Senior Accounting Manager — Onsite, Drive Project Profit

Doria Scaffolding; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Doria Scaffolding LLC is seeking a Sr. Accounting Manager to lead day-to-day accounting, monthly reporting, job costing, budgeting, payroll, HR, and cash management in our Queens office. This hands-on role requires managing staff while handling books and improving processes.

You will work with ownership, project managers, and office staff to ensure accurate billing, timely collection of receivables, and proper recording of project costs. In-office five days a week.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of progressive accounting experience, including responsibility as an Assistant Controller or Accounting Manager.
• Strongly preferred experience in construction, scaffolding, equipment rental, or a similar project-based business.
• Strong knowledge of job costing, WIP reporting, contract billing, and change orders.
• Experience managing staff and coordinating with operational teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field preferred; ability to work in Queens office five days per week.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, bank reconciliations, and payroll accounting.
• Own the monthly and year-end close and prepare timely, accurate financial statements.
• Maintain project-level job costing, including labor, equipment, subcontractors, engineering, permitting, trucking, and insurance allocations.
• Prepare and maintain work-in-progress reports, contract and change-order tracking, and project profitability analyses.
• Oversee installation, recurring rental, additional-work, and dismantling billing; reconcile invoices against contracts and schedules.
• Monitor receivables, lead collection efforts, and resolve billing discrepancies with customers and internal staff.
• Prepare cash-flow forecasts, budgets, and financial projections to support operating needs and equipment purchases.
• Review payroll and labor allocations for accuracy.
• Maintain appropriate accounting controls and improve financial workflows.
• Coordinate with the outside CPA on taxes, year-end reporting, and accounting matters.
• Support insurance audits and other financial reporting requests.
• Present financial results, risks, and recommended actions to ownership.

Skills

Staff management

Financial reporting

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Microsoft Excel

AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude)

Job description

Doria Scaffolding LLC is seeking a Sr. Accounting Manager to lead day-to-day accounting, monthly reporting, job costing, budgeting, payroll, HR, and cash management in our Queens office. This hands-on role requires managing staff while handling books and improving processes.

You will work with ownership, project managers, and office staff to ensure accurate billing, timely collection of receivables, and proper recording of project costs. In-office five days a week.