Cost Accounting Manager

Description

We are looking for an experienced Cost Accounting Manager to support construction operations. In this role, you will guide project cost reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis to help leadership make informed business decisions. This position requires a strong grasp of construction accounting practices, sound judgment, and the ability to work effectively with both finance and project teams in a deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities:

• Direct project cost tracking across multiple jobs, reviewing budgets, committed spending, forecasts, and actual results to maintain accurate financial visibility.

• Partner with project leaders and field teams to investigate cost variances, address discrepancies, and improve overall project financial performance.

• Contribute to monthly close activities by preparing reconciliations, recording journal entries, and making necessary cost corrections for timely reporting.

• Maintain work-in-progress reporting and evaluate job profitability to support accurate revenue and margin analysis.

• Prepare recurring forecasts, budget updates, and financial summaries that highlight trends, exposures, and opportunities for management review.

• Establish and maintain accounting procedures and internal controls related to job costing, project reporting, and financial compliance.

• Coordinate documentation and reporting needed for audits, tax-related support, and adherence to contractual and regulatory requirements.

• Provide leadership to job cost and accounting staff through training, day-to-day guidance, and performance support.

• Work closely with operations, project management, and finance teams to strengthen reporting accuracy and identify process improvements.

Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.

• At least 5 years of progressive accounting experience, with construction industry experience strongly preferred.

• Demonstrated knowledge of construction accounting, job cost reporting, project forecasting, and cost analysis.

• Experience using construction accounting platforms such as Viewpoint Vista or comparable systems is preferred.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including data analysis functions such as pivot tables and lookup tools.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities with careful attention to detail.

• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to operational stakeholders and non-financial partners.

• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and handle confidential information with professionalism.

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