Senior Construction Accountant

Senior Construction Accountant

Essential Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities

Tasks may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Oversee the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with accounting principles.

• Manage cash flow forecasting, job cost accounting, and financial analysis to support strategic decision-making.

• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, adhering to the company’s financial closing schedule.

• Lead the accounting operations, including ledger accounts, receivables, payables, and payroll processing.

• Implement and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure integrity in financial transactions and reporting.

• Coordinate with external auditors for the annual audit, providing necessary information and implementing recommendations.

• Prepare and manage the annual budget, forecast financial outcomes, and report variances to the management team.

• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.

• Develop and mentor the accounting team, identifying training needs and overseeing professional development.

Qualifications: Education, Experience, and Skills Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of accounting experience, with at least 3-5 years in a Controller or Accounting Manager role within the construction industry.

License/Certification Preferred:

• Advanced degree or certification (CPA or CMA) preferred.

Associated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of construction accounting, including job cost and percentage of completion accounting.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks Desktop, NetSuite, Procore, and Microsoft Excel.
• Exceptional analytical, organizational, and detail-oriented skills.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making.

Core Job Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following job competencies:

• Cooperation/Teamwork—Works harmoniously and builds a positive team spirit while working with others to get a job done; responds positively to instructions and procedures.
• Oral/Written Communication—Expresses oneself clearly in conversation and business writing. Listens and gets clarification while following work instructions. Responds well to questions. Uses grammatically correct, concrete, specific language.
• Attention to Detail—The Ability to process detailed information effectively and consistently, including following verbal and written instructions.
• Attendance/Punctuality—Consistently at work and on time, instilling the same in team members who are supervised.
• Fostering Innovation—Ability to develop, sponsor, or support the introduction of new and improved methods, products, procedures, or technologies.
• Managing Work—Establishing a course of action for self and/or others to accomplish specific goals by planning proper personnel assignments and appropriate resource allocation.
• Results Orientation—The Ability to focus on the desired result of one’s or team’s work, set challenging goals, focus on the goals, and meet or exceed them.