Revenue Accounting Manager

Cherry Bekaert Recruiting & Staffing Services; Washington; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Bekaert Recruiting & Staffing Services seeks a Revenue Accounting Manager to lead revenue recognition, project accounting, and financial analysis for a construction-focused firm. You will oversee ASC 606 compliance, advise on cost-to-complete, and mentor a team of 4–5 project accountants.

You'll partner with Project Managers and Finance leadership to ensure accurate reporting, support month-end close, and participate in audits. Strong Excel and ERP experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• CPA or CPA candidate strongly preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience in construction/project-based revenue recognition.
• 2+ years of supervisory or management experience.
• Strong knowledge of ASC 606 revenue recognition guidance and POC methodologies.
• Experience preparing and managing Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules.
• Advanced Excel skills and financial modeling experience.
• Experience with construction ERP systems such as Sage 300 CRE, Procore, Viewpoint, Foundation, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Own month-end and quarter-end revenue recognition for construction projects per ASC 606/POC.
• Partner with Project Managers to review budgets, costs to complete, and billing schedules.
• Forecast job costs across active projects; update estimates-to-complete and cost trends.
• Mentor and manage 4-5 Project Accountants for accurate revenue recognition.
• Prepare and analyze WIP schedules; reconcile to GL.
• Review and approve project revenue entries, change orders, and contract mods.
• Monitor profitability; identify variances, overruns, and delays.
• Collaborate with Billing to align invoicing with revenue recognition.
• Support month-end close with journals and reconciliations.
• Prepare audit schedules and assist auditors during reviews.
• Develop and enhance revenue recognition controls and processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting and communication across teams.
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis to Finance leadership.
• Train and develop junior accounting staff.

Skills

Revenue recognition

Forecasting

Team leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA or CPA candidate

Tools

Sage 300 CRE

Procore

Viewpoint

Foundation

Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP)

Job description

Exciting opportunity for a Revenue Accounting Manager to provide leadership in revenue recognition, project accounting, and financial analysis for a stable and growing construction firm. This position reports to the Controller and will work closely with Project Managers, Operations, and Finance leadership in a highly collaborative environment. This individual will be responsible for overseeing revenue recognition across complex, long-term projects, while ensuring compliance with ASC 606 and percentage-of-completion accounting standards. The role offers exposure to forecasting, project profitability analysis, process improvement initiatives, and team leadership while supporting month-end close, financial reporting, and audit requirements.

Responsibilities

• Own the month-end and quarter-end revenue recognition process for construction projects, ensuring compliance with ASC 606 and percentage-of-completion (POC) accounting standards.
• Partner with Project Managers to review job cost budgets, estimated costs to complete, and billing schedules to ensure accurate revenue and margin reporting.
• Lead forecasting of job costs across active projects, updating estimates-to-complete and identifying cost trends that may impact revenue and profitability.
• Manage and mentor a growing team of 4-5 Project Accountants, ensuring consistent job cost tracking, timely revenue recognition, and alignment between project-level accounting and overall financial reporting.
• Prepare and analyze Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules, identifying over-billings and under-billings and reconciling balances to the general ledger.
• Review and approve project-level revenue entries, change orders, and contract modifications for appropriate accounting treatment.
• Monitor project profitability and proactively identify variances, cost overruns, and schedule delays that may impact financial results.
• Collaborate with the Project Accounting and Billing teams to ensure invoicing aligns with contractual terms and recognized revenue.
• Support the Financial Controller during month-end close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and revenue-related variance analysis.
• Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation related to revenue recognition and assist external auditors during annual audits and reviews.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance internal controls, policies, and procedures related to revenue recognition and project accounting.
• Identify opportunities to improve revenue reporting processes, WIP accuracy, and communication between Finance, Operations, and Project Management teams.
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis and reporting to Finance leadership.
• Assist in training, coaching, and developing junior accounting and project accounting staff.

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA or CPA candidate strongly preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience, with significant exposure to construction, engineering, or project-based revenue recognition environments.
• 2+ years of supervisory or management experience.
• Strong knowledge of ASC 606 revenue recognition guidance and percentage-of-completion accounting methodologies.
• Experience preparing, analyzing, and managing Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules.
• Proven ability to forecast job costs and manage estimates-to-complete across multiple active projects.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and financial modeling.
• Experience with construction ERP systems such as Sage 300 CRE, Procore, Viewpoint, Foundation, or similar platforms.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with Project Managers, Operations, and Finance leadership in a fast-paced project environment.
• Experience leading, mentoring, and developing Project Accountants or accounting staff.
• Public accounting experience in audit or advisory services is a plus.