Construction Accounting Manager – Residential Homebuilder (QuickBooks / Job Costing)
About The Position
We are looking for a Construction Accounting Manager for our client, who is a fast-growing homebuilder in Concord, NC serving Cabarrus County and surrounding communities. The company builds high-quality homes and vibrant developments through innovative design and exceptional craftsmanship. This role will work closely with leadership and play a key role in helping the company build strong financial operations as we grow. Position Overview We are seeking a Construction Accounting Manager to oversee the day-to-day accounting operations of our growing homebuilding company. This role will manage financial reporting, job costing, WIP schedules, and cash flow visibility while supporting leadership with accurate financial insights. This is a hands-on role requiring experience with construction or project-based accounting, including job costing, project profitability tracking, and percentage-of-completion accounting. As the company grows, this role will also help improve financial processes, strengthen internal controls, and support the company’s transition from cash basis accounting to GAAP-based financial reporting. The Construction Accounting Manager will oversee the bookkeeper, help ensure accurate reporting across projects, and partner with leadership to maintain strong financial visibility across the business. Note: Candidates with residential construction or homebuilding accounting experience (job costing, WIP schedules, construction draws) are strongly preferred.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business
- 5+ years of accounting or finance experience
- Experience in residential construction, homebuilding, or project-based accounting
- Strong understanding of:
- Job costing
- WIP reporting
- Percentage-of-completion accounting
- Construction financial reporting
- Experience with QuickBooks required
- Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, financial analysis)
- Experience supporting process improvement or accounting system development in a growing company
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Buildertrend or similar construction management software preferred
- CPA is a plus but not required.
- Experience working in an EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) environment is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Oversee full-cycle accounting including AP, AR, general ledger, payroll, and monthly close
- Supervise and support the internal bookkeeper
- Maintain accurate financial records and reporting in QuickBooks
- Prepare monthly financial statements including P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow
- Ensure accurate financial data across projects and company operations
- Manage job costing and project-level financial tracking
- Maintain and monitor WIP (Work-in-Progress) schedules
- Support percentage-of-completion revenue recognition
- Monitor project profitability across multiple communities
- Partner with operations to ensure accurate cost tracking and budgeting
- Assist with construction draw processes with lenders and title companies
- Monitor and forecast cash flow across active projects
- Support management of construction lines of credit
- Assist leadership with financial planning related to development and construction timelines
- Prepare financial reporting packages and performance metrics for leadership
- Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
- Provide financial insights to support business decisions
- Produce key financial reporting needed for leadership and project oversight
- Ensure compliance with GAAP, tax requirements, and internal policies
- Support the company’s transition from cash basis accounting to GAAP
- Coordinate with external CPAs, tax advisors, and auditors
- Maintain documentation and internal controls to support financial accuracy
- Improve accounting systems and financial processes as the company grows
- Support integration and optimization between QuickBooks and Buildertrend
- Develop scalable workflows and reporting processes
- Identify opportunities for automation and operational efficiency
- Assist with employee onboarding processes and internal compliance tracking
- Help