Project Accounting Manager

Comfort Systems USA, Inc.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional health benefits

Paid medical coverage

Training and leadership development

Long-term career growth

401(k) match and PTO

Job summary

Comfort Systems USA, Inc. in Fort Worth is seeking a Project Accounting Manager to lead the project accounting function, oversee setup, costs, billing, and forecasting, and partner with project managers to improve accuracy and accountability.

The role reports to the Controller, requires 7+ years in accounting with 5+ in construction, and offers strong benefits and advancement opportunities within a growth‑oriented company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field.
• At least 7 years of progressive accounting experience, including 5 years in construction or project accounting.
• 2+ years of supervisory or team-lead experience.
• Strong knowledge of construction job costing, forecasting, WIP, revenue recognition, retainage, and billing.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP, reporting, and document-management systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Project Accountants; establish priorities and performance expectations; support hiring, onboarding, training, evaluations, succession, and cross-training.
• Oversee project setup, contract entry, budgets, cost codes, billing requirements, and financial structures in company systems.
• Ensure labor, equipment, material, subcontract costs and commitments are recorded accurately and investigate variances.
• Lead monthly project forecasting and WIP processes; review forecasts for completeness and reasonableness; identify profitability trends and corrective actions.
• Support revenue recognition calculations and ensure project accounting practices follow policy, contractual requirements, and controls.
• Oversee AIA, progress, unit-price, time-and-material billing; monitor retainage, unbilled revenue, and billing backlog; help resolve billing questions or disputes.
• Support monthly and year-end close; review project financials and profitability reports, and prepare management analyses.
• Partner with project and operations leaders on job-cost accuracy, forecast quality, cash flow, closeout, and financial risk.
• Maintain internal controls and lead improvements to ERP, reporting, and project accounting processes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Forecasting

Attention to detail

Deadline management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/business or related field

Tools

COINS

Workday

Power BI

ERP systems

Job description

About Us:

Since 1980, DynaTen Corporation (a Comfort Systems USA Company) has delivered high-quality Commercial Construction and Service Solutions across the greater North Texas market. We partner with our clients to provide technical expertise and high-level execution on every project. As a result, DynaTen is a trusted provider of HVAC, Plumbing, and Building Automation Controls solutions.

Our culture is built on accountability, teamwork, and a commitment to developing our people. We take pride in promoting from within, supporting both field and office teams, and delivering results the right way. We offer strong long-term career opportunities, excellent benefits, and a positive, team-oriented work environment.

Position Summary

The Project Accounting Manager leads DynaTen’s project accounting function and develops the Project Accountant team. The role oversees project setup, job-cost accounting, forecasting, work-in-progress reporting, construction billing, revenue recognition support, project closeout, and related controls while partnering with Project Managers, Project Executives, and Operations leadership to improve financial accuracy, visibility, and accountability. This position reports to the Controller.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop Project Accountants; establish priorities and performance expectations; and support hiring, onboarding, training, evaluations, succession, and cross-training.
• Oversee project setup, contract entry, budgets, cost codes, billing requirements, and financial structures in company systems.
• Ensure labor, equipment, material, subcontract, and other project costs and commitments are recorded accurately and investigate unusual variances.
• Lead the monthly project forecasting and work-in-progress processes; review forecasts for completeness and reasonableness; and identify profitability trends, margin risk, and corrective actions.
• Support revenue recognition calculations and ensure project accounting practices follow company policy, contractual requirements, and established accounting controls.
• Oversee AIA, progress, unit-price, and time-and-material billing; monitor retainage, unbilled revenue, and billing backlog; and help resolve customer billing questions or disputes.
• Support monthly and year-end close, review project financial and profitability reports, and prepare clear management analyses and executive reporting.
• Partner with project and operations leaders on job-cost accuracy, forecast quality, cash flow, closeout, and financial risk throughout the project lifecycle.
• Maintain effective internal controls, provide documentation for internal and external audits, and lead approved improvements to ERP, reporting, and project accounting processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• At least 7 years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 5 years of construction or project accounting experience and 2 years of supervisory or team-lead experience.
• Strong knowledge of construction job costing, forecasting, work-in-progress reporting, revenue recognition, retainage, subcontract accounting, cost-code structures, and construction billing.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with construction accounting, ERP, reporting, and document-management systems.
• Demonstrated ability to review project financial statements and job-cost reports, identify material variances or margin erosion, and explain findings to operational leaders.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, judgment, data-accuracy, confidentiality, and deadline-management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA, CMA, or other relevant accounting credential.
• Commercial mechanical, specialty-contractor, or multi-entity construction accounting experience.
• Experience with COINS, Workday, Power BI, or similar accounting and reporting platforms.
• Experience supporting a publicly traded parent company, internal audit requirements, or complex project portfolios.

What you can expect

• Exceptional health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid Employee-Only Medical Coverage.
• In-house and manufacturer-led training and leadership development.
• Long-term career growth into operations, sales, technical, and/or leadership roles.
• Comprehensive benefits package and employer-sponsored professional memberships.
• 401(k) match, PTO, holiday pay, and more.
• Eligibility for the annual incentive program based on role and plan terms.

Working Conditions

Work is performed primarily in a professional office environment. The employee regularly uses a computer, telephone, and standard office equipment and may sit or stand for extended periods. The role requires frequent communication, close visual work, and occasional movement of office materials weighing up to 15 pounds.

EEO Statement

Comfort Systems USA, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, age, or any other status protected by law. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment.

The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by an employee assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, and local variances. Management retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.

This job description does not state or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee in this position. Employees may be required to follow other job-related instructions and perform other job-related duties requested by an authorized person. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. The requirements listed are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, and employment remains at will.