Senior Accounting Manager

Lovazzano Mechanical has retained Armanino to lead the search for their next Senior Accounting Manager. Please see below for details on the role and further directions on how to apply directly through Armanino. We look forward to hearing from you!

Location: Menlo Park, CA (Onsite – 5 days/week)

Industry: Mechanical / HVAC Contractor

Company Size: ~100 Employees

About the Company

Lovazzano Mechanical, based in Menlo Park, CA serves the Bay Area with high-quality HVAC and mechanical solutions. Specializing in plumbing design, construction, engineering, and renovation for both residential and commercial buildings the company is experiencing steady growth.

With a team of approximately 100 employees and a strong reputation for excellence, the company partners on a diverse range of commercial projects, delivering precision, reliability, and long-term client value. As the business continues to expand, Lovazzano is investing in its people, systems, and processes to support the next phase of growth while maintaining the craftsmanship and accountability that have defined its success.

About the Role

This is a high-impact, hands-on role for an experienced construction accountant to take ownership of a growing HVAC company’s accounting function and help build the processes, reporting, and financial visibility needed to support continued growth.

The position offers the opportunity to lead day-to-day accounting operations while partnering closely with ownership and project teams. You will play a key role in strengthening systems, improving workflows, and enhancing financial insight across the business.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Reporting

• Own full-cycle accounting: general ledger, month-end close, financial statements, and reconciliations
• Coordinate with external CPA firm, including year-end close, reviews, and audit support
• Establish reliable processes, internal controls, and reporting cadence

Project Accounting

• Lead job costing, WIP reporting, and percentage-of-completion (POC) accounting, including analysis of over/under billings
• Manage progress billing (including AIA billing) and retainage tracking
• Partner with project managers, estimators, and field teams to ensure accurate and timely project financial data

Cash Flow & Operations

• Oversee billing, AR/AP, and cash flow across project cycles, billing timing, and retainage
• Provide visibility into project profitability, margins, and cost performance
• Support leadership with actionable financial insights and decision-making

Payroll & Compliance

• Manage and improve payroll processes for ~100+ employees (biweekly)
• Ensure accuracy and compliance with certified payroll and prevailing wage requirements

Systems & Team Leadership

• Supervise and support 1 accounting staff (AP/AR/bookkeeping)
• Implement and optimize Sage 100 Contractor
• Improve system utilization, reporting capabilities, and workflow efficiency

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience, including construction or HVAC/project-based accounting
• Strong expertise in:
• Job costing and WIP reporting
• Percentage-of-completion accounting
• Progress/AIA billing and retainage
• Experience with payroll, ideally certified payroll
• Proficiency with Sage 100, Sage 100 Contractor, or similar ERP systems
• Experience working with external CPA firms and supporting year-end close
• Strong understanding of cash flow management in a project-based environment
• Ability to operate independently in a hands-on role

Leadership & Work Style

• Hands-on, execution-focused (not purely supervisory)
• Comfortable managing one staff member while owning day-to-day accounting
• Strong collaborator across office and field operations
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and highly accountable
• Enjoys bringing structure, improving processes, and creating clarity in a growing environment

What Success Looks Like

• Accurate and timely financial reporting and month-end close
• Reliable job costing, WIP, and POC visibility
• Effective billing, cash flow management, and payroll processes
• Strong coordination between accounting, field teams, and leadership
• Improved financial clarity and confidence in decision-making

Why This Opportunity

• High-impact role with direct visibility to ownership
• Opportunity to own and improve the accounting function
• Established, stable company with continued growth
• Broad exposure to operations, project teams, and financial strategy