Accounting Manager - Construction

Macdonald & Company are pleased to be exclusively retained by a growing general contractor and real estate development group in Atlanta. The business is seeking an Accounting Manager who will operate across both construction and development, playing a key role in shaping financial processes, supporting project delivery, and strengthening corporate accounting. This is an entrepreneurial position with genuine influence, ideal for someone who enjoys building structure, improving systems, and becoming a trusted partner to leadership.

• Manage full project accounting from contract award through closeout, including job setup, cost tracking, invoicing, lien waivers, and monthly reporting
• Work closely with project managers to maintain accurate forecasts, cash flow projections, and WIP schedules, ensuring strong financial visibility across active jobs
• Oversee development accounting activities such as preparing debt and equity draw packages, reconciling budgets, processing corporate invoices, and supporting asset management with reporting and cash analysis
• Maintain general ledger accuracy, prepare corporate financial statements, manage audits, and ensure documentation is organized and audit-ready
• Support process improvements, implement better accounting controls, optimize systems, and help refine best practices as the company grows
• Provide wider operational support, including onboarding assistance and compliance-related tasks when needed

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5+ years of construction accounting experience, with strong understanding of job cost structures, billing formats, and contract compliance
• Proficiency with project accounting software and strong Excel capability
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across construction, development, and corporate teams
• High initiative, strong attention to detail, and comfort working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment

This is a compelling opportunity for an accounting professional who wants to sit at the intersection of construction and development, influence systems and workflows, and grow with an ambitious Atlanta-based business.

If you're interested in this position, please apply today for consideration.