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, specialty contracting, or related fields
  • Strong knowledge of job costing, AIA billing, and revenue recognition
  • Familiarity with Foundation accounting software or similar systems
  • Formal accounting education, preferably a Bachelor's in Accounting or related field
  • Experience in high-growth, multi-entity/multi-state environments
  • Detail-oriented and capable of implementing process improvements
  • Professional demeanor and ability to build trust

Responsibilities

  • Lead job costing accuracy and manage monthly WIP/over-under billing schedules
  • Manage AIA billing and ensure accurate project financial tracking
  • Own revenue recognition in accordance with GAAP principles
  • Conduct monthly financial close processes and assist with annual review preparation
  • Mentor team members and develop internal accounting talent
  • Collaborate with project managers and service teams for financial accuracy
  • Support internal audits and maintain data integrity across systems

Benefits

  • Mentorship and development opportunities within a growing finance team
  • High-visibility role with direct reporting to the CFO
  • Supportive work culture with collaboration across teams
  • Opportunity to lead and influence financial processes in a dynamic environment
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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