Lead Project Accountant – Construction (Large-Scale Projects)

LHH; Washington, Baltimore (District of Columbia, MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

LHH, in partnership with a large specialty contractor, seeks a Lead Project Accountant to head full-cycle project accounting for major construction projects. You will supervise junior colleagues and drive cost control across multiple sites.

The role emphasizes training, coaching, and ensuring accurate financial reporting, with a focus on large-scale projects and proactive risk management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in accounting/finance.
• 6+ years of accounting experience in construction or project-based industries.
• Supervisory experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of project accountants across multiple construction projects.
• Manage all phases of construction job costing, including cost categorization and billings.
• Ensure timely processing of transactions and enforce internal controls.
• Develop and present project financial reports for leadership.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to manage risks and change orders.
• Drive policy and system improvements for project accounting processes.
• Monitor performance, conduct variance analysis, and support budgeting.

Skills

Team leadership

Financial analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Sage

Viewpoint

Procore

Excel

Job description

LHH, in partnership with a large specialty contractor, seeks a Lead Project Accountant to head full-cycle project accounting for major construction projects. You will supervise junior colleagues and drive cost control across multiple sites.

The role emphasizes training, coaching, and ensuring accurate financial reporting, with a focus on large-scale projects and proactive risk management.