About the JobPosition Overview:C.A.C. Industries is seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented
Senior Project Accountant to support project financial management across multiple heavy civil construction projects. This individual will serve as a key liaison between Accounting, Estimating, and Project Management, ensuring accurate project budgets, cost tracking, productivity analysis, and financial reporting.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in
heavy civil construction accounting, project controls, job costing, and cost-to-complete analysis. Experience working with construction ERP systems, preferably
CMiC, is highly desirable.
Key Responsibilities:Project Budgeting & Cost Management:- Establish project budgets within CMiC upon contract award.
- Coordinate with Estimating and Project Management teams to convert detailed estimates into project budgets.
- Upload and maintain project budget information within CMiC.
- Monitor project budgets and actual costs to identify variances and potential risks.
- Reconcile project costs between accounting and project management systems.
Project Controls & Cost Analysis:- Prepare and maintain quarterly Cost-to-Complete (CTC) reports.
- Analyze productivity rates and compare actual performance against estimates.
- Identify profit fade, profit gain, underbilling's, and other financial trends.
- Assist project teams in monitoring project performance and maintaining accurate forecasting.
- Perform job cost analysis and provide recommendations to leadership.
Labor, Equipment & Overhead Analysis:- Maintain and update labor and equipment rates within CMiC.
- Develop and monitor internal equipment rates and compare actual costs to industry benchmarks.
- Review labor costs, fringe benefits, insurance costs, and overhead allocations.
- Analyze shop costs and assist in developing cost allocation methodologies and control procedures.
Cash Flow & Reporting:- Assist with project cash flow forecasting and analysis.
- Monitor actual versus projected project cash flows.
- Develop and enhance reporting tools, dashboards, and performance metrics for Project Managers and leadership.
- Support the creation of standardized operational and financial reports.
Systems & Process Improvement:- Become a subject matter expert in the company's project management and accounting systems.
- Provide support to project teams for CMiC-related questions and troubleshooting.
- Assist with process improvements to increase efficiency, reporting accuracy, and visibility into project performance.
Project Administration:- Monitor requisition submissions and project billing support activities.
- Ensure project financial information is accurate, complete, and timely.
- Work closely with Accounting, Operations, and Project Management teams to support project success.
Qualifications: Required Experience:- 5+ years of accounting, project accounting, project controls, or cost accounting experience within the construction industry.
- Heavy civil construction, infrastructure, utility, transportation, or public works experience strongly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of:
- Job costing.
- Construction budgeting.
- Cost-to-complete (CTC) reporting.
- Project forecasting.
- Productivity analysis.
- Cash flow management.
- Construction financial reporting.
Technical Skills:- Experience with construction ERP systems, preferably CMiC.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Ability to analyze large datasets and develop meaningful financial reports.
- Strong understanding of construction accounting principles and project cost management.
Personal Attributes:- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent organizational and communication abilities.
- Ability to work cross-functionally with Project Managers, Estimators, and Accounting teams.
- Self-motivated with a proactive approach to identifying issues and recommending solutions.
Preferred Background:- Senior Project Accountant.
- Project Controls Accountant.
- Construction Accountant.
- Cost Accountant.
- Project Controls Analyst.
- Project Cost Manager.
- Construction Financial Analyst.
- Heavy Civil Construction Accountant.
