Accounting Manager (Construction)

Accounting Manager | Construction

Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL

Schedule: Full-Time | Onsite, Monday–Friday

Employment Type: Direct Hire

About the Opportunity

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with an established, growing construction organization in the Fort Lauderdale area seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to join its team.

This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for someone with a strong construction accounting background who enjoys overseeing day-to-day accounting operations, managing a team, and partnering with project and operational leadership.

The ideal candidate will have experience working in a larger construction environment, with a solid understanding of project accounting, job costing, WIP reporting, and subcontractor-related accounting processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations, including general ledger, month-end close, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and financial reporting.
• Manage and mentor a team of four accounting professionals.
• Oversee construction project accounting, including job costing, WIP schedules, and revenue recognition.
• Review project costs, budgets, cost-to-complete estimates, and financial performance.
• Support subcontractor accounting, including payment applications, billing, and related documentation.
• Partner closely with project managers and operational leadership to ensure accurate project financial reporting.
• Assist with process improvements, internal controls, and overall accounting efficiency.
• Support financial statement preparation, reconciliations, and other accounting initiatives as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Strong accounting experience within the construction industry .
• Previous accounting management or supervisory experience.
• Experience with job costing, WIP reporting, and construction revenue recognition.
• Familiarity with subcontractor accounting, payment applications, and construction billing processes.
• Experience working within a larger, multi-project construction organization preferred.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, month-end close, and financial reporting.
• Experience with construction accounting software and strong Excel skills.
• Ability to work onsite in Fort Lauderdale five days per week.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Established construction organization with a strong project pipeline.
• Opportunity to lead and develop an existing accounting team.
• Exposure to complex construction projects and cross-functional leadership.
• Hands-on role with visibility across accounting, finance, and operations.
• Long-term growth potential within the organization.

Interested?

If you have a strong construction accounting background and are open to exploring a leadership opportunity in Fort Lauderdale, we'd love to connect.

• Apply directly or reach out to learn more.