<p><strong>Director of Construction Accounting</strong></p><p>Are you a skilled finance leader with deep expertise in construction industry accounting? We are seeking a Director of Construction Accounting to join our team. This high-visibility role will be instrumental in overseeing project accounting for complex construction initiatives and delivering actionable insights to executive leadership.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee and review project accounting, job costing, and work-in-progress schedules (WIPS) for large-scale construction projects across multiple business units.</li><li>Assess and analyze risks from both accounting/finance and operational perspectives, including financial reporting and working capital management.</li><li>Develop early warning indicators for projects at risk of increased costs or unbilled receivables.</li><li>Review contract accounting revenue recognition, change orders, and claims, ensuring compliance with GAAP—expertise in long-term construction contract accounting is required.</li><li>Collaborate with business unit and project teams—including external advisors and consultants—to manage claims, disputes, and project status.</li><li>Prepare and review technical accounting memos supporting revenue recognition for change orders and claims at the project accounting level.</li><li>Act as a liaison between project teams and executive management, providing updates on project financials and risks.</li><li>Perform cost variance analysis and identify financial trends to optimize project profitability.</li><li>Lead quarterly business unit performance reviews and produce key financial reports, delivering actionable recommendations to senior leadership.</li><li>Participate in estimate meetings and validate estimate-at-completion (EAC) and work in progress (WIPS) calculations.</li></ul>

<p><strong> Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field required</li><li>CPA required (preference for candidates with public accounting background).</li><li>7+ years of experience in accounting/finance within the construction industry, preferably in large construction companies and Big 4 public accounting firms.</li><li>Proven track record managing project accounting, job costing, and WIPS in major construction environments.</li><li>Strong understanding of GAAP and technical accounting concepts relevant to long-term construction contracts.</li><li>Outstanding organizational, project management, and communication skills.</li><li>Collaborative, detail-oriented, and able to deliver results under strict deadlines.</li><li>Ability to travel as needed (generally under 25%).</li></ul><p><strong>Why Join Us?</strong></p><ul><li>Join a dynamic finance and accounting team that plays an integral role in driving operational and financial excellence.</li><li>Make a significant impact by identifying risks and optimizing the financial performance of complex construction projects.</li><li>Collaborate across multiple business units and with executive leadership.</li></ul><p>Ready to take your construction accounting expertise to the next level? Apply now or reach out for a confidential discussion.</p><p><br></p><p>If you are already working with a recruiter from Robert Half, please contact them directly regarding <strong>job number 00320-0013330254 presented by Ameri Ramirez</strong> to expedite your candidacy for this role.</p>

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