Construction Accounting Manager

NorthPoint Search Group

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

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of accounting experience in construction or related fields
  • Strong knowledge of job costing and AIA billing
  • Familiarity with Foundation accounting software
  • Bachelor's in Accounting or related field preferred
  • Experience in fast-paced, multi-entity environments
  • Detail-oriented with a focus on process improvements
  • Professional demeanor with trustworthiness.

Responsibilities

  • Lead job costing accuracy and manage billing schedules
  • Oversee AIA billing and track project financials
  • Ensure revenue recognition complies with GAAP
  • Conduct monthly financial closes and annual review prep
  • Mentor accounting team members and develop talent
  • Work collaboratively with PMs and operations for financial accuracy
  • Support internal audits and maintain data integrity

Benefits

  • Opportunity to mentor and develop internal accounting talent
  • High-impact role with visibility to executive leadership
  • Work with a knowledgeable team in a supportive environment
  • Potential for career growth in a multi-state business
  • Engagement in diverse financial functions within construction.
Full Job Description
Construction Accounting Manager - Marietta, GA

Position Overview:
We are seeking a Construction Accounting Manager to join our growing internal finance team. You'll work alongside strong team members who know the business inside and out but don't have formal accounting training. This role will provide much-needed structure, mentorship, and oversight in key areas such as job costing, AIA billing, percentage-of-completion revenue recognition, and over/under billing schedules. You'll support our staff accountant, collaborate with project managers, and be the financial leader who connects the field to the financials. This is a high-impact, high-visibility role reporting to the CFO.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead job costing accuracy and monthly WIP/over-under billing schedules
  • Manage AIA billing and ensure all project financials are accurately tracked
  • Own revenue recognition (percentage-of-completion) in alignment with GAAP
  • Conduct monthly financial close processes and support annual review prep
  • Mentor team members and help develop internal accounting talent
  • Collaborate with PMs, service teams, and operations to ensure financial accuracy
  • Support internal audits, reviews, and data integrity across systems
  • Coordinate with payroll and HR where needed (payroll is processed via Foundation)

Qualifications:
  • 5+ years of accounting experience in construction, specialty contracting, or a related industry
  • Strong knowledge of job costing, AIA billing, and revenue recognition
  • Familiarity with Foundation accounting software (or similar systems)
  • Formal accounting education (Bachelor's in Accounting or related field preferred)
  • Comfortable working in a high-growth, multi-entity/multi-state environment
  • Independent, detail-oriented, and capable of implementing process improvements
  • Positive and professional demeanor - the kind of person you'd trust with your car keys

Bonus Points For:
  • Experience in mechanical, HVAC, or other specialty construction services
  • Prior leadership or mentoring of junior accounting/admin staff
  • Exposure to multi-state operations and handling project accounting at scale

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