Sr. Construction Accountant

Overview

Are you looking for a highly rewarding opportunity that provides extensive career growth opportunity? Next 150 Construction, a fully owned subsidiary of Gilbane Building Company, is seeking a Senior Accountant who is a mid‑level professional capable of fulfilling the project accounting and project financial forecasting requirements of multiple mid‑sized and/or large projects, including day‑to‑day interface with project management, client, and subcontractor personnel.

This role will sit primarily in the office but travel to project job sites may be required for meetings with the project teams and subcontractors.

As a Top‑10 ENR Contractor, Gilbane is a family‑owned business with 45 offices that has been shaping communities since 1870. Consistently recognized as one of the most reputable construction management firms in the country, Gilbane is committed to delivering projects safely and on‑time. You will have the opportunity to build schools, labs, hospitals, corporate offices, sports arenas and more!

You are someone who acts inclusively, showing empathy and treating others with respect and dignity in order to uphold Gilbane’s core value of Caring and “People First” workplace culture. You seek to listen in order to understand and can convey information clearly. You’re a strong problem‑solver who can identify, prioritize, and implement alternatives for solutions, and you demonstrate adaptability by collaborating with others and supporting team members to achieve excellence.

A self‑starter who shows passion, commitment, and ownership all while delivering on business outcomes and driving results. You’re someone who identifies opportunities for new and improved ways of doing things that result in value‑add solutions. Your core values match Gilbane’s:
Integrity, Caring, Teamwork, Tough mindedness, Dedication to Excellence, Discipline, Loyalty, and Entrepreneurship.

The Senior Accountant is considered a mid‑level position within our Business Unit Accounting job family. By joining the company at this level, you have opportunity to grow in title, compensation, and responsibility. You will work with a team of experienced professionals that will provide initial training and guidance, and long‑term partnership. Additionally, Gilbane offers employees multi‑dimensional training opportunities through a number of resources.

You will be able to enroll in trainings through our award‑winning Gilbane University to build leadership and technical skills.

• Manages contracts, amendments, insurance, bonds, SOV, files, and co‑policies
• Conducts timely and accurate reviews of requisitions and lien waivers
• Sets up and properly formats project financial forecasts to meet both the internal team and client reporting needs
• Manages monthly project forecast meetings and maintains accurate ETCs for labor and expenses
• Evaluates change management for reporting inconsistencies
• Ensures timely management of accounts receivable and payables
• Manages the project financial closeout process
• Develops and maintains positive professional relationships both internally and externally
• Coaches and mentors less experienced team members
• Reviews and understands cost proposals
• Understands and manages various contract types and delivery methods
• Assists the Accounting Manager or Business Controller with monthly WIP process
• Stretches assignments as needed by the business such as overseeing one accountant
• Acts as an Independent Accountant during project forecast meetings to mitigate financial risk
• Supervises interns
• Supports a positive and inclusive work environment

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field
• 6‑10 years of experience
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Ability to learn construction management and payment management software
• Knowledge of the overall project execution process including budgeting, project forecasting, cost control, schedule, anticipated cost, and project profitability
• Knowledge of construction industry…