Accounting Manager Construction
Pendleton, SC - USA
Job Summary
Position Summary
The Controller is responsible for leading the accounting finance and human resources functions for a construction company. This hands-on leadership role ensures accurate financial reporting sound internal controls effective cash flow management and efficient human resources administration while supporting the companys continued growth.
Financial Leadership
- Direct all accounting and financial operations.
- Prepare accurate monthly quarterly and annual financial statements.
- Manage the month-end and year-end close process.
- Analyze financial performance and present results to executive leadership.
- Establish and maintain internal controls and accounting policies.
- Coordinate annual audits and tax preparation.
Construction Accounting
- Oversee job costing and project accounting.
- Prepare and review Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules.
- Monitor project profitability change orders retainage and committed costs.
- Partner with Project Managers to review budgets forecasts and cost variances.
Cash Management
- Manage company cash flow and working capital.
- Prepare rolling cash flow forecasts.
- Oversee banking relationships credit facilities and financing.
- Monitor accounts receivable collections and accounts payable.
Leadership & Administration
- Supervise accounting payroll and administrative personnel.
- Develop standardized financial and administrative processes across all business units.
- Evaluate and implement improvements to accounting and HR systems.
- Manage relationships with auditors banks bonding companies insurance providers legal counsel and outside consultants.
- Participate in strategic planning and operational decision-making as a member of the leadership team.
- Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Business Administration or a related field.
- Quickbooks experience
- Minimum of 7 years of progressive accounting experience.
- At least 2 years of construction accounting experience.
- Experience with job costing WIP reporting and project accounting.
- Experience managing payroll and human resources.
- Strong understanding of GAAP and internal controls.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
Cogent Analytics is a business consulting firm, which provides powerful solutions to the American small business owner.