Accounting Manager

Construction Accounting Manager (Construction Accounting)

Scottdale, GA | In-Office
$120,000–$125,000 + 10% Bonus

We're partnering with a well-established construction company that has built an outstanding reputation since the 1960s. With decades of success and continued growth, they have recently been awarded a landmark $30 million data center project and are looking for an Accounting Manager to play a key role in supporting this exciting phase of the business.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Construction Accounting professional—or a Senior Accountant ready to step into management—to join a stable company with significant long-term career growth. The role offers the opportunity to grow into additional leadership responsibilities as the company continues to expand.

Position Summary
Reporting directly to the Controller and CFO, the Accounting Manager will oversee the day-to-day accounting function while serving as the primary accounting resource for multiple construction projects. This is a highly visible, hands-on individual contributor role requiring someone who enjoys building processes, solving problems, and taking ownership.

The company recently secured a $30 million joint venture data center project with complex reporting requirements, including approximately 180 cost codes, in addition to several active projects ranging around $3 million. Success in this role requires strong construction accounting knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to establish efficient processes as projects evolve.

Responsibilities

• Manage the accounting cycle from Accounts Payable through month-end close and financial reporting
• Perform percentage-of-completion (POC) revenue recognition and related project accounting
• Maintain accurate job costing and cost code reporting across multiple construction projects
• Prepare financial reporting for joint venture projects and ensure compliance with reporting requirements
• Partner with project managers and leadership to monitor project financial performance
• Develop and improve accounting processes and internal controls as projects and operations grow
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and prepare monthly financial statements
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and audit support
• Serve as the accounting subject matter expert for construction operations
• Help identify future staffing needs as the accounting department continues to expand

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Strong construction accounting experience required
• Extensive knowledge of percentage-of-completion (POC) revenue recognition
• Experience with job costing, cost codes, and Work-in-Progress (WIP) reporting
• Joint venture accounting experience is highly preferred
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of accounting operations
• Process improvement mindset with strong analytical and organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work directly with executive leadership

Why This Opportunity?

• Join a respected construction company with over 60 years of success
• Be part of a major, high-profile $30 million data center project
• Direct exposure to the Controller and CFO
• Opportunity to help build and improve accounting processes
• Clear path for advancement as the company continues to grow
• Stable organization with an excellent reputation and long-term employee tenure
• Competitive compensation of $120,000–$125,000 plus a 10% bonus