Construction Accounting Manager to lead and oversee all financial aspects of our construction operations. This role will be responsible for ensuring compliance with industry-specific accounting standards, optimizing financial processes, and providing strategic financial oversight to support operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in construction accounting, financial leadership, and process improvement, with a deep understanding of percentage-of-completion (ASC 605-35), revenue recognition (ASC 606), job costing, retainage, and pay applications.
A successful candidate will have a minimum of 10 years of accounting experience, with at least 7 years in the construction industry, and a strong background in leading accounting teams. Proficiency in Coupa, NetSuite, and Procore is highly preferred.
location: Atlanta, Georgia
job type: Permanent
salary: $115,000 - 125,000 per year
work hours: 8 to 5
education: Bachelor's degree
experience: 7 Years
responsibilities:
Strategic Financial Leadership & Compliance
- Provide financial oversight and leadership, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting and compliance with GAAP, ASC 606, and ASC 605-35.
- Lead the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely reconciliations, financial reporting, and tax compliance.
- Oversee audit preparation, ensuring adherence to internal controls, industry regulations, and external audit requirements.
- Develop and implement financial policies and procedures to enhance efficiency and ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Partner with executive leadership to provide financial insights, budgeting support, and strategic recommendations to optimize operational costs.
- Manage day-to-day construction accounting activities, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger transactions.
- Ensure accurate percentage-of-completion revenue recognition (ASC 606) and job costing for all construction projects.
- Oversee the tracking and reporting of retainage and pay applications, ensuring compliance with contract terms.
- Lead the financial management of subcontractor costs, direct expenses, and change orders, ensuring accurate job cost reporting.
- Monitor project profitability, cost variances, and financial risks, providing proactive recommendations for operational improvement.
- Drive continuous process improvements in construction accounting operations to improve accuracy, efficiency, and reporting capabilities.
- Oversee the integration of financial data across Coupa (procurement & expense management), NetSuite (financial reporting), and Procore (project-based job costing).
- Develop and maintain internal controls and financial procedures to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance.
qualifications:
- 10+ years of accounting experience, with at least 7+ years in construction accounting.
- 5+ years of leadership experience, managing accounting teams and financial operations in a construction environment.
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
- Certification: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required.
- Industry Knowledge: Strong expertise in construction accounting principles, job costing, revenue recognition, progress billing, and retainage management.
- Technical Expertise:
- Advanced knowledge of ASC 606 (Revenue from Contracts with Customers) and ASC 605-35 (Construction-Type Contracts).
- Proficiency in Coupa, NetSuite, and Procore preferred.
- Strong skills in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, financial modeling).
- Audit & Compliance: Experience managing audits, ensuring compliance with GAAP, tax laws, and construction industry financial regulations.
skills: Cost Accounting, Analysis, Leadership, Revenue Accounting, Netsuite, SOP 81-1 / ASC 605: Revenue Recognition
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
