Lead Project Accountant – Construction (Large Projects)

LHH; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan

PTO up to 15 days + Holidays

Paid parental leave up to 6 weeks

Annual discretionary bonus

Job summary

LHH, in partnership with a large specialty contractor, is seeking a Lead Project Accountant to head full-cycle project accounting for sizable construction programs. You will supervise a team, manage costing, and produce regular project financial reports for senior leadership.

The role requires 6+ years of project accounting experience in construction and proficiency with industry tools such as Sage, Viewpoint, and Procore. Washington, DC area preferred.

Qualifications

• Lead and manage a team of project accountants across multiple construction projects.
• Oversee full-cycle project costing: categorizing, recording, analyzing, and monitoring costs and billings.
• Ensure accurate financial processing, internal controls, and policy adherence.
• Develop and present project financial reports for leadership.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Project Managers to identify financial risks throughout the project life cycle.
• Drive policy and process improvements for the project accounting function.
• Monitor performance, conduct variance analysis, and support forecasts and budgets.

Skills

6+ years of accounting experience

Supervisory experience

Project accounting knowledge

Experience with large projects

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Tools

Sage

Viewpoint

Procore

Job description

LHH, in partnership with a large specialty contractor, is seeking a Lead Project Accountant to head full-cycle project accounting for sizable construction programs. You will supervise a team, manage costing, and produce regular project financial reports for senior leadership.

The role requires 6+ years of project accounting experience in construction and proficiency with industry tools such as Sage, Viewpoint, and Procore. Washington, DC area preferred.