Senior Accounting Manager

8020 Consulting; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Performance-based bonus plans

Full medical, dental, and vision cover

401(k) with employer match

PTO and holidays

Training, mentorship, and educational支

Job summary

8020 Consulting in Dallas–Fort Worth seeks an Accounting Professional (Manager or above) to join our growing team. You’ll serve as a trusted advisor to CFOs, Controllers, private equity sponsors, and executive leadership, solving complex accounting, finance, and systems challenges.

The ideal candidate will quickly understand a client’s environment, lead the accounting function and related ERP transformations, and deliver meaningful improvements with minimal travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience at the Manager, Senior Manager, Controller, Assistant Controller, or similar level.
• Significant construction industry experience required.
• Strong understanding of construction accounting, including job costing, WIP, project accounting, revenue recognition, and financial reporting.
• Demonstrated experience leading accounting teams and partnering with operational and executive leadership.
• Strong ERP/accounting systems experience, with ability to evaluate systems, identify gaps, and drive improvements.
• Proven experience with ERP implementations, accounting system conversions, integrations, or major system upgrades.
• Experience leading or supporting finance and accounting process improvement and transformation initiatives.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, month-end close, financial reporting, internal controls, and accounting operations.
• Ability to work hands-on in complex or evolving environments and quickly establish structure, processes, and priorities.
• CPA or other relevant professional designation preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an interim Controller or senior accounting leader for construction/project-based organizations.
• Lead accounting transformations, system implementations, and process improvements.
• Strengthen job costing, WIP, project accounting, and financial reporting processes.
• Oversee ERP implementations, system conversions, and finance technology initiatives.
• Evaluate existing accounting systems and recommend improvements, integrations, and automation opportunities.
• Manage system implementations from requirements gathering to go-live with vendors.

Skills

Accounting leadership

Construction industry experience

ERP systems proficiency

Finance transformation

Communication & collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

CPA or equivalent designation preferred

Tools

ERP platforms

Job description

8020 Consulting is seeking a strong Accounting Professional (Manager or above) to join our growing Dallas-Fort Worth team. This opportunity is ideal for someone who combines deep accounting expertise with construction industry experience and strong systems, ERP, and implementation capabilities.

As a full-time consultant, you’ll serve as a trusted advisor to CFOs, Controllers, private equity sponsors, and executive leadership teams, helping clients solve complex accounting, finance, and operational challenges.

The ideal candidate is someone who can step into an organization, quickly understand its accounting environment, identify opportunities for improvement, and lead both the accounting function and the systems/process transformation needed to support growth.

Projects are matched to your expertise and designed to stretch your skills while delivering meaningful impact—without the need for extensive travel.

Examples of Recent Engagements

• Serving as an interim Controller or senior accounting leader for a growing construction or project-based organization
• Leading accounting transformations for construction, engineering, contracting, and other project-driven businesses
• Improving month-end close, financial reporting, and accounting processes across multi-entity organizations
• Strengthening job costing, WIP, project accounting, and financial reporting processes
• Leading ERP implementations, accounting system conversions, and finance technology initiatives
• Evaluating existing accounting systems and recommending improvements, integrations, and automation opportunities
• Managing system implementations from requirements gathering and vendor selection through configuration, testing, data migration, training, and go-live
• Standardizing accounting processes and controls across multiple entities, business units, or projects
• Supporting acquisitions, integrations, and carve-outs, including accounting system and process integration
• Partnering with operations and project teams to improve financial visibility, reporting, and business processes
• Advising CFOs and executive leadership on accounting operations, systems strategy, process improvement, and scalability

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 7+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, with experience at the Manager, Senior Manager, Controller, Assistant Controller, or similar level
• Significant construction industry experience required, preferably within construction, general contracting, specialty contracting, engineering, or other project-based businesses
• Strong understanding of construction accounting, including job costing, WIP, project accounting, revenue recognition, and financial reporting
• Demonstrated experience leading accounting teams and partnering with operational and executive leadership
• Strong ERP/accounting systems experience, with the ability to evaluate systems, identify gaps, and drive improvements
• Proven experience with ERP implementations, accounting system conversions, integrations, or major system upgrades
• Experience leading or supporting finance and accounting process improvement and transformation initiatives
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, month-end close, financial reporting, internal controls, and accounting operations
• Ability to work hands-on in complex or evolving environments and quickly establish structure, processes, and priorities
• Strong analytical, project management, communication, and problem-solving skills
• CPA or other relevant professional designation preferred, but not required

Why Join 8020?

• Do challenging, varied work without changing jobs
• Be part of a culture that values your expertise and respects your contributions
• Collaborate closely with firm leadership and high-performing peers
• Skip the politics and focus on what matters—great work and measurable impact
• See your efforts recognized, rewarded, and instrumental to company success
• Competitive base salary with paid bench time (full-time employment, not contract)
• Performance-based bonus plans
• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with employer match
• PTO, company and floating holidays
• Ongoing training, mentorship, and educational reimbursement
• Robust professional development resources

Who We Are

8020 Consulting brings deep finance and accounting expertise to clients ranging from Fortune 50 corporations to venture-backed startups. We deliver high-impact solutions across the full scope of the CFO's office from strategic analysis and process improvements to system implementations and transaction support.

Our environment is dynamic, collaborative, and built on a culture that values clear communication, intellectual curiosity, and collective success.