Accounting Manager (Construction / Project Accounting)

Accounting Manager

• Construction/Project Accounting PreciseSource, a national search firm, is recruiting for a Construction Accounting Manager to join our client, a national real estate development and construction firm based in the Bradenton/Sarasota Florida area.

This is an onsite in-office role. This is a critical opportunity within the organization's accounting department responsible for standing up their Project Accounting practice internally. This includes working closely with IT, Corporate Accounting and Construction team leadership to build out systems and processes around national construction project accounting. The candidate will own the construction accounting for construction projects including project accounting, budgeting and analysis, job costing, and audit support. The ideal candidate will come from a similar industry and bring a leadership background or track record of people management while being hands-on. Our client is offering a very competitive base salary, annual discretionary bonus opportunity, 401k match, full benefits, stable work environment and career growth.

Responsibilities:

Project Cost Setup & Budget Management Set up projects to separate costs by accounting category, such as Site, Building/Shell, and Interior. Establish and document all budget and cost analysis procedures. Ensure budgets are accurately entered into the MRI system and aligned with project plans and cost codes. Enter approved revisions and budget reallocations as needed. Cost Oversight & Analysis Review and approve Purchase Orders (POs), Change Orders (COs), and Contracts for coding accuracy, adherence to project budgets, and alignment with project scope. Work closely with cost segregation team to ensure compliance and proper coding for book and tax purposes. Participate in PO and CO review with senior management. Perform variance analyses, highlighting discrepancies between actual and budgeted costs, and collaborate with construction teams to resolve issues. Job Cost Monitoring & Reporting Maintain detailed job cost ledgers and monitor expenditures against budgets throughout the project lifecycle. Prepare and distribute job cost reports and project financial summaries to project stakeholders. Billing & Revenue Tracking Prepare and manage tenant billables, deposits, and extra work requests with project managers. Collaborate with the Billing Department to ensure timely and accurate invoicing for project-related costs. Monitor lien waivers and conditional/unconditional releases to ensure compliance with contractual requirements.

Internal Collaboration and Support:

Attend construction job meetings to stay informed on project progress, budgets, and potential financial risks. Support project managers in understanding financial implications of project decisions and adjustments.

Audit Support and Compliance:

Prepare and organize detailed documentation for internal and external audits. Ensure compliance with corporate accounting policies, construction agreements, and regulatory requirements.

Other Responsibilities:

Assist in the reconciliation and closure of completed projects, ensuring proper allocation of remaining balances.

Qualifications:

Experience:

Minimum of 5 years in construction accounting, with strong experience in project-level cost tracking and analysis.

Education:

Associate degree in accounting required; bachelor's degree preferred.

Technical Skills:

Proficiency in construction accounting software (e.g., MRI, Procore) and advanced Excel skills.

Interpersonal Skills:

Strong organizational, communication, and analytical abilities, with a collaborative mindset for working closely with project managers and executive teams.

Detail Orientation:

High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects, ensuring deadlines and accuracy are met. Leadership experience and ability to assist in hiring/building a team focused on project accounting for the company.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$95,000.00

• $140,000.

00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Relocation assistance Vision insurance

Experience:

Construction Projecting Accounting:

5 years (Required)

Supervisory:

1 year (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Bradenton, FL 34201 (Preferred) Ability to

Relocate:

Bradenton, FL 34201: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person Accounting Manager (Construction / Project Accounting) Bradenton, FL 34201 $95,000

• $140,000 a year
• Full-time $95,000
• $140,000 a year
• Full-time Accounting Manager
• Construction/Project Accounting PreciseSource, a national search firm, is recruiting for a Construction Accounting Manager to join our client, a national real estate development and construction firm based in the Bradenton/Sarasota Florida area.

This is an onsite in-office role. This is a critical opportunity within the organization's accounting department responsible for standing up their Project Accounting practice internally. This includes working closely with IT, Corporate Accounting and Construction team leadership to build out systems and processes around national construction project accounting. The candidate will own the construction accounting for construction projects including project accounting, budgeting and analysis, job costing, and audit support. The ideal candidate will come from a similar industry and bring a leadership background or track record of people management while being hands-on. Our client is offering a very competitive base salary, annual discretionary bonus opportunity, 401k match, full benefits, stable work environment and career growth.

Responsibilities:

Project Cost Setup & Budget Management Set up projects to separate costs by accounting category, such as Site, Building/Shell, and Interior. Establish and document all budget and cost analysis procedures. Ensure budgets are accurately entered into the MRI system and aligned with project plans and cost codes. Enter approved revisions and budget reallocations as needed. Cost Oversight & Analysis Review and approve Purchase Orders (POs), Change Orders (COs), and Contracts for coding accuracy, adherence to project budgets, and alignment with project scope. Work closely with cost segregation team to ensure compliance and proper coding for book and tax purposes. Participate in PO and CO review with senior management. Perform variance analyses, highlighting discrepancies between actual and budgeted costs, and collaborate with construction teams to resolve issues. Job Cost Monitoring & Reporting Maintain detailed job cost ledgers and monitor expenditures against budgets throughout the project lifecycle. Prepare and distribute job cost reports and project financial summaries to project stakeholders. Billing & Revenue Tracking Prepare and manage tenant billables, deposits, and extra work requests with project managers. Collaborate with the Billing Department to ensure timely and accurate invoicing for project-related costs. Monitor lien waivers and conditional/unconditional releases to ensure compliance with contractual requirements.

Internal Collaboration and Support:

Attend construction job meetings to stay informed on project progress, budgets, and potential financial risks. Support project managers in understanding financial implications of project decisions and adjustments.

Audit Support and Compliance:

Prepare and organize detailed documentation for internal and external audits. Ensure compliance with corporate accounting policies, construction agreements, and regulatory requirements.

Other Responsibilities:

Assist in the reconciliation and closure of completed projects, ensuring proper allocation of remaining balances.

Qualifications:

Experience:

Minimum of 5 years in construction accounting, with strong experience in project-level cost tracking and analysis.

Education:

Associate degree in accounting required; bachelor's degree preferred.

Technical Skills:

Proficiency in construction accounting software (e.g., MRI, Procore) and advanced Excel skills.

Interpersonal Skills:

Strong organizational, communication, and analytical abilities, with a collaborative mindset for working closely with project managers and executive teams.

Detail Orientation:

High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects, ensuring deadlines and accuracy are met. Leadership experience and ability to assist in hiring/building a team focused on project accounting for the company.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$95,000.00

• $140,000.

00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Relocation assistance Vision insurance

Experience:

Construction Projecting Accounting:

5 years (Required)

Supervisory:

1 year (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Bradenton, FL 34201 (Preferred) Ability to

Relocate:

Bradenton, FL 34201: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person