Senior Project Accountant

CFS; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Full healthcare coverage

Job summary

CFS in Galveston, TX is seeking a Senior Project Accountant to own and drive financial performance across complex projects and large-scale initiatives.

You will lead job costing, forecasting, and contract interpretation, mentor junior staff, and partner cross-functionally with operations and executives. The role offers discretionary bonus potential and comprehensive benefits including 401k match and full healthcare coverage.

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years of project or construction accounting experience.
• Strong expertise in job costing, forecasting, and contract interpretation.
• Familiarity with CMIC (ERP), Quick Base, Textura, with potential exposure to Procore.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and financial priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead job costing, forecasting, and financial analysis across complex projects.
• Identify financial risks and provide actionable insights to leadership.
• Interpret and apply contract terms to optimize profitability.
• Mentor or support junior accounting staff as needed.
• Partner cross-functionally with operations, leadership, and external stakeholders.

Skills

Job costing

Forecasting

Contract interpretation

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

CMIC (ERP)

Quick Base

Textura

Procore

Job description

Step into a high-visibility role where you’ll influence major projects and strategic decisions. Perfect for experienced project accountants ready to take ownership and drive financial performance at scale.

Senior Project Accountant

Salary: $85,000 to $100,000 USD + discretionary bonus

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• High-impact role supporting large-scale, complex projects and company growth initiatives
• Direct collaboration with executive leadership on financial performance and forecasting
• Opportunity to lead financial strategy across multiple projects and business lines
• Exposure to acquisitions and new ventures, expanding your strategic experience
• Competitive compensation with strong bonus potential tied to results
• Comprehensive benefits including 401k match and full healthcare coverage
• Career acceleration within a dynamic, multi-division organization
• Ability to shape processes and influence outcomes in an evolving environment

Key Responsibilities For The Senior Project Accountant

• Lead job costing, forecasting, and financial analysis across complex projects
• Identify financial risks and provide actionable insights to leadership
• Interpret and apply contract terms to optimize profitability
• Mentor or support junior accounting staff as needed
• Partner cross-functionally with operations, leadership, and external stakeholders

Qualifications For The Senior Project Accountant

• 5–7+ years of project or construction accounting experience
• Strong expertise in job costing, forecasting, and contract interpretation
• Familiarity with CMIC (ERP), Quick Base, Textura, with potential exposure to Procore
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and financial priorities

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