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Construction Accounting Manager

GHJ · On-site · Phoenix, AZ · $100k–$125k

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Mid level · asks for 3+ years

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Construction Accounting Manager

Phoenix, AZ | On-Site | Full-Time | Up to $125,000

A well-established, privately held organization is seeking a Construction Accounting Manager to join its Phoenix team. This is a hands-on leadership role with direct exposure to the CFO and senior management, overseeing day-to-day accounting operations while supporting the financial performance of active construction projects.

The ideal candidate brings a strong construction accounting background, including WIP, job costing, progress billing, change orders, and project financial reporting , along with experience leading an accounting team.

What You’ll Do

Oversee day-to-day accounting operations and accounting personnel

Manage the general ledger and support the monthly close process

Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements

Oversee Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, collections, and payroll

Prepare cash management reports, monitor cash flow, and identify potential financial concerns

Partner with Project Managers and department leaders to review project financial performance

Track and analyze WIP, job costs, project budgets, and construction-related variances

Support progress billing and change-order accounting

Maintain accurate financial records and effective internal controls

Prepare monthly financial and operational reporting for management

Assist with budgeting, financial analysis, compliance, insurance reporting, and other special projects

Help maintain and optimize Sage and other construction-related accounting systems

What We’re Looking For

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

8+ years of accounting experience

3+ years of accounting management experience

3+ years of construction accounting experience required

Strong understanding of WIP and job costing

Experience with progress billing, change orders, and project budgets

Strong month-end close, GL, reconciliation, and financial reporting experience

Experience overseeing AP, AR, payroll, and cash management

Strong Excel skills

Sage construction accounting software experience is highly preferred

Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills