Onsite Construction Accounting Manager

LHH; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with an established, growing construction organization in the Fort Lauderdale area seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to join its team.

This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for someone with a strong construction accounting background who enjoys overseeing day-to-day accounting operations, managing a team, and partnering with project and operational leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Strong accounting experience within the construction industry.
• Previous accounting management or supervisory experience.
• Experience with job costing, WIP reporting, and construction revenue recognition.
• Familiarity with subcontractor accounting, payment applications, and construction billing processes.
• Experience working within a multi-project construction organization.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations including general ledger, month-end close, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and financial reporting.
• Manage and mentor a team of four accounting professionals.
• Oversee construction project accounting, including job costing, WIP schedules, and revenue recognition.
• Review project costs, budgets, cost-to-complete estimates, and financial performance.
• Support subcontractor accounting, including payment applications and billing.
• Partner with project managers and operational leadership for accurate project financial reporting.
• Assist with process improvements, internal controls, and overall accounting efficiency.
• Support financial statement preparation and reconciliations.

Skills

Team leadership

Construction accounting

GL accounting

Excel skills

Project accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Construction accounting software

Job description

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with an established, growing construction organization in the Fort Lauderdale area seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to join its team.

This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for someone with a strong construction accounting background who enjoys overseeing day-to-day accounting operations, managing a team, and partnering with project and operational leadership.