial reporting.


• Project & Property Reporting: Oversee job cost tracking, WIP schedules, property-level reporting, capitalization, and project financial analysis.


• Internal Controls: Strengthen policies, procedures, and controls to ensure accuracy and compliance across the organization.


• Budgeting & Forecasting: Support leadership by preparing budgets, cash flow projections, and variance analyses.


• Process & Systems Improvement: Evaluate and enhance financial systems and workflows to support growth and operational efficiency.


• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with operations, development, and project management teams to align financial insights with business objectives.

Who are you?

• Experienced Accounting Leader: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA strongly preferred.


• Industry Background: 7+ years of progressive accounting experience within construction, real estate, or a related project-based environment.


• Strong Technical Skills: Skilled in job costing, project accounting, and financial statement preparation.


• Leadership Mindset: Proven ability to mentor teams, collaborate across departments, and drive continuous improvement.


• Analytical & Detail-Oriented: Capable of delivering accurate financial insights to support operational and strategic decisions.

Application & Contact Information

If this opportunity isn’t the perfect match, that’s OK! Ferretti Search is actively recruiting accounting and finance professionals across the Carolinas. Contact Chris Machon at [e-mail] to explore additional opportunities.