Construction Accounting Manager

Construction Accounting ManagerA high-growth construction services company generating $100M+ in revenue with multi-state operations is seeking a Construction Accounting Manager to bring formal financial discipline to a strong but informally trained accounting team and own job costing, billing, and month-end. Hiring immediately to add leadership depth and scalability to the accounting department. Onsite in Alpharetta, GA. Company growth and complexity demand an experienced accounting professional with construction industry expertise. Hands-on, work-hard/play-hard culture with a collaborative team that values accountability and independence. Competitive salary aligned with experience; includes benefits and 401k match.Position Overview: We are seeking a Construction Accounting Manager to join our growing internal finance team. You'll work alongside strong team members who know the business inside and out but don't have formal accounting training. This role will provide much-needed structure, mentorship, and oversight in key areas such as job costing, AIA billing, percentage-of-completion revenue recognition, and over/under billing schedules. You'll support our staff accountant, collaborate with project managers, and be the financial leader who connects the field to the financials. This is a high-impact, high-visibility role reporting to the CFO.Key Responsibilities:Lead job costing accuracy and monthly WIP/over-under billing schedulesManage AIA billing and ensure all project financials are accurately trackedOwn revenue recognition (percentage-of-completion) in alignment with GAAPConduct monthly financial close processes and support annual review prepMentor team members and help develop internal accounting talentCollaborate with PMs, service teams, and operations to ensure financial accuracySupport internal audits, reviews, and data integrity across systemsCoordinate with payroll and HR where needed (payroll is processed via Foundation)Qualifications:5+ years of accounting experience in construction, specialty contracting, or a related industryStrong knowledge of job costing, AIA billing, and revenue recognitionFamiliarity with Foundation accounting software (or similar systems)Formal accounting education (Bachelor's in Accounting or related field preferred)Comfortable working in a high-growth, multi-entity/multi-state environmentIndependent, detail-oriented, and capable of implementing process improvementsPositive and professional demeanor — the kind of person you'd trust with your car keysBonus Points For:Experience in mechanical, HVAC, or other specialty construction servicesPrior leadership or mentoring of junior accounting/admin staffExposure to multi-state operations and handling project accounting at scale