Small Company Accounting Manager - Construction

Construction Accounting Manager

Own the Accounting Function. Drive Project Success. Build Your Future.

A well-established and growing construction company is seeking a hands on Construction Accounting Manager to take ownership of both project accounting and day-to-day financial operations. This position is open due to the upcoming retirement of a long tenured employee and offers the opportunity to step into a highly visible role with direct access to company leadership.

This is not a large corporate accounting environment. We're looking for someone who enjoys being involved in every aspect of the accounting process, thrives in a small-company setting, and is comfortable operating as a one-person accounting department. Whether you're an experienced Construction Accounting Manager or a strong construction bookkeeper ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing:

Construction & Project Accounting

• Manage all AIA billing, progress billing, and project invoicing activities.
• Track contract values, change orders, retainage, and billing schedules.
• Partner closely with Project Managers to ensure accurate project financial tracking.
• Monitor approximately 20 active construction projects ranging from $2M-$5M.
• Maintain project accounting records and support job costing efforts.
• Prepare and submit detailed customer billing packages.

Corporate Accounting & Bookkeeping

• Manage Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
• Perform bank reconciliations and maintain cash management processes.
• Process payroll and payroll-related reporting.
• Prepare state tax filings and support compliance requirements.
• Assist with month-end and year-end accounting activities.
• Coordinate with external CPA partners and support audit/bonding requirements.

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of construction accounting experience.
• Strong experience with AIA Billing and Progress Billing.
• Experience managing change orders and project billing.
• Must have hands-on QuickBooks experience
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Background working in a small company environment.
• Comfortable wearing multiple hats and working independently.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated.

What Makes This Opportunity Different?

• Direct partnership with ownership and leadership.
• High visibility and impact within the organization.
• Stable company with strong tenure and low turnover.
• Family-oriented culture where people genuinely care about one another.
• Opportunity to own and improve accounting processes.
• Significant autonomy and trust.
• Long-term career growth potential.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive base salary ($75,000 - $100,000 DOE)
• Annual performance bonus opportunity (10%-20%)
• Blue Cross Blue Shield medical coverage with the company paying 80% of premiums
• Company reimbursement available for employees covered under another medical plan
• Fidelity SIMPLE IRA with a 3% company match
• 14 paid holidays annually
• PTO that grows with tenure: 1 week after 6 months, 2 weeks after 1 year, 3 weeks after 5 years
• Half day Fridays
• Direct partnership with ownership and leadership
• Collaborative, team-oriented environment with a family-business mentality

We look forward to your application!