Senior Project Accountant

About the role

The Senior Project Accountant partners with project teams to provide accurate, timely, and insightful financial reporting, analysis, and guidance throughout the lifecycle of assigned construction projects. This role is responsible for overseeing all project accounting activities—from project setup and preconstruction through project closeout—while ensuring financial transactions are accurate, compliant, and aligned with company policies, contractual requirements, and accounting standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage all project accounting activities from project setup through final closeout for assigned construction projects.
• Review and monitor project financial performance, including budgets, costs, billings, cash flow, committed costs, and profitability.
• Prepare, analyze, and distribute accurate financial reports to project teams and leadership.
• Review project financial activity for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company policies and accounting standards.
• Identify financial risks, unusual trends, or discrepancies and recommend corrective actions.
• Serve as the primary accounting partner for assigned Project Managers and operational leaders.
• Provide financial guidance to support project planning, forecasting, and decision-making.
• Analyze project performance and explain budget variances, cost trends, and financial results.
• Aid project teams with contract interpretation as it relates to financial requirements, billing, retainage, and change orders.
• Collaborate with Operations and Finance to improve project financial performance and reporting accuracy.
• Mentor and provide guidance to Project Accountants, supporting technical development and knowledge sharing.
• Lead department meetings or project accounting discussions in the absence of the Accounting Manager.
• Serve as a subject matter resource for project accounting processes and best practices.
• Participate in Accounting and Finance department initiatives focused on process improvement and operational excellence.
• Foster positive relationships with project teams by delivering responsive, value-added financial support.

Qualifications

• 4-7+ years of accounting or finance experience.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and account reconciliation.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, with an emphasis on Microsoft Excel.
• Demonstrated ability to organize multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High degree of accuracy, attention to detail, and professional judgment.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

Skills

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High degree of accuracy, attention to detail, and professional judgment.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrates strong financial and analytical acumen by interpreting project financial data and providing meaningful business insights.
• Applies sound judgment to evaluate financial issues, identify risks, and recommend practical solutions.
• Communicates financial information clearly and professionally to project teams, leadership, and business partners.
• Buils collaborative relationships and serves as a trusted financial resource for project managers and operational teams.
• Maintains exceptional attention to detail while producing accurate, timely, and high-quality work.
• Effectively manages multiple priorities and consistently meets deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Demonstrates initiative, accountability, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Maintains proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and adapts quickly to new technologies and accounting systems.
• Models professionalism, integrity, confidentiality, and a commitment to outstanding internal customer service.
• Coaches and mentors team members by sharing knowledge, providing guidance, and supporting professional development.

Benefits

In alignment with our commitment to pay transparency, the base salary range for this position is $90,400-112,500, excluding fringe benefits or potential bonuses. If you join McGough, your final base salary will be determined by several factors, including geography, location, skills, education, and experience. Furthermore, we place significant value on pay equity among our current team members as part of any final job offer. Please note that the range provided above reflects the hiring range for this role. Hiring near the top end of this range would be atypical, as we aim to allow room for future salary growth. Additionally, McGough offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. This includes insurance coverage for medical, dental, vision, life, and disability. We also provide generous retirement plans, voluntary benefit plans, parental leave, substantial paid time off, and holiday pay.