Director of Project Accounting - and North Carolina Markets

Conti Civil is a fourth generation, privately owned construction leader specializing in infrastructure projects. Built on a 120+ year foundation of honesty and integrity, our company has grown and evolved with each generation to where we are today: a highly respected civil contractor for clients nationwide. We are known for our platform of outstanding project execution and have earned awards for project excellence, safety performance, and as a best place to work.

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The Director of Project Accounting will oversee financial performance, compliance, and strategic financial operations for all projects across both the New Jersey and North Carolina markets. This role serves as the senior leader of the Project Accounting function, responsible for guiding regional Project Accounting Managers and Project Accountants, standardizing financial processes, strengthening internal controls, and ensuring disciplined execution of job cost forecasting, cash flow management, billing, collections, and change management procedures.

The Director will collaborate closely with Project Executives, Project Managers, Finance leadership, and Executive Management to drive transparency, identify risks, and support proactive decision-making across all active projects. This position requires regular travel to jobsites and regional offices in New Jersey and North Carolina to support field teams, conduct financial reviews, and ensure accuracy and consistency in process and performance.

• Leadership & Team Development:
  Lead, mentor, and develop Project Accounting Managers and Project Accountants across both New Jersey and North Carolina, ensuring high performance, accountability, and alignment with company standards; establish training programs, cross-market consistency, and measurable objectives for the Project Accounting team; champion continuous improvement and drive adoption of best practices, tools, and financial systems.
• Financial Oversight & Strategic Support:
  Oversee preparation and accuracy of quarterly project forecasts and job cost reports; lead regional cash flow planning; oversee initial budget downloads and communicate budget adjustments, change orders, and revisions to project teams; monitor project startup to ensure vendor and subcontractor buyout is completed; serve as a strategic partner to Operations and Executive leadership, identifying financial risks and recommending actionable solutions.
• Billing, Collections & Change Management:
  Ensure all billing invoices are submitted on time with complete documentation; oversee and validate cost capture, pricing, submission, and billing of change orders; lead collection strategy reviews and monitor accounts receivable performance.
• Compliance, Controls & Audit Support:
  Ensure project teams maintain accurate documentation including quantity tracking, daily logs, and reconciliations; oversee subcontractor financial compliance; confirm project invoices are processed within the correct accounting period or properly accrued; ensure timely resolution of payroll-related issues; oversee compliance reporting including minority participation and EEO documentation.
• Contract & Cost Management:
  Review client contracts for financial sections including invoice requirements and change management clauses; ensure weekly Billing & Collections and Watch the Cost meetings are conducted and produce actionable insights; review weekly equipment usage and charge reports with project teams to support real-time cost decisions.
• Closeout & Continuous Improvement:
  Drive project financial closeouts and timely resolution of outstanding items; identify financial risks across markets and implement corrective actions; lead system enhancements and training initiatives for the Project Accounting function.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in heavy civil or construction, including multi-project oversight.
• Proven leadership experience managing and developing accounting teams across multiple locations or markets.
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