Construction Divisional Operations Accounting Manager

Overview

Benefits: 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Construction Divisional Operations Accounting Manager
Luxury Residential Construction | Multi-Site Operations

Job Summary

Buildlabs Custom Homes LLC is seeking an experienced and highly hands-on Construction Divisional Operations Accounting Manager to oversee and actively perform all accounting office transactions for a luxury residential construction company with multiple active project sites.

This is a working manager role. In addition to supervising accounting operations and staff, this individual will be responsible for executing day-to-day accounting functions, auditing existing financial processes, and making recommendations to ensure the most accurate, efficient, and scalable accounting practices across the organization.

Hands-On Accounting & Financial Execution

• Perform and oversee daily accounting transactions across multiple construction projects, divisions and Buildlabs locations
• Manage general ledger activity, job cost accounting, cost coding, and project-level financial tracking
• Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules
• Execute month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
• Maintain strong internal controls through direct involvement in accounting operations

Construction & Job Cost Accounting

• Perform and oversee job cost accounting, including budget tracking, cost-to-complete analysis, variance analysis, and forecasting
• Review project costs, change orders, purchase orders, subcontractor billing, retainage, and draw schedules
• Prepare and manage WIP (Work in Progress) schedules and revenue recognition
• Partner with project managers to ensure accurate cost allocation and financial transparency

Auditing, Controls & Process Improvement

• Audit existing accounting workflows, job cost processes, and financial controls
• Identify gaps, redundancies, and risk areas impacting accuracy and efficiency
• Recommend and implement improved accounting procedures and controls
• Ensure consistency and data integrity across all accounting systems

Leadership & Supervision

• Supervise, mentor, and support accounting staff while remaining actively involved in daily work
• Establish workflows, deadlines, and accountability standards
• Lead by example in both transactional and review-based accounting responsibilities

Reporting & Executive Support

• Prepare and present financial reports for Buildlabs executive leadership
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning initiatives
• Serve as a financial resource for operational decision-making
• Coordinate with external auditors, tax professionals, and financial institutions, vendors and clients

Education & Credentials

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field (required)
• CPA license or MBA degree (required)
• Continuing professional education (CPE) in accounting, finance, or construction-related disciplines preferred

Construction Accounting Experience

• Minimum 10 years of progressive accounting experience within a construction company
• Demonstrated expertise in construction-specific accounting, including:
• Job cost accounting and cost code structures
• Work-in-Progress (WIP) reporting and revenue recognition
• Budget-to-actual tracking and cost-to-complete analysis
• Change order accounting and financial impact analysis
• Retainage, lien waivers, and subcontractor billing
• Experience supporting multiple concurrent projects across different job sites

Hands-On Accounting & Execution

• Proven experience in a working manager or controller role where the individual personally performed accounting tasks in addition to oversight
• Ability and willingness to:
• Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and adjusting entries
• Manage general ledger accuracy and integrity
• Execute month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closes
• Review and process AP/AR, payroll coordination, and job cost entries
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify discrepancies and resolve issues independently

Auditing, Controls & Process Improvement

• Demonstrated experience auditing internal…