Director, Project Accounting – Lead Profitability & Growth

Duraserv Corp; Coppell (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401K with company match

Life insurance

Short-term disability

High-visibility role

On-site corporate environment

Job summary

DuraServ Corp in Coppell, TX is seeking a Director of Project Accounting to lead the job cost function and build a high-performing team. This executive role oversees job costing, revenue recognition, and project reporting across branches, partnering with field leadership and the CFO on controls and strategic finance initiatives.

You'll develop dashboards, drive profitability insights, ensure GAAP compliance, and scale processes for growth and acquisitions while maintaining audit-ready operations

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Project Accounting Team — setting clear performance expectations and fostering accountability.
• Oversee day-to-day project accounting functions: job costing, revenue recognition, WIP, and project financial reporting across branches.
• Establish and maintain project accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Review project financial performance across branches and translate analysis into actionable recommendations.
• Partner with Branch Leadership to improve profitability and cost management.
• Oversee budgets, forecasts, and cost-to-complete estimates; deliver timely reporting for decision-making.
• Develop dashboards and metrics providing visibility into project performance.

Skills

Project accounting

GAAP knowledge

Leadership

Financial analysis

ERP systems proficiency

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Financial reporting tools

Job description

DuraServ Corp in Coppell, TX is seeking a Director of Project Accounting to lead the job cost function and build a high-performing team. This executive role oversees job costing, revenue recognition, and project reporting across branches, partnering with field leadership and the CFO on controls and strategic finance initiatives.

You'll develop dashboards, drive profitability insights, ensure GAAP compliance, and scale processes for growth and acquisitions while maintaining audit-ready operations