Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager

Location: North Miami-Dade, FL

Schedule: Full-Time | 100% Onsite

Industry: Construction & Real Estate Development

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Position Overview

An established construction and real estate development company in North Miami-Dade is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee day-to-day accounting operations.

This is a hands-on, senior-level role with responsibility for general ledger accounting, month-end close, financial reporting, job costing, WIP, construction draws, reconciliations, internal controls, and oversight of accounting staff.

The ideal candidate brings strong accounting fundamentals along with direct experience in construction, real estate development, or project-based accounting and is comfortable partnering closely with leadership and project teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting for active construction and real estate development projects
• Manage the general ledger and oversee AP and AR functions
• Lead month-end and year-end close and prepare GAAP-compliant financial statements
• Manage job costing and ensure accurate coding and allocation of project costs
• Prepare and review WIP schedules, project budgets, budget-to-actual reporting, and variance analysis
• Partner with project managers to monitor project costs, commitments, forecasts, and financial performance
• Support construction draw requests , including schedules, invoices, lien waivers, and related documentation
• Assist with construction loan compliance and lender reporting
• Complete and review bank, balance sheet, intercompany, and other account reconciliations
• Maintain and strengthen accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Coordinate with outside CPAs on tax preparation, audits, and year-end reporting
• Supervise, review, and mentor accounting staff
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and reporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
• 5–7+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Construction or real estate development accounting experience strongly preferred
• Hands-on experience with job costing, WIP, and project accounting
• Experience with construction draws, lien waivers, and construction loan processes preferred
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, general ledger accounting, financial reporting, and month-end close
• Previous experience supervising or mentoring accounting staff
• Strong Excel and accounting/ERP system skills
• CPA is a plus, but not required
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work directly with leadership, project managers, lenders, and outside CPAs
• Ability to work 100% onsite in North Miami-Dade

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a hands-on Accounting Manager who understands construction and development accounting and is comfortable working in the details while also overseeing the broader accounting function. xhyhwjd

• This person should have a strong understanding of job costing, WIP, construction draws, reconciliations, and close and be able to provide accurate financial information to leadership while supporting and developing the accounting team.