Senior Accountant, Design-Build

Merus brings more than 130 years of commercial real estate experience to the construction, development, ownership, and management of a diverse portfolio of assets across a growing footprint in the eastern U.S.

We’re all owners here. That shared ownership shapes how we work, make decisions, and support one another. Every team member is expected to take responsibility, follow through, and contribute to the success of our projects, partners, and company.

We were named a Deloitte U.S. Best Managed Company, recognizing how private companies are run across strategy, execution, culture, and financial discipline. That same standard shows up in how teams are supported, decisions are made, and the business continues to scale.

Merus is seeking a Senior Accountant within its Finance & Accounting department. In this position, you will play a key role in collaborating with our Design-Build construction teams and leadership, as well as Finance & Accounting leadership across our markets, to drive the completeness and accuracy of the financial controls and reporting associated with our product lines. The ideal candidate will be an ambitious individual who is a self-starter with a strong sense of urgency and accounting experience.

You will work in a fast-paced environment and have the ability to drive results. So, if you like to dig into the details and make big impacts, keep reading.

• Perform financial analysis to identify trends, variances, and areas for improvement in project and company financial performance.
• Attend monthly Design-Build results reviews with executive leadership of Design-Build and Accounting and escalated risks to project margin.
• Analyze insurance, technology and warranty costs and provide recommendations on billing costs appropriately.
• Proactively elevate project concerns or risks to margin to management.
• Generate financial reporting metrics on jobs for inclusion in the monthly financial reporting package.
• Present financial data and analysis to project stakeholders and management, highlighting key performance indicators and financial metrics.
• Provide support to external auditors for the annual financial statement audit.
• Participate in system implementations and lead process improvement initiatives to strengthen internal controls, reporting, and operational efficiency.

• Ensure estimates have been prepared, substantiated with bids and reviewed by the appropriate levels of management prior to entering into owner contracts.
• Review subcontractor contracts to confirm bidding processes were followed and final costs are in line with budget.
• Facilitate subcontractor prequalification reviews, assess financial risks, and elevate concerns to leadership.
• Oversee project setup and closeout across systems, ensuring financial accuracy, reconciliation, and compliance with established procedures.
• Track and analyze project costs, ensuring accuracy and completeness in financial records.
• Collaborate with project managers to monitor budget variances, understand their causes, and report on them to Design-Build and Finance & Accounting leadership.
• Forecast project costs, revenue, and margin to support decision-making processes in collaboration with the Design-Build team.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and recommend corrective actions to address budget overruns or financial risks.
• Assess financial risks associated with projects and implement risk mitigation strategies.
• Oversee timecard processing and payroll-related job cost allocations, reviewing labor costs for accuracy and resolving discrepancies.
• Review job cost activity monthly, ensuring consistent and proper coding of subcontractor and internal costs.
• Monitor job over/under billing and accounts receivable and accounts…