<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>