<p>How You'll Contribute: The Accounting Manager will be a key member of the revenue accounting team and is responsible for ensuring the accuracy of the company's revenue reporting directly impacting the financial well-being of the organization. We are seeking a skilled and detail-driven Accounting Manager with expertise in project-based or construction revenue recognition to lead financial reporting and compliance across multiple large-scale projects. This role is responsible for managing job cost accounting, WIP schedules, and ensuring timely, accurate revenue recognition in accordance with US GAAP (ASC 606). You will play a critical role in partnering with project managers, operations, and internal finance teams to ensure financial data integrity, compliance, and operational insight.</p> <p>What You'll Do: Revenue Recognition & Compliance</p> <ul> <li>Lead GAAP-compliant revenue recognition processes, including percentage-of-completion (POC) under ASC 606. </li><li>Manage and update the Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules, including cost-to-complete estimates and earned revenue. </li><li>Collaborate with PMs and FP&A to review forecasts, change orders, and contract amendments affecting revenue. </li><li>Collaborate with Finance Operations team to monitor billing schedules and project milestones to ensure correct timing of revenue and cost recognition. </li><li>Ensure ongoing compliance with internal controls related to revenue processes. </li></ul> <p>Project & Job Cost Accounting</p> <ul> <li>Maintain accurate job cost tracking and project-level P&L statements. </li><li>Review budgets, actuals, and perform margin variance analysis. </li><li>Collaborate with Finance Operations team to validate coding of costs to the correct jobs, phases, and categories. </li><li>Support project closeouts, including final billings and reconciliations. </li></ul> <p>Month-End Close & Financial Reporting</p> <ul> <li>Lead month-end and quarter-end close activities for POC revenue recognition accounting. </li><li>Prepare key reports: margin analysis, backlog reports. </li><li>Support external and internal audits with documentation and analysis. </li></ul> <p>Cross-Functional Leadership & Collaboration</p> <ul> <li>Supervise and mentor revenue accountant or staff supporting projects. </li><li>Collaborate with operations and project managers to align project data with financial reporting. </li><li>Drive process improvements related to revenue recognition reporting. </li></ul> <p>Additional Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Analyze revenue accounts for accuracy and investigate discrepancies. </li><li>Perform journal entries, reconciliations, and uploads to the ERP system. </li><li>Partner with internal teams to maintain project data hygiene and resolve cost transfer or closeout issues. </li><li>Assist with audit preparation and support compliance with contract terms. </li><li>Participate in ongoing process optimization and systems improvements. </li></ul> <p>What You'll Bring: Required Skills/Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>5+ years of accounting experience in the construction or project-based industry, with demonstrated experience in revenue recognition, job costing, and WIP management. Deep knowledge of ASC 606, GAAP, and percentage-of-completion accounting. </li><li>Familiarity with project contracts, change orders, and billing schedules. </li><li>Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, LOOKUPs, financial modeling). </li><li>ERP experienced (Microsoft D365 preferred). </li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; capable of identifying and resolving root causes. </li><li>Excellent communication skills - able to clearly explain accounting matters to non-financial colleagues. </li><li>Experience working in fast-paced, high-volume environments with shifting priorities. </li><li>Comfortable working independently and collaboratively. </li><li>High attention to detail and strong sense of accountability. </li></ul> <p>Preferred Skills/Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance. </li><li>CPA, CMA, or similar certification (or actively pursuing) preferred. </li></ul>