Director of Project Accounting - Lead & Scale Growth

Action Automatic Door Company; Coppell (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

DuraServ is seeking a Director of Project Accounting to lead the Job Cost Accounting team, oversee project costing, revenue recognition, and WIP reporting, and partner with CFO on controls and strategic finance initiatives. This on-site role focuses on accuracy, scalability, and leadership across multiple branches.

You will develop dashboards, drive profitability through disciplined cost management, and ensure audit-ready operations in a growing, acquisition-driven organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• 8+ years progressive accounting/finance experience including project accounting and job costing.
• 5+ years leadership experience managing accounting/finance teams.
• Advanced proficiency in ERP systems, Microsoft Excel, and financial reporting tools.
• Strong command of GAAP and internal controls in a project-based environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Project Accounting Team with clear performance expectations.
• Oversee day-to-day project accounting: job costing, revenue recognition, WIP, and reporting.
• Establish policies, procedures, and internal controls to support scalable growth and audit readiness.
• Analyze branch profitability, variances, and cost trends; translate into actionable recommendations.
• Partner with Branch Leadership to improve profitability and cost management.
• Oversee budgets, forecasts, and cost-to-complete estimates; deliver timely reports.
• Develop dashboards and metrics for visibility into project performance.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
• Support audits, ERP implementations, and strategic finance initiatives.
• Build scalable processes to absorb growth and acquisitions.

Skills

Project accounting

Job costing

GAAP

Leadership

ERP systems

Excel

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP software

Job description

DuraServ is seeking a Director of Project Accounting to lead the Job Cost Accounting team, oversee project costing, revenue recognition, and WIP reporting, and partner with CFO on controls and strategic finance initiatives. This on-site role focuses on accuracy, scalability, and leadership across multiple branches.

You will develop dashboards, drive profitability through disciplined cost management, and ensure audit-ready operations in a growing, acquisition-driven organization.