Construction Accountant

About the role

The Construction Accountant will oversee financial aspects of construction projects, ensuring accurate cost tracking, forecasting, and reporting. This role supports project managers, finance leadership, and joint venture partnerships by providing insights into budget performance, cost forecasting variances, and financial risks across multiple large-scale construction portfolios spanning the Asia Pacific, Europe-Middle East, and Americas regions.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze project budgets, actual costs, and forecasts to ensure financial accuracy and accountability.
• Prepare and present monthly cost reports, variance analyses, and cash flow forecasts for various entities including, but not limited to, joint venture partnerships.
• Collaborate with project managers to review budget-to-actual performance and identify process improvement opportunities.
• Maintain and update project cost tracking systems, including ERP and other financial reporting tools.
• Participate in month-end and quarter-end close processes, including cost accruals, account reconciliations, and other necessary journal entries.
• Ensure compliance with US and local GAAP and internal financial policies.
• Support internal and external audit activities as required.
• Cook with external vendors and contractors to validate invoices and integrate costs into project budgets.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives in cost control processes and reporting tools.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting is required.
• 0-2 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, SUMIF, etc.).
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Some understanding of construction project lifecycle, retainage, and billing methods is a plus.

Qualifications

• Yardi ERP experience preferred, but not required.

Skills

• Financial analysis and reporting.
• Project management and budgeting.
• Collaboration and teamwork.
• Communication and presentation skills.

Benefits

Our rapidly evolving business sector offers the opportunity to be part of a courageous and passionate team who work together to understand and meet the changing needs of our global customers. Join us and you’ll be part of a supportive and inclusive environment where you can bring your whole self to work. As part of our team, you’ll get to work with people from different business areas, challenge the way we do things and put your ideas into action. We’ll also give you plenty of development opportunities so you can build a rewarding and successful career with us.

Pay

Our compensation philosophy is designed to reward our employees for achieving the values and objectives aligned to the company's overall goals and values. This includes competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and opportunities for professional growth and development.

Schedule

We offer flexible working arrangements to accommodate your personal and professional commitments. Our team is available during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, with occasional evening and weekend work required for special projects or events.