Director, Construction & Development Accounting

Director, Construction & Development Accounting

Job Category :
Finance

Requisition Number : DIREC
019835

• Posted :
  September 8, 2026
• Full-Time

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Job Title:

Director, Construction & Development Accounting (Full-Time, Exempt)

Department:
Finance & Accounting

Reports To:

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

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.

Summary

The 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.

• Strategic 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.
• Portfolio 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 Oversight

• CFO 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 Control

• Transition 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 & Requirements

• Education:
  
  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 & Benefits

• Culture & 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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