Hybrid Senior Construction Accounting Leader

Facility Services Management, Inc; Clarksville (TN); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Facility Services, Inc. in Clarksville, TN, seeks a Senior Accounting Manager – Construction to oversee accounting operations for multiple construction projects, ensure GAAP compliance, and provide financial analysis and forecasting to operational leadership.

You will manage job costing, WIP reporting, revenue recognition, and contract billing, while mentoring staff and coordinating with project managers to optimize profitability in a fast-paced contractor environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA or CMA preferred.
• 7–10 years of progressive accounting experience, including 3–5 years construction accounting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations for construction projects and related business activities.
• Manage month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Prepare and review financial statements, project profitability reports, and management reports.
• Ensure accuracy of general ledger activity and project-related accounting transactions.
• Monitor and analyze project financial performance, budgets, labor costs, and forecasting.
• Maintain and review Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules and revenue recognition calculations.
• Oversee job costing and project accounting functions for multiple projects and contracts.
• Monitor contract billing, progress billings, retainage, and change orders.
• Review subcontractor invoices, lien waivers, and project cost allocations.
• Ensure compliance with construction contracts, government contract requirements, and applicable accounting standards.
• Partner with project managers and operational leadership to support project financial performance and cost control initiatives.
• Analyze project variances and provide recommendations to improve profitability and operational efficiency.

Skills

Construction accounting

Job costing

WIP reporting

Financial analysis

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA or CMA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Deltek

Sage/Viewpoint

Job description

Facility Services, Inc. in Clarksville, TN, seeks a Senior Accounting Manager – Construction to oversee accounting operations for multiple construction projects, ensure GAAP compliance, and provide financial analysis and forecasting to operational leadership.

You will manage job costing, WIP reporting, revenue recognition, and contract billing, while mentoring staff and coordinating with project managers to optimize profitability in a fast-paced contractor environment.