Manager, Assurance Services - Construction

Major Responsibilities

• Lead assurance engagements for construction clients, including general contractors, subcontractors, and homebuilders.
• Provide guidance on construction accounting topics such as percentage-of-completion, job costing, change orders, retainage, and WIP reporting.
• Review financial statements, audit workpapers, and internal controls to ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and professional standards.
• Manage engagement budgets, timelines, and team performance to deliver quality client service.
• Build trusted client relationships and provide strategic business and financial insights.
• Mentor and develop staff while fostering technical excellence.
• Identify opportunities to expand client services through cross-functional collaboration.

Preferred Experience/Background/Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field required.
• Active CPA license required.
• 5+ years of public accounting experience with a strong focus on the construction industry.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, AICPA auditing standards, and construction accounting practices, including percentage-of-completion, job costing, retainage, change orders, and WIP schedules.
• Experience leading audit engagements, managing teams, and overseeing multiple client projects.
• Excellent client relationship, communication, and project management skills.
• Proficiency with audit software and Microsoft Office.

Working Conditions

• Typical office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
• Ability to work extra hours as determined by workload and client expectations.
• Travel may range from minimal to monthly.
• Hybrid model (2-3 days per week in office / at a client).
• Sit for long periods of time.
• Moves throughout office.
• Lifts, carries, pushes, pulls up to 30-50 pounds.

One Firm

Foster a highly respected, inclusive culture that helps foster and promote an environment that is diverse and equitable for all team members and the firm to achieve growth and deepened expertise.

EEO Information

RubinBrown is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please contact your recruiter.

About the Role

The RubinBrown name and reputation are synonymous with experience, integrity, and value. Our revenue is approximately $240 million with 1,000+ team members across locations in Chicago, Denver, Detroit, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Mumbai (India), Nashville, and St. Louis.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field required.

Skills

• Active CPA license required.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, AICPA auditing standards, and construction accounting practices, including percentage-of-completion, job costing, retainage, change orders, and WIP schedules.
• Experience leading audit engagements, managing teams, and overseeing multiple client projects.
• Excellent client relationship, communication, and project management skills.
• Proficiency with audit software and Microsoft Office.