A Director of Accounting oversees all financial operations of a company or organization. They manage accounting staff, oversee financial reporting, and develop and implement accounting policies and ensure compliance with tax and accounting regulations.
Pasadena, TX Job Details 6 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Accounting experience within construction industry Construction project reporting Cost accounting analysis Financial close processing Internal controls Financial data reconciliation Construction payment applications Construction cost control ASC 606 Team development Bachelor's degree Job order costing Managing accounting teams Mentoring Revenue recognition Closing the books Construction change orders Professional development training Full Job Description Department Accounting Location Pasadena Texas Flsa Status Exempt reports to Accounting work schedule M-F Core Job Responsibilities Core Job Responsibilities Own the monthly WIP schedule and percentage-of-completion revenue recognition process (ASC 606) across all active projects, consistent across lump-sum, cost-plus, and unit-rate contract types. Establish and maintain formal over/underbilling (contract asset/liability) tracking and monthly reporting, reducing amounts aged over 90 days and improving DSO. Develop formal ASC 606 revenue recognition process. Improve weekly and monthly cost management reporting — actual cost vs. budget by cost code — flagging variances for Project Manager and Project Controls follow-up. Lead the monthly margin variance review with Project Managers, Project Controls, and Estimating, tracking actual cost against budget for every active project. Partner with Project Controls leadership to align job cost structure with budget and implement a standardized, WBS-aligned job cost coding structure. Run a weekly cost and progress check-in with Project Managers and Project Controls, producing an indicative (unaudited, pre-close) revenue and margin trend by project. Build, manage, and mentor the project accounting team, including assessing current billing staff for upskill potential and hiring externally for experienced project accountants. Establish subcontractor and vendor billing, retainage, and lien-waiver tracking controls consistent with MSA and subcontract terms. Support external auditors and controllership with supporting schedules for percentage-of-completion, cost accruals, and contract asset/liability positions. Partner with IT/ERP teams to automate WIP and job cost schedule consolidation and retire manual, spreadsheet-based reporting. Develop and maintain a rolling cash flow forecasting model integrating project billing milestones, retainage release, and subcontractor payment timing. Directly supervises employees and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Develop a project accountant onboarding and training program, including a defined career path within the finance organization. Performs other duties as assigned.
Essential Qualifications Essential Skills and Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required ; CPA preferred. Minimum 10 years of experience in EPC or construction project accounting, including experience managing a project accounting function required . Vista Viewpoint ERP experience preferred. Deep knowledge of percentage-of-completion accounting (ASC 606) and EPC/construction contract types (T&M, fixed price, cost-plus, unit-rate). Experience with WIP schedules, over/underbilling (contract asset/liability) reporting, and job cost accounting. Strong understanding of change order/CCN processes and their cost and revenue recognition impact. Experience building or maturing a project accounting function, including staff development and training. Track record partnering with Project Controls, Estimating, and Project Managers on cost and margin reporting. Preferred experience in companies that deliver engineering and/or construction projects. Solid grounding in general accounting and controllership fundamentals (GAAP, month-end close, account reconciliations, internal controls, financial statement preparation) in addition to project-specific accounting.
Physical Requirements Physical Requirements Occasionally lift objects weighing up to 25 pounds Sit for long periods of time Occasionally stoop, kneel or crouch Use hands and arms to reach for, grasp and manipulate objects
