Sr Staff Accountant - Construction

Position Summary

This person is responsible for leading the accounting, finance, and human resources functions for a construction company. This hands-on leadership role ensures accurate financial reporting, sound internal controls, effective cash flow management, and efficient human resources administration while supporting the company's continued growth.

• Direct all accounting and financial operations.
• Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Manage the month-end and year-end close process.
• Analyze financial performance and present results to executive leadership.
• Establish and maintain internal controls and accounting policies.
• Coordinate annual audits and tax preparation.

• Oversee job costing and project accounting.
• Prepare and review Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules.
• Monitor project profitability, change orders, retainage, and committed costs.
• Partner with Project Managers to review budgets, forecasts, and cost variances.

• Manage company cash flow and working capital.
• Prepare rolling cash flow forecasts.
• Oversee banking relationships, credit facilities, and financing.
• Monitor accounts receivable, collections, and accounts payable.

• Supervise accounting, payroll, and administrative personnel.
• Develop standardized financial and administrative processes across all business units.
• Evaluate and implement improvements to accounting and HR systems.
• Manage relationships with auditors, banks, bonding companies, insurance providers, legal counsel, and outside consultants.
• Participate in strategic planning and operational decision-making as a member of the leadership team.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Quickbooks experience
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive accounting experience.
• At least 2 years of construction accounting experience.
• Experience with job costing, WIP reporting, and project accounting.
• Experience managing payroll and human resources.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and internal controls.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting software.

$85,000 - $95,000 a year