Accounting Manager

About the role

A highly respected construction company is seeking an Accounting Manager to join its leadership team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable, employee-focused organization experiencing significant growth. The Accounting Manager will oversee day-to-day accounting operations, lead a small accounting team, and play a key role in supporting the company's continued growth. This position is ideal for a hands-on accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced construction environment and enjoys balancing both strategic and operational responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage the month-end and year-end close process
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and compliance functions
• Review subcontractor billings, job cost reporting, and contract accounting activities
• Ensure compliance with union payroll and labor compliance requirements
• Support financial reporting, reconciliations, and audit requests
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting staff
• Partner with operations and project management teams to support business objectives
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and scalability

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction accounting experience
• Experience working for a General Contractor (GC) is required
• Strong understanding of month-end close, job costing, subcontractor billing, and compliance
• Knowledge of labor compliance and union payroll requirements
• Experience managing AP, AR, payroll, and accounting operations
• Hands-on leadership style with the ability to support daily transactional activities when needed
• Experience with Vista by Viewpoint is required