Senior Accounting Manager

Grayson Search Partners; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

Grayson Search Partners in Chicago seeks a senior construction accounting leader to own the monthly close, oversee WIP, job costing, revenue recognition, and project accounting. You will drive accuracy, controls, and timely reporting.

Lead a Project Accountant, partner with senior leadership, and advance efficient processes. A strong construction accounting background and 7+ years of experience are required.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Strong construction accounting background.
• Proficiency in Excel and accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Own the monthly close and financial reporting.
• Oversee WIP, job costing, revenue recognition, and project accounting.
• Review progress billings and lien waivers.
• Assist with cash flow forecasting, banking, and financial reporting.
• Oversee payroll and related accounting processes.
• Manage a Project Accountant.
• Improve accounting processes, controls, and reporting.
• Identify opportunities to increase efficiency and introduce construction accounting best practices.

Skills

Excel

Accounting systems

Construction accounting

Analytical skills

Communication

Collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Job description

• Own the monthly close and financial reporting
• Oversee WIP, job costing, revenue recognition, and project accounting
• Review progress billings and lien waivers
• Assist with cash flow forecasting, banking, and financial reporting
• Oversee payroll and related accounting processes
• Manage a Project Accountant
• Improve accounting processes, controls, and reporting
• Identify opportunities to increase efficiency and introduce construction accounting best practices

What We're Looking For

• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Proficiency in Excel and accounting systems
• Strong construction accounting background
• Managerial experience preferred

Hands-on experience with:

• Month-end close
• WIP
• Job costing
• Progress billing
• Revenue recognition
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

This Is Why You Want This Role

• Feel the difference that your work makes.
• Get out of the weeds. Step into a true leadership opportunity where you’ll influence projects, financial strategy, and the broader business.
• Senior Leadership Collaboration: Partner directly with senior leadership and have a voice in important business decisions.
• Move Further in your career: Bring your construction accounting expertise to an organization that is open to new ideas, smarter processes, and better ways of working.

If you're a construction accounting professional ready for more ownership, influence, and leadership, this is an opportunity worth exploring.