Construction Accounting Manager

A growing specialty construction contractor with a strong reputation and an investment in technology, is seeking an Accounting Manager to join their team in New York State. This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for an accounting professional who thrives in construction environments, enjoys improving processes, and wants to play a key role in a company experiencing significant growth. What You'll Do as the Accounting Manager: Lead day-to-day accounting operations, including AP, AR, reconciliations, general ledger activities, and financial reporting Manage monthly close activities and support accurate, timely reporting for company leadership Maintain and improve job costing processes, project reporting, and financial controls Oversee weekly payroll activities, including certified payroll and prevailing wage-related processes Track retainage, change orders, contract balances, and project financial performance Partner with project teams to ensure accurate cost coding and reporting Coordinate with external accounting partners and advisors as needed Identify process improvements, automation opportunities, and efficiencies across accounting operations Support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and growth initiatives Help strengthen accounting systems and reporting capabilities as the organization continues to scale Must-Haves as the Accounting Manager: 5+ years of accounting experience within the construction industry Strong understanding of job costing, month-end close, reconciliations, AP, and AR Experience working within construction ERP systems such as Foundation, Viewpoint Vista, Sage 300 Construction, or similar platforms Experience supporting payroll and payroll-related accounting processes Strong Excel and reporting skills Ability to work independently and take ownership of accounting functions Proven ability to identify issues, improve processes, and drive results Strong communication skills and professionalism Nice-to-Haves as the Accounting Manager: Foundation Software experience Payroll4Construction experience Certified payroll experience New York prevailing wage experience WIP reporting and project profitability analysis experience Prior experience as an Accounting Manager, Assistant Controller, Senior Construction Accountant, or Controller Experience supporting construction companies between $5M and $50M in annual revenue Exposure to business process automation, Power BI, AI tools, or workflow optimization The Company Offers: Competitive compensation package ranging from $85,000 - 120,000 DOE Health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits Simple IRA with company match Opportunity to join a stable company with a strong growth trajectory Direct visibility and partnership with company leadership Modern office environment and collaborative team culture Significant opportunity to influence systems, processes, and future growth Long-term career advancement potential as the company continues to expand