Assurance Supervisor - Construction Services

About Dean Dorton Dean Dorton's team makes up one of the largest advisory firms in the United States. We thrive when you thrive! We are here to help you succeed in every step of your development and career as you work with nationally recognized experts in a recognized best place to work. About Assurance Services Dean Dorton's assurance team partners with both public and private organizations to take a comprehensive approach to audit and assurance services. With dedicated industry teams — including well-established construction practice. This practice brings comprehensive business advisory and construction accounting services to the forefront, providing tailored solutions to meet the unique challenges of the construction sector. We offer assurance services ranging from audit, reviews, and compilations to risk management and internal controls governance, processes, and regulatory compliance. We also serve as advisors to our clients as they work toward financial excellence, providing clarity and confidence in their most critical business transactions and transitions. About the Role The Assurance Supervisor of Construction Servicesis a project manager responsible for working on and overseeing assurance engagements, supervising team members, and ensuring the successful completion of client projects, while maintaining effective communication with both internal team members and external clients. This role will work primarily with clients in the construction industry, including general contractors, subcontractors, developers, and real estate entities. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Supervise, in-charge, and lead assurance engagements for construction industry clients, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards. Supervise and mentor assurance team members, including associates and interns, providing guidance and support throughout the assurance engagement while fostering a collaborative work environment. Maintain excellent project management skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks, manage deadlines, and multitask effectively — particularly around construction industry reporting cycles and surety/bonding deadlines. Serve as a point of contact for construction clients, communicating project status, requesting necessary information, and addressing client questions and concerns, as needed. Conduct and review engagement procedures, ensuring compliance with respective basis of accounting, regulatory requirements, and assurance methodologies, with attention to construction-specific areas such as percentage-of-completion accounting, job costing, and work-in-progress (WIP) schedules. Prepare and review workpapers, financial statements, and other engagement documentation — including WIP schedules and bonding-related reporting — ensuring accuracy and completeness. Collaborate with engagement teams, directors, and managers to address technical issues, resolve problems, and ensure efficient project management on construction engagements. Stay current on changes in assurance and accounting standards and regulations affecting the construction industry, applying knowledge to improve assurance processes and procedures. Obtain a baseline understanding of the firm's services and begin collaborating with other service groups (tax, advisory, etc.) to provide effective client service and identify opportunities for multi-service projects with construction clients. Begin developing familiarity with construction industry associations and resources (e.g., CFMA, AGC) as part of building industry expertise. Maintain strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact professionally with clients and team members, including sureties, bankers, and other advisors to construction clients. Maintain compliance of assurance continuing education requirements, regardless of licensure status (e.g., Yellow Book, EBP). Experience & Qualifications Bachelor's degree required in accounting, finance, or related field. Three to five years of experience in an assurance or accounting related role; experience with construction industry clients preferred. CPA license or the ability to obtain your CPA in a reasonable time. The Fun Stuff Work isn't all work! We want to make your experience at Dean Dorton a great one. From your health and happiness to your long-term satisfaction, we focus on YOU! A few highlights are listed below: Health insurance – medical, vision, dental Unlimited PTO Paid family leave, medical leave, and maternity/paternity leave programs. Retirement benefits – 401(K) match and best-in-class automatic profit sharing Telemedicine, mental health resources, and wellness program reimbursement Life insurance and disability insurance #J-18808-Ljbffr Dean-Dorton