Senior Project Accountant

Rockpoint Group/Rockhill Management; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Rockhill Management, L.L.C. is seeking a Senior Project Accountant in Boston to manage development and construction project accounting. You will serve as the primary liaison to the D&C VPs, oversee budgets, cash flow, and lender draws, and ensure compliance across multiple projects within the Rockpoint portfolio.

The role requires 5+ years in accounting with construction experience, strong Excel proficiency, and experience with Procore and MRI. This position is hybrid in Boston, MA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 5+ years accounting experience, including 3+ years in construction or development.
• Proficiency with Excel and project accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the accounting lead for all development and construction projects within the assigned portfolio.
• Help establish and reinforce best practices in project accounting controls and procedures.
• Import developers' budgets into Procore and assist in preparing, reviewing, and updating project budgets.
• Track and assist in managing budgets, commitments, invoices, and actual costs across multiple projects.
• Process lender draws and review contractor invoices, change orders, and documentation.
• Prepare monthly or quarterly financial reports and cash flow projections for development projects.
• Leverage Procore and MRI; update WIP reports bi-monthly across all projects.

Skills

Construction accounting

Multi-project management

Excel skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Procore

MRI

Excel

Job description

SENIOR PROJECT ACCOUNTANT

Firm Profile

Rockhill Management, L.L.C. (“Rockhill”), an affiliate of Rockpoint, is a dedicated property services management company that serves commercial and residential properties in select markets throughout the United States. Rockhill employs a responsive, tailored approach to property and relationship management in order to deliver customized service, premium amenities, and intentional communities across Rockpoint’s portfolio. Since inception, Rockhill has provided property management, project management, and other services to properties representing approximately 62 million square feet.

Position Overview

The Development and Construction (D&C) team within Rockhill is dedicated to managing ground-up development, tenant improvements, and capital expenditure projects within the Rockpoint portfolio, providing best in class expertise and value add outcomes. The D&C team is seeking a Senior Project Accountant who will manage multiple projects across various locations and serve as the primary liaison to the Vice Presidents of the D&C team.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the accounting lead for all development and construction projects within the assigned portfolio
• Help establish and reinforce best practices in project accounting controls, policies, and procedures to ensure draw packages submitted to project lenders align with ownership objectives
• Import developers' budgets into Procore (the construction software platform) and assist the D&C VPs in preparing, reviewing, and updating project budgets, including hard costs, soft costs, and contingencies, while tracking and forecasting cash flow to ensure financial stability
• Track and assist in managing budgets, commitments, invoices, and actual costs across multiple development projects
• Draw processing to the lender or the RP funds:
  • Prepare and submit lender draw requests with all required documentation (invoices, lien waivers, pay applications, schedules of values, etc.)
  • Review and validate contractor/vendor invoices, contracts, and change orders
  • Coordinate approvals with D&C VPs, contractors, and accounting teams; resolve discrepancies as needed
  • Track submissions through funding and reconcile draw proceeds against project budgets and accounting records
  • Process vendor payments promptly after funding (via check, ACH, or wire)
  • Maintain regular communication with lenders to ensure compliance and address inquiries
  • Liaise with investment deal teams to ensure cash flow projections and payment advances are scheduled, monitored, and executed as planned
• Prepare monthly or quarterly financial reports and cash flow projections for development projects
• Leverage and become proficient in construction accounting systems, including Procore and MRI
• Work with the D&C Executive Vice President to update the Work in Progress (WIP) report bi-monthly across all projects in the D&C portfolio

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field
• 5+ years of accounting experience, including 3+ years in construction or development
• Proficiency with Excel and project accounting systems
• Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Location: This position is based in Boston, MA (hybrid)

Rockhill Management, L.L.C is an equal employment opportunity employer. All employment decisions and personnel actions at Rockhill are administered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, veteran status, military service, or any other category or class protected by federal, state, or local laws. Rockhill is committed to diversity in its most inclusive sense.