<p><strong>Construction Accounting Manager Opportunity!</strong></p><p><strong>Torrington, CT area</strong></p><p><strong>Contact:</strong> Brittany Rizzo / Brittany.Rizzo@roberthalf com</p><p><strong>Reference ID:</strong> BR0013383093</p><p><br></p><p>We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Accounting / Finance Manager to lead financial oversight and cost control functions within our growing construction client. This role is responsible for managing job cost accounting, percentage-of-completion revenue recognition, budgeting and forecasting, and providing strategic financial insights to project management and executive leadership. The ideal candidate has strong construction or manufacturing industry experience and a deep understanding of job costing, work-in-progress (WIP) reporting, and cost analysis to ensure accurate financial reporting and project profitability.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p>Financial Management & Reporting</p><ul><li>Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.</li><li>Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with GAAP.</li><li>Manage construction-specific accounting processes including job costing and revenue recognition.</li><li>Develop and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets.</li><li>Assist with external audits, tax preparation, and lender reporting requirements.</li></ul><p>Job Costing & Project Financial Oversight</p><ul><li>Manage and maintain the integrity of the job cost system.</li><li>Review and analyze project budgets, committed costs, actual costs, and cost-to-complete estimates.</li><li>Monitor project performance and identify cost overruns, margin fade/gain, and risk areas.</li><li>Partner with Project Managers to ensure timely and accurate cost coding and forecasting.</li><li>Evaluate labor burden, equipment allocation, subcontractor costs, and change order tracking.</li></ul><p>Percentage-of-Completion (POC) & WIP Reporting</p><ul><li>Prepare and review monthly Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules.</li><li>Calculate and analyze revenue recognition under percentage-of-completion methodology.</li><li>Assess underbillings and overbillings.</li><li>Ensure accurate cost-to-complete projections and gross profit recognition.</li><li>Provide detailed variance analysis and margin reporting to leadership.</li></ul><p>Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis</p><ul><li>Lead annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes.</li><li>Develop project-level and company-wide cash flow projections.</li><li>Conduct profitability analysis by project, division, and cost category.</li><li>Provide actionable financial insights to improve operational efficiency.</li><li>Support strategic planning and capital allocation decisions.</li></ul><p>Leadership & Process Improvement</p><ul><li>Supervise and mentor accounting staff.</li><li>Improve accounting workflows, systems, and reporting capabilities.</li><li>Assist with ERP system optimization related to job cost modules.</li><li>Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, estimating, and project management teams.</li></ul>
<p><strong>Full Charge Bookkeeper – Luxury Real Estate Development</strong></p><p><br></p><p>We are seeking an experienced Full Charge Bookkeeper to support a small, highly specialized real estate development and design team focused on building custom luxury residences for ultra-high-net-worth clients. This role requires exceptional attention to detail, discretion, and the ability to manage full-cycle bookkeeping across multiple high-value projects with accuracy and care.</p><p>This is a hands-on role well-suited for someone who values precision over volume and enjoys working closely with ownership, project teams, and external advisors.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Full-Cycle Bookkeeping & Accounting</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee all day-to-day bookkeeping activities for development and related entities</li><li>Manage accounts payable and receivable, including vendor invoices, retainers, and client billings</li><li>Maintain the general ledger and chart of accounts across multiple projects or entities</li><li>Perform bank, credit card, and escrow account reconciliations</li><li>Process payroll and coordinate with third-party payroll and tax providers</li><li>Support month-end and year-end close activities</li></ul><p><strong>Project & Cost Accounting</strong></p><ul><li>Track project-level costs across custom home builds, including construction, design, and professional services</li><li>Monitor budgets, draws, and cash flow for active projects</li><li>Assist with job costing, variance tracking, and financial reporting by project</li><li>Support lender, investor, or ownership reporting as required</li></ul><p><strong>Financial Reporting & Collaboration</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare accurate monthly financial statements and internal reporting packages</li><li>Work closely with ownership, project managers, and external CPAs</li><li>Support tax preparation, audits, and entity-level reporting</li><li>Maintain organized financial documentation and records</li></ul><p><strong>Operational & Administrative Support</strong></p><ul><li>Manage contracts, vendor agreements, and financial documentation with confidentiality</li><li>Support insurance, permitting-related financial documentation, and compliance tracking</li><li>Assist leadership with ad hoc financial analysis and reporting needs</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p><strong>Senior Accountant Position with Growing Construction Company!