Director, Construction & Development Accounting

Job Title: Director, Construction & Development Accounting (Full-Time, Exempt)Department: Finance & AccountingReports To: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)Location: Denver, CO (Headquarters Based)Compensation: Pursuant to state regulations, the salary range is $128,400-$147,000 plus bonus potential. Eligible to participate in the company benefits plan. We offer health, vision, dental, and pet insurance. We offer a 401(k) retirement plan, student loan assistance, licensing and continuing education reimbursement, parental leave, and housing allowances or gifts. SummaryThe Director of Construction & Development Accounting is a Denver-based executive responsible for the strategic oversight, financial governance, and systemic management across both CGRES (Capex) and CGDEV (Development) portfolios. This leadership role requires a sophisticated understanding of real estate financial structures, treasury management, and corporate internal controls.The ultimate goal for this individual is to drive enterprise-wide accounting policies, lead and mentor a high-performing project accounting team, and partner closely with the Chief Financial Officer and executive leadership to align construction financial operations with the company's broader growth strategies and liquidity goals.Executive Leadership & Team ManagementStrategic Direction: Provide strategic direction and oversight to the construction & development accounting and administration teams, fostering a culture of high performance and collaborative execution.Team Development: Establish in-person training, integration frameworks, and mentorship paths to ensure continuous professional growth across the accounting department.Cross-Functional Liaison: Serve as the primary financial liaison between corporate accounting, asset management, and development executives to maintain alignment on overall portfolio performance.Financial Reporting & GovernancePortfolio Reporting: Lead the overarching preparation, review, and strategic presentation of project draw reports, funding requests, and comprehensive financial portfolios for senior leadership and lenders.Technical Authority: Act as the internal technical authority, staying ahead of evolving GAAP, IFRS, and construction-specific regulatory standards to future-proof organizational compliance.Strategic Capital & Treasury OversightCFO Partnership: Partner directly with the Chief Financial Officer to shape and execute capital allocation, project financing structures, and enterprise risk management frameworks.Capital Modeling: Oversee macro-level cash flow modeling, capital call allocations, and liquidity forecasting for all active, upcoming, and pipeline development projects.Project Lifecycle, Budgeting & Systems ControlTransition Management: Drive complex project transitions, establishing clear accountability lines for Capex and Development project management.Cost Control: Oversee rigorous job costing systems, budget variance modeling, and predictive financial reporting to identify and mitigate potential cost overruns before they impact profitability.Lifecycle Operations: Direct cross-functional workflows for project administration, contract generation, comprehensive lien waiver tracking, and final project close-out procedures.Systems Innovation: Champion the implementation, optimization, and scaling of enterprise-level project management and accounting information systems to guarantee real-time, accurate data integrity.Qualifications & RequirementsEducation: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related business field. Experience: Proven leadership experience in construction, real estate development, or public accounting with a heavy real estate focus.Company Culture & BenefitsCulture & Growth: Benefit from an unparalleled company culture driven by strong core values, continuous executive development, and rapid career growth opportunities.Core Benefits Plan: Full eligibility to participate in the company benefits plan, featuring comprehensive health, vision, dental, and pet insurance.Financial & Future Planning: 401(k) retirement plan matching, student loan payoff assistance, and dedicated reimbursement programs for professional licensing and continuing education.Work-Life Balance: Exceptional full suite of modern benefits, including an Unlimited PTO policy, parental leave, and specialized housing allowances or corporate housing gifts.Job SummaryRequisition Number: DIREC019835Job Category: FinanceSchedule: Full-Time