Turner construction

Accounting Manager - Operational Finance- Project

Turner construction$75K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field; 5+ years experience in finance; construction industry experience preferred.
  • Advanced knowledge of finance policies, GAAP, and regulatory compliance; strong accounting principles understanding.
  • Expertise in cost allocation, budgeting, and financial forecasting specific to construction operations.
  • Proven track record of leading, coaching, and developing high-performing accounting teams.
  • Strong analytical skills to review financial data, identify trends, and address inconsistencies.
  • Experience managing cash flow and implementing procedures for profit optimization.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with proficiency in financial systems and MS Excel.

Responsibilities

  • Manage daily activities of the accounting department and project accounting team with a focus on financial leadership.
  • Conduct contract reviews to enhance profitability and cash flow positions.
  • Lead standardization initiatives to improve efficiency and compliance within the accounting team.
  • Mentor team members and create a high-performing finance environment through training opportunities.
  • Oversee billing schedules and participate in Work-in-Progress (WIP) reviews to ensure accurate project reporting.
  • Drive improvements in cash forecasting and Accounts Receivables performance.
  • Implement AI-tools and process improvements to enhance financial analysis and reporting accuracy.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and mentorship.
  • Exposure to cutting-edge financial tools and AI integration in processes.
  • Engagement in a supportive team environment fostering career growth.
  • No extensive travel required, maintaining work-life balance.
  • Stable work environment in a reputable company culture.
Full Job Description
Division:
Turner Shared Services

Project Location(s):
Cincinnati, OH 45202 USA

Minimum Years Experience:
5

Travel Involved:
0-10%

Job Type:
Regular

Job Classification:
Experienced

Education:
Bachelors Degree

Job Family:
Finance

Compensation:
Salaried Exempt

Position Description:
Manage and oversee day-to-day activity of accounting department and project accounting team while providing strategic
financial leadership, cash optimization, compliance oversight, operational excellence, and business partnership support.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
• Conduct comprehensive contract reviews to identify strategies that improve profitability and support strong cash flow
positions.
• Lead standardization initiatives through adoption of company policies, procedures, and best practices to improve efficiency
and compliance.
• Delegate and oversee completion of work assignments across accounting team to support accuracy, accountability, and
timely completion of work.
• Create supportive environment to develop high performing finance team, engage in mentoring to provide training and
development opportunities to team members.
• Lead accountants and other related team members, provide timely performance feedback and contribute to performance
appraisals during annual performance cycle using talent management systems.
• Participate in project set-up meetings including 1A/1B meetings with project staff to oversee contract compliance and
successful project launch.
• Drive improvements in Net Working Capital (NWC), cash forecasting, Accounts Receivables (AR) performance, and
over/under billing management.
• Identify, evaluate, and support implementation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) enabled tools and process improvements that
enhance efficiency, reporting accuracy, and financial analysis.
• Oversee the development and management of project billing schedules while proactively leading and participating in Work
in-Progress (WIP) reviews to support accurate project reporting. Monitor and review billing activity to ensure billing
accuracy and timely submissions for projects.
• Oversee review of billing proofs, accruals, reconciliations, and financial reporting for accuracy and completion.
• Safeguard financial integrity through adherence to accounting company and Federal, State, and local policies, procedures,
and internal controls.
• Mitigate financial and audit risk through proactive oversight, self-audit practices, and issue resolution. Manage monthly and
quarterly departmental audits per compliance with policy and procedures.
• Drive adoption of financial systems, dashboards, reporting tools, and data-driven decision support.
• Lead risk assessment and explanation for net working capital and over/underbilling status.
• Drive and provide guidance and support for project closeout processes.
• Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree from accredited degree program in Accounting or related field of study, and with minimum of 5 years of
related experience, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Construction industry experience preferred
• Advanced knowledge of Finance policies and procedures with thorough application of General Accepted Accounting
Principles (GAAP) (e.g., journal entries, general ledger); knowledgeable of Federal, State, and local regulations
• Knowledge of General & Administrative (G&A) cost allocation, budgeting, and forecasting methods applicable to
construction office operations
• Knowledge of Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable best practices (e.g., invoice exception resolution, vendor/customer
account maintenance)
• Experience leading, coaching, and developing accounting professionals while building high-performing teams
• Ability to delegate and oversee work efforts, observe performance, and effectively provide performance feedback
• Analytic ability to review and assess financial data, interpret trends, and recognize inconsistencies
• Ability to read and understand financial reports and understand accounting implications of various contract terms
• Experience managing cash flow and able to implement procedures to optimize profitability
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• Exercise independent judgment and discretion to assess compliance, financial risks, and able to resolve or escalate risks
• Ability to manage concurrent activities, requests, and short-cycle deadlines for self and others while working in fast-paced
and changing environment
• Able to lead continuous improvement discussions and implement suggestions to improve overall finance operations
• Apply critical thinking to manage through complex decisions and judgments
• Ability to implement policies and standards and manage compliance from team members
• Professional verbal and written communication skills with ability to engage across organizational functional lines and levels
• Proficient computer skills, financial system applications, and Microsoft Office suite of applications including advanced
skills in MS Excel, and data analysis and collaborative tools (e.g., Teams, SharePoint)
• Familiar with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems (e.g., SAP), electronic invoice platforms (e.g., Textura)
• Ability to evaluate and adopt new financial systems and tools, understand Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools for financial
analysis, data validation, and process automation desired, and demonstrate willingness to learn and apply tools to improve
financial processes for efficiency and accuracy
• Limited travel

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, climb, balance, stoop,
kneel, crouch, crawl, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands, talk, and hear. The
employee frequently views a computer monitor and frequently uses a computer keyboard. Specific vision abilities required by
this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The
employee is regularly
required to be mobile, and the employee occasionally travels both short and long distances via a variety of conveyances. The
employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office setting. The noise in the
work environment is usually quiet to moderate in an office setting. The employee is required to work in compliance with
company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

About Turner construction

Turner Construction Company is a construction company that specializes in building commercial, cultural, and institutional buildings. The company is a subsidiary of the German construction company Hochtief. Turner Construction has completed many notable projects, including the United Nations Secretariat Building, Madison Square Garden, and the Burj Khalifa in Dubai. The company was founded in 1902 and is headquartered in New York City.
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