Senior Project Accountant – Profitability & Forecasting Lead

Capstone Mechanical, LP.; Buford (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Capstone Mechanical, LP. is seeking a Senior Project Accountant to lead project accounting, forecasting, and WIP analysis in a fast-paced construction environment.

You will work with Project Managers, Operations leaders, and Accounting to ensure profitability and GAAP compliance. The role emphasizes reviewing forecasts, managing cash flow, and driving continuous improvement in project controls, reporting, and cost allocations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 2-5 years of progressive accounting or finance experience.
• Experience in mechanical construction, HVAC, plumbing, industrial services, or other project-based industries preferred.
• Strong knowledge of percentage-of-completion (POC) accounting, WIP schedules, and project controls.
• Experience with ERP systems, job costing software, and financial reporting tools.
• Advanced Excel and financial analysis skills.
• CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly project review meetings with Project Managers and Operations leadership.
• Analyze project performance including contract value, gross margin, labor productivity, change orders, and cash flow.
• Review and validate forecasts, EAC, and backlog reporting.
• Monitor underperforming projects and provide profitability improvement recommendations.
• Support project startup, handoff, execution, and closeout processes.
• Oversee WIP schedules and POC revenue recognition.
• Review project cost coding, job cost accuracy, and labor allocations.
• Assist with month-end close, reconciliations, and financial statements.
• Analyze financial results and explain variances to budget, forecast, and prior periods.
• Partner with Operations to develop forecasts and budgets; provide insights on backlog realization and profitability trends.
• Support net working capital management through billings, collections, retainage, and cash forecasting.
• Drive internal controls, process improvement, audits, and ERP enhancements.

Skills

POC accounting

WIP schedules

Project controls

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Excel advanced

Communication skills

Business partnering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA / CMA / MBA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Job costing software

Financial reporting tools

Job description

Capstone Mechanical, LP. is seeking a Senior Project Accountant to lead project accounting, forecasting, and WIP analysis in a fast-paced construction environment.

You will work with Project Managers, Operations leaders, and Accounting to ensure profitability and GAAP compliance. The role emphasizes reviewing forecasts, managing cash flow, and driving continuous improvement in project controls, reporting, and cost allocations.