Regional Accounting Manager

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

• Total ownership: step into a true leadership position where you own the regional accounting function end to end without being micromanaged or siloed.
• Fast-paced and project-driven: your work shows up directly in real-world project profitability.
• Cross-functional influence: work daily with the Divisional CFO, FP&A, Project Controls and the field operations teams.
• Strategic and hands-on: a leadership role with the autonomy to dig into the details and solve the operational puzzles yourself.

Why This Job - Regional Accounting Manager

Join a fast-moving, project-based company as the Regional Accounting Manager to own the region's overall financial and accounting operations. It's a newly created seat: the company has grown from 1,000 people to 8,700 in under two years and just took its finance team regional. Reporting to the Regional Director of FP&A and partnering with the Divisional CFO, this role is built for a strategic yet hands-on leader who thrives in cross-functional environments and understands project-based accounting inside and out.

Rather than sitting behind a desk running routine closes from a distance, you'll actively partner with operational and project leaders to dissect WIP schedules, analyze job costs, and drive accountability across billing, payroll and cash applications. A great opportunity to lead a dedicated team while serving as a key financial advisor to the business.

What You'll Actually Do:

• 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.

To Be Successful in This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• 6 to 10+ years of progressive accounting experience in a project-based environment (construction industry preferred).
• Deep expertise in job costing, WIP schedules, percentage-of-completion accounting and revenue recognition.
• Direct people leadership over accounting functions.
• Direct experience partnering with field operations and project leadership to solve financial issues.
• Active CPA designation is strongly preferred.
• Fluency with accounting systems and technology, with a mindset for process improvement.

Where and How Much:

• Target Compensation: $115,000 to $130,000 base plus a 10% discretionary bonus
• Location: Cedar Rapids, IA. In office
• Benefits: 401(k) with a 4% match, unlimited PTO, medical, dental and vision, life and disability coverage