A growing specialty construction contractor with a strong reputation and an investment in technology, is seeking an
Accounting Manager to join their team in New York State. This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for an accounting professional who thrives in construction environments, enjoys improving processes, and wants to play a key role in a company experiencing significant growth.
What You'll Do as the Accounting Manager:- Lead day-to-day accounting operations, including AP, AR, reconciliations, general ledger activities, and financial reporting
- Manage monthly close activities and support accurate, timely reporting for company leadership
- Maintain and improve job costing processes, project reporting, and financial controls
- Oversee weekly payroll activities, including certified payroll and prevailing wage-related processes
- Track retainage, change orders, contract balances, and project financial performance
- Partner with project teams to ensure accurate cost coding and reporting
- Coordinate with external accounting partners and advisors as needed
- Identify process improvements, automation opportunities, and efficiencies across accounting operations
- Support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and growth initiatives
- Help strengthen accounting systems and reporting capabilities as the organization continues to scale
Must-Haves as the Accounting Manager:- 5+ years of accounting experience within the construction industry
- Strong understanding of job costing, month-end close, reconciliations, AP, and AR
- Experience working within construction ERP systems such as Foundation, Viewpoint Vista, Sage 300 Construction, or similar platforms
- Experience supporting payroll and payroll-related accounting processes
- Strong Excel and reporting skills
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of accounting functions
- Proven ability to identify issues, improve processes, and drive results
- Strong communication skills and professionalism
Nice-to-Haves as the Accounting Manager:- Foundation Software experience
- Payroll4Construction experience
- Certified payroll experience
- New York prevailing wage experience
- WIP reporting and project profitability analysis experience
- Prior experience as an Accounting Manager, Assistant Controller, Senior Construction Accountant, or Controller
- Experience supporting construction companies between $5M and $50M in annual revenue
- Exposure to business process automation, Power BI, AI tools, or workflow optimization
The Company Offers:- Competitive compensation package ranging from $85,000 - 120,000 DOE
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
- Simple IRA with company match
- Opportunity to join a stable company with a strong growth trajectory
- Direct visibility and partnership with company leadership
- Modern office environment and collaborative team culture
- Significant opportunity to influence systems, processes, and future growth
- Long-term career advancement potential as the company continues to expand
