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Accounting Manager - Construction

Cogent Analytics · Lapel, IN · 3 days ago
On-siteAccountingFull-time

Position Summary

The Controller is responsible for leading the accounting, finance, and human resources functions for a construction company. This hands-on leadership role ensures accurate financial reporting, sound internal controls, effective cash flow management, and efficient human resources administration while supporting the company's continued growth.

Duties And Responsibilities

  • Direct all accounting and financial operations

  • Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements

  • Manage the month-end and year-end close process

  • Analyze financial performance and present results to executive leadership

  • Establish and maintain internal controls and accounting policies

  • Cook up coordination annual audits and tax preparation

  • Oversee job costing and project accounting

  • Prepare and review Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules

  • Monitor project profitability, change orders, retainage, and committed costs

  • Partner with Project Managers to review budgets, forecasts, and cost variances

  • Manage company cash flow and working capital

  • Prepare rolling cash flow forecasts

  • Oversee banking relationships, credit facilities, and financing

  • Monitor accounts receivable, collections, and accounts payable

  • Supervise accounting, payroll, and administrative personnel

  • Develop standardized financial and administrative processes across all business units

  • Evaluate and implement improvements to accounting and HR systems

  • Manage relationships with auditors, banks, bonding companies, insurance providers, legal counsel, and outside consultants

  • Participate in strategic planning and operational decision-making as a member of the leadership team

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field

  • Quickbooks experience

  • Minimum of 7 years of progressive accounting experience

  • At least 2 years of construction accounting experience

  • Experience with job costing, WIP reporting, and project accounting

  • Experience managing payroll and human resources

  • Strong understanding of GAAP and internal controls

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting software

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