Onsite Lead Project Accountant — Construction Billing & WIP

CFS; Minnetonka (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS in Minnetonka, MN seeks a Lead Project Accountant to lead construction billing, job cost, WIP, POC revenue recognition, and AP. You will manage a small team, train staff, and partner closely with Project Managers and the Finance team to standardize processes and improve profitability visibility.

The role emphasizes strong Excel and ERP skills, with ownership of monthly close, reporting enhancements, and workflow improvements across multiple projects.

Qualifications

• Leadership of a project accounting and AP team with hands-on control.
• Experience with construction billing, job costing, WIP, and revenue recognition.
• Strong Excel and ERP/technology skills for reporting and improvements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee construction billing, job cost accounting, WIP, and month-end close.
• Lead and train a small team; ensure quality control and consistency.
• Partner with Project Managers and Finance to improve cost visibility and processes.

Skills

Leadership

Project accounting

WIP tracking

Job cost accounting

POC revenue recognition

Accounts payable

Excel

ERP systems

Process improvement

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

CFS in Minnetonka, MN seeks a Lead Project Accountant to lead construction billing, job cost, WIP, POC revenue recognition, and AP. You will manage a small team, train staff, and partner closely with Project Managers and the Finance team to standardize processes and improve profitability visibility.

The role emphasizes strong Excel and ERP skills, with ownership of monthly close, reporting enhancements, and workflow improvements across multiple projects.