Senior Project Accountant

Frederick Fox; Conshohocken (Montgomery County); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Frederick Fox in the Conshohocken area is seeking an accounting lead to build the function from the ground up. This hybrid role is primarily onsite (about 4 days/week) with some flexibility, reporting to the Regional Controller, and taking ownership of project accounting, PoC, and revenue recognition.

You will supervise one accounting professional, implement internal controls, and support audits while expanding the finance team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA progress a plus.
• 5+ years in progressive accounting; construction sector preferred.
• Hands-on PoC, job costing, and WIP reporting experience.
• Lean environment experience; proficient in Excel; strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead project accounting, PoC, WIP analysis, and job costing reporting.
• Own month-end close with Day 1 reporting and quarterly reviews.
• Manage financial reporting across monthly, quarterly, and annual cycles.
• Build internal controls and improve visibility during transition.
• Supervise accounting associate handling AP/AR; support audits.

Skills

Analytical skills

Advanced Excel

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

Location: Conshohocken, PA area | Hybrid — primarily onsite (~4 days/week) with some flexibility

Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire

The Opportunity

Our client is an established construction company (roughly $50M+ in annual revenue) that recently became part of a larger global organization — and with new ownership comes a rare opening: the chance to be the accounting lead at the local level and build the function the right way from the ground up.

This is not a seat in a big, layered accounting department. You'll be the go-to accounting professional at this location, reporting directly to a Regional Controller who will support you — while you own project accounting, financial reporting, and percentage-of-completion revenue recognition for the business. You'll also supervise and develop one direct report handling AP/AR.

If you like inheriting a perfectly polished process, this isn't for you. If you want to evaluate what exists, implement controls, make the numbers visible, and put your fingerprints on how a business runs its accounting — keep reading.

What You'll Own

• Project accounting & PoC: Percentage-of-completion accounting, WIP analysis, job costing, and project profitability reporting
• Month-end close: Lead a fast close (1-day close cadence) with Day 1 corporate reporting — margin, revenue, and WIP analysis — followed by a short adjustment window and monthly business reviews with senior leadership (you’ll help prep the materials)
• Financial reporting: Monthly, quarterly, and annual financials; variance analysis vs. budget, forecast, and prior periods
• Process building: The department is being rebuilt under new ownership — you’ll help evaluate current processes, stand up internal controls, and improve visibility as the company transitions to new corporate reporting requirements
• Team leadership: Supervise, review, and develop an accounting associate covering AP and AR
• Audit support: Prepare schedules and documentation for internal and external audits

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or CPA progress a plus)
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience — construction industry strongly preferred
• Hands‑on experience with percentage‑of‑completion accounting, job costing and WIP reporting
• Full‑cycle accounting and month‑end close ownership, ideally under tight corporate deadlines..
• Comfortable in a lean environment — currently on QuickBooks, with systems evolution ahead as the company integrates with its new parent
• Someone who can manage one person well and operate with support from (not dependence on) a regional controller
• Advanced Excel; strong analytical and communication skills

Why This Role

• Impact: Be the local accounting lead — not one of twenty in a shared-service center
• Build mode: New ownership, new reporting requirements, and a mandate to put the right processes and controls in place
• Visibility: Your work feeds directly into Day 1 corporate reporting and monthly senior leadership business reviews
• Backing: A supportive Regional Controller and a global parent investing in getting this right

Confidentiality Note

This search is being conducted confidentially on behalf of our client. Company details will be shared with qualified candidates during the initial conversation. All inquiries are strictly confidential.