Regional Accounting Lead — Project-Based Finance Leader

J2T Recruiting; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with 4% match

Unlimited PTO

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Life and disability coverage

Job summary

J2T Recruiting seeks a Regional Accounting Manager to own the region's accounting operations end-to-end. You will lead a team, partner with field operations and senior finance, and drive project-based financial discipline from WIP to revenue recognition.

You'll collaborate with the Divisional CFO and FP&A, shaping strategy while performing hands-on tasks to ensure accurate cost control and reporting. This is an in-office, leadership position located in Cedar Rapids, IA.

Qualifications

• 6–10+ years of progressive accounting experience in a project-based environment (construction industry preferred).
• Direct people leadership over accounting functions.
• Active CPA designation is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own regional accounting: oversee month-end close, billing, payroll, cash applications and financial reporting in accordance with GAAP and company policy.
• Drive project accounting and WIP: coordinate with Project Controls to direct job setup, cost coding, percentage-of-completion calculations and revenue recognition.
• Partner with operations: work directly with project managers and operational teams to resolve discrepancies in margins, costs and WIP, ensuring clear job-level visibility.
• Lead and develop people: coach and mentor a team of accounting professionals, setting high standards for accuracy, timeliness and process quality.
• Strengthen controls and strategy: maintain strong internal controls, partner with FP&A on financial alignment, and keep improving regional accounting processes.

Skills

6–10+ years project accounting

CPA designation (preferred)

Experience with job costing and WIP

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

Tools

Accounting systems

Job description

J2T Recruiting seeks a Regional Accounting Manager to own the region's accounting operations end-to-end. You will lead a team, partner with field operations and senior finance, and drive project-based financial discipline from WIP to revenue recognition.

You'll collaborate with the Divisional CFO and FP&A, shaping strategy while performing hands-on tasks to ensure accurate cost control and reporting. This is an in-office, leadership position located in Cedar Rapids, IA.