Project Accounting Manager

The Annex Group; Fishers (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Annex Group is seeking a Project Accounting Manager in Fishers, IN to lead the project accounting team and ensure accurate, timely financial reporting across our construction and development portfolio.

You will supervise Project Accountants, review AIA draw packages, manage vendor invoices, and coordinate funding with lenders and municipalities while upholding GAAP and internal controls.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in accounting (CPA a plus).
• 5+ years in construction accounting, including overseeing jobs.
• LIHTC experience a plus.
• Experience supervising an accounting team preferred.
• Strong experience in AP, job cost, and GL reconciliation.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, training, and day-to-day supervision to the Project Accountant team, including workload distribution and performance management.
• Review and approve monthly AIA/G702 & G703 draw packages prepared by Project Accountants across all assigned projects.
• Prepare self-assigned projects monthly draw packages and financial reports.
• Oversee review and processing of vendor invoices and subcontractor AIA billings for accuracy and compliance.
• Oversee preparation and final review of funding request packages submitted to municipalities, banks, and partners.
• Monitor monthly bank statement reconciliations and general ledger entries across the project portfolio for accuracy and completeness.
• Establish and enforce deadlines to ensure timely, accurate financial reporting across all projects.
• Perform high-level review of project financials, including budget-to-actual analysis, job cost tracking, and variance reporting.
• Identify and escalate financial risks, funding gaps, or compliance issues across the project portfolio to the Director of Accounting.
• Oversee tax return and cost certification preparation in coordination with external auditors and accountants.
• Oversee subcontractor contract compliance and lien waiver tracking across all projects.
• Standardize and continuously improve project accounting processes, controls, and reporting templates across the team.
• Serve as a key liaison between project accounting, senior leadership, lenders, investors, and third-party partners.
• Support the onboarding of new projects, including chart of accounts setup, budget loading, and funding structure review.

Skills

Leadership

GAAP

Excel

Financial modeling

Communication

Project accounting

Job cost

GL reconciliation

Team management

Attention to detail

Education

Accounting degree

Tools

Jonas Premier

MS Office

Job description

Description

THE ANNEX GROUP’S MISSION STATEMENT

To create a positive impact with the people who live, work and are involved in our communities.

The Annex Group is seeking qualified individuals searching for careers not jobs and can operate with a team first approach. If you are someone who wants to assist in our mission and make an impact, come join our team.

Position Overview

The Project Accounting Manager is responsible for the oversight of project-level accounting across the company's active construction and development portfolio. This role supervises and supports a team of Project Accountants, ensures accurate and timely financial reporting at the project level, and serves as the primary point of accountability for the financial integrity of projects from construction through closeout. The Project Accounting Manager works closely with the Director of Accounting, project teams, lenders, investors, and municipalities to ensure funding, compliance, and reporting obligations are met across all projects.

Essential Duties

• Provide leadership, training, and day-to-day supervision to the Project Accountant team, including workload distribution and performance management.
• Review and approve monthly AIA/G702 & G703 draw packages prepared by Project Accountants across all assigned projects.
• Prepare self-assigned projects monthly draw packages and financial reports.
• Oversee review and processing of vendor invoices and subcontractor AIA billings for accuracy and compliance.
• Oversee preparation and final review of funding request packages submitted to municipalities, banks, and partners.
• Monitor monthly bank statement reconciliations and general ledger entries across the project portfolio for accuracy and completeness.
• Establish and enforce deadlines to ensure timely, accurate financial reporting across all projects.
• Perform high-level review of project financials, including budget-to-actual analysis, job cost tracking, and variance reporting.
• Identify and escalat*e* financial risks, funding gaps, or compliance issues across the project portfolio to the Director of Accounting.
• Oversee tax return and cost certification preparation in coordination with external auditors and accountants.
• Oversee subcontractor contract compliance and lien waiver tracking across all projects.
• Standardize and continuously improve project accounting processes, controls, and reporting templates across the team.
• Serve as a key liaison between project accounting, senior leadership, lenders, investors, and third-party partners.
• Support the onboarding of new projects, including chart of accounts setup, budget loading, and funding structure review.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with Disabilities To Perform The Essential Functions.

• Undergraduate degree required in accounting (CPA a plus)
• A minimum of 6-8 years of experience in construction accounting, including preparing, reviewing and overseeing construction jobs.
• LIHTC experience a plus.
• Prior experience supervising, mentoring, or managing an accounting team preferred.
• Advanced experience in Accounts Payable, Job Cost, and GL reconciliation, with the ability to review and approve the work of others.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize across a portfolio of multiple, simultaneous projects.
• Strong work ethic with demonstrated desire to grow with a growing company.
• Ambitious, self-directed individual suited to a fun, flexible working environment.
• Excellent leadership, delegation, and team-building skills.
• Must be a proficient, confident communicator and listener, comfortable presenting financial information to leadership, lenders, and partners.
• Ability to manage frequent interruptions while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines across the team.
• Must have a valid U.S. driver's license.

Technical/Computer Skills

• Excellent quantitative analysis and financial modeling skills (using Excel) are required.
• Strong understanding of GAAP accounting.
• Multi-Family or Low-Income Housing Tax Credit knowledge required.
• Jonas Premier experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of MS Office software programs necessary.
• Ability and willingness to effectively use and champion other job-related technology tools across the team.

Physical Demands

• Frequent walking, standing, sitting within the work area.
• Driving to/from locations for business-related purposes.

Work Environment

• The work environment is that of a fast-paced office with minimal to high noise levels.
• This position requires working independently as well as leading and collaborating with a team.
• This position requires verbal and face-to-face contact with others daily, including staff, leadership, and external partners.
• Frequent use of a computer is necessary.
• This position requires the use of all general office equipment.
• The position requires client and project information to be maintained appropriately and confidentially.