5+ years in full-charge accounting or controller role, preferably in construction or engineering
Hands-on project-based accounting experience, including job costing and profitability analysis
Direct experience with Deltek Ajera, particularly in implementation and optimization
Strong understanding of month-end/year-end close processes and reconciliations
Experience managing full-cycle AP and AR including invoicing and collections
Working knowledge of AEC industry revenue recognition and WIP management
Experience in payroll administration and compliance
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
Responsibilities
Oversee and manage back-office functions including accounting, project accounting, and payroll
Lead implementation and optimization of Deltek Ajera software
Provide critical financial insights on project profitability and cash flow
Manage month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting
Collaborate closely with project managers to ensure financial workflows are accurately maintained
Establish financial controls and processes to enhance operational efficiency
Act as a liaison between finance, project management, and operations to support decision-making
Benefits
High visibility role with direct interaction with company leadership
Opportunity for significant autonomy in establishing financial workflows
Role as Deltek Ajera subject matter expert for implementation and training
Stable long-term opportunity with a focus on employee development and growth
Chance to build and improve project accounting processes across the firm
Full Job Description
THE TEAM YOU WILL BE JOINING:
A leading Southeast-based infrastructure and construction organization celebrating over 100 years of success, supporting transportation projects across multiple states
A collaborative Payroll, HR, and Finance team responsible for supporting 500+ employees across three operating companies
A performance-driven culture that values safety, accountability, quality, innovation, and continuous improvement
Leadership committed to developing employees, improving processes, and investing in long-term organizational growth
A stable organization experiencing continued expansion across the Southeast with a strong reputation in the construction industry
WHAT THEY OFFER YOU:
Opportunity to own the financial and operational back-office function while playing a key role in the firm's transition to Deltek Ajera (consulting firm doing the heavy lifting!)
High-visibility position working directly with company leadership while partnering across accounting, project management, and operations
Ability to build and improve project accounting processes, including job costing, WIP tracking, project setup, billing, and financial reporting
Significant autonomy to establish financial controls, SOPs, workflows, and best practices across the organization
Opportunity to become the organization's Deltek Ajera subject matter expert, leading implementation, system optimization, and user training
Stable, long-term opportunity with an organization that values operational efficiency, employee development, and continued growth
WHY THIS ROLE IS IMPORTANT:
Serves as the financial and operational owner of the firm's back-office functions, overseeing accounting, project accounting, billing, AP, AR, payroll, and financial reporting
Plays a critical role in the implementation and optimization of Deltek Ajera, including project setup, rate tables, billing terms, workflows, reporting, and user training
Provides leadership with visibility into project profitability, WIP, labor utilization, job costing, cash flow, and overall financial performance
Oversees the complete month-end and year-end close process, including reconciliations, journal entries, financial statements, and cash flow reporting
Partners closely with project managers to ensure accurate time and expense reporting, project budgets, job costing, and timely progress billing
Establishes and maintains strong financial controls and accounting processes while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and reporting
Serves as a key connection between finance, project management, and operations, ensuring financial information supports better business decisions
Helps build the infrastructure necessary to support the firm's continued growth and operational scalability
THE BACKGROUND THAT FITS:
5+ years of progressive full-charge accounting or Controller-level experience, preferably within architecture, engineering, construction, or professional services
Hands-on experience with project-based accounting, job costing, WIP management, project billing, and project profitability analysis
Direct experience with Deltek Ajera strongly preferred, particularly implementation, system setup, administration, optimization, or power-user experience
Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, month-end/year-end close, reconciliations, financial reporting, and cash flow management
Experience managing or overseeing full-cycle AP and AR, including client invoicing, collections, vendor invoices, subcontractor payments, and expense coding
Working knowledge of AEC industry accounting and revenue recognition, including WIP and project-based revenue considerations
