Construction Accounting Manager

Construction Accounting Manager

Nashville, Tennessee, United States

Join Frazier & Deeter and be a part of a rapidly growing top 50 accounting & advisory firm that has been repeatedly named a best firm to work for, a best firm for women and a pacesetter firm among U.S. accounting firms. With several offices across the U.S., UK, and India, there is a spot for you!

We serve clients of all sizes across the United States and the globe, with a suite of services that grow every year. Our growth mindset and entrepreneurial environment translates into variety and opportunity for our people.

At Frazier & Deeter, we're committed to training, mentoring, and developing our staff members. With our emphasis on investing in relationships to make a difference and a firmwide focus on inclusion, we help each other grow in every aspect of life.

Job Summary:

As an Accounting Manager within our Client Accounting Advisory Services (CAAS) team, you will play a critical leadership role specializing in supporting construction industry clients with complex, project-based accounting needs. This position offers the opportunity to work hands-on with clients in a collaborative, office-based environment, helping to strengthen relationships and expand our growing construction niche. You will oversee full-cycle accounting operations, deliver strategic financial insight tailored to contractors and developers, and contribute to business development efforts, while leading and mentoring a high-performing team.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Oversee and support construction clients in maintaining accurate, project-based accounting, including managing staff responsible for transaction processing, account reconciliations, financial clean-up, and job cost reporting.
• Review and analyze financial statements, work-in-progress (WIP) schedules, and percentage-of-completion revenue recognition to ensure accuracy and alignment with industry standards.
• Advise clients on accounting and operational challenges specific to the construction industry, including job costing, cash flow management, and project profitability.
• Partner closely with clients in an in-office, collaborative environment to build relationships and identify opportunities to expand services within the growing construction niche.
• Stay current on construction accounting trends, GAAP guidance, and industry best practices to proactively support client needs.
• Lead, coach, and develop junior team members, fostering a high-performing, team-oriented environment.
• Ensure timely, high-quality deliverables while consistently exceeding client expectations.
• Support business development efforts, including contributing to proposals, client presentations, and networking activities to grow the CAAS construction practice.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• Demonstrated experience in public accounting, consulting, or outsourced accounting environments
• 8+ years of experience in industry accounting or public accounting consulting
• Construction Industry experience required
• Experience with Computer ease, Netsuite, Sage Intacct, and/or Foundation.
• Experience in leading a team and owning client relationships
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
• Effective leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, to collaborate with clients and internal teams.