</strong></p><p><strong>Torrington, CT area - on site</strong></p><p><strong>Contact:</strong> Brittany Rizzo / Brittany.Rizzo@roberthalf com</p><p><strong>Reference ID: </strong>BR0013377582</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Position Summary</strong></p><p>The Senior Accountant will play a key role in managing the day-to-day accounting operations for a large, complex construction organization. This position is responsible for accurate financial reporting, job cost accounting, month-end close, and compliance with GAAP and industry-specific accounting standards. The ideal candidate has strong construction accounting experience, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to work cross-functionally with project managers and operations teams.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP</li><li>Manage job cost accounting, including cost allocations, WIP schedules, and percentage-of-completion revenue recognition</li><li>Analyze project costs, budgets, change orders, and profitability; identify variances and trends</li><li>Oversee general ledger activity, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and accruals</li><li>Support month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness</li><li>Collaborate with project managers to ensure accurate forecasting, billing, and cost reporting</li><li>Prepare and review project billings, retainage, and lien waivers</li><li>Assist with audits, tax filings, and regulatory compliance</li><li>Maintain and improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls</li><li>Mentor and review the work of junior accounting staff as needed</li><li>Support system improvements and ERP optimization related to construction accounting</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for a dedicated Staff Accountant to join our team fully on-site in New Rochelle, New York, on a long-term contract-to-hire basis. This position plays a vital role in supporting various accounting functions, including payroll, accounts payable, and financial reconciliation. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in managing detailed financial processes while ensuring compliance and accuracy. </p><p> </p><p>Key Position Responsibilities · </p><ul><li>Responsible for the payroll process, including upload of the payroll journal entry under the direction of the Accounting Manager, working closely with the HR Manager. Includes payment, analysis and accurate analysis of employee time. </li><li>Responsible for automated processing of employee reimbursements, including creating enhancements within our payroll systems/</li><li>Responsible for credit cards coding, receipt tracking, as needed working in conjunction with the accounting/finance manager. </li><li>Responsible for managing and reconciling the petty cash as needed.</li><li>Responsible for entry of bills, including review of coding and allocations into bill.com. </li><li>Responsible for monthly upload of expenses into accounting system. </li><li>Responsible for upload and maintenance of W-9’s into Bill.com </li><li>Responsible of scanning and recording cash and check deposits, and upload or deposit to the bank. </li><li>Responsible for running and analyzing general ledger reports as needed. </li><li>Responsible for working out a schedule for processing of payments on a weekly basis, in conjunction with cash flow. Works in close coordination with the accounting manager to support the audit process.</li></ul>
<p>Do you want to stay challenged and leverage your accounting skillset without worrying about the corporate org chart, mergers, acquisitions and workplace stress? Imagine your career as a full-time Project Consultant- enjoying work/life balance, variety, the stability of a Fortune 500 company and none of the routine stress. Our consultants are permanent, salaried employees with Fortune Company-level benefits, vacation time, holidays and are not required to travel.</p><p><br></p><p>Working as a Full-Time Consultant, you will be deployed locally or remotely, assisting with a project suited to your expertise and experience. You’ll roll up your sleeves, work side-by-side with client leadership to drive results, add value and provide solutions. </p><p>The benefits of consulting with a global leader: </p><p><br></p><p>• STABILITY: No need to worry about your role and compensation as we pay Bench Time when you are in-between deployments. </p><p>• QUALITY of LIFE: Enjoy a predictable work week and no calls or texts from your boss on weekends! </p><p>• VARIETY and CAREER EXPANSION: You’ll have the opportunity to work for a variety of companies and industries as well as expand your network working side-by-side with financial leaders of all walks of life.</p><p>• CAREER PARTNER: You’ll be partnered with a Career Manager who will understand your background, match you with client engagements and provide ongoing feedback and communication. </p><p>• COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Market-competitive salary, Fortune-level benefit plan, paid for all hours worked and guaranteed salary.</p><p>Intrigued? Please contact Steve Cohn, CPA at: steve.cohn(at)robert.cohn(dot)com to learn more. </p><p><br></p><p>Project Scope Scenario</p><p>While deployed as an Accounting Consultant, you’ll work closely with our client’s Finance team, perform/review routine closings, prepare financials and supporting analysis, assist with the budget/forecast and offer process improvements as appropriate.</p><p><br></p><p>Desired Experience includes: </p><p>• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting</p><p>• 8-plus years of related experience with medium to large sized companies</p><p>• Strong understanding of GAAP</p><p>• Exceptional Excel and experience with ERP systems</p><p><br></p><p>Please note- though this role can be remote/hybrid, we are considering applicants local to CT and the Western Mass only.</p>
