Director of Accounting | Construction Finance Leader

Atrium Staffing LLC; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Employee assistance program

Bonuses/commissions

Job summary

Atrium Staffing LLC on behalf of our client seeks a Director of Accounting in West Palm Beach, FL to oversee financial management for a construction company and partner with the executive team on reporting and strategy.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in accounting, at least 3 in leadership within construction, and strong knowledge of construction accounting principles. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive accounting and financial management experience.
• At least 3 years in a leadership role within the construction industry.
• Thorough understanding of construction accounting: revenue recognition, WIP, and POC.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning to align with goals.
• Oversee AP, AR, payroll, and general ledger functions.
• Develop internal controls, policies, and procedures to safeguard assets and ensure compliance.
• Oversee project accounting: cost tracking, revenue recognition, and job costing analysis.
• Prepare financial statements, variance reports, and KPIs to monitor profitability and health.
• Coordinate with project managers and executives on budgets and risk mitigation.
• Manage cash flow, banking relationships, and financing activities.
• Lead the annual audit process and deliverables.
• Provide strategic financial guidance to senior management.
• Mentor accounting staff and promote accountability.

Skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

Budgeting & forecasting

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or CMA preferred

Tools

SAGE software

Job description

Atrium Staffing LLC on behalf of our client seeks a Director of Accounting in West Palm Beach, FL to oversee financial management for a construction company and partner with the executive team on reporting and strategy.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in accounting, at least 3 in leadership within construction, and strong knowledge of construction accounting principles. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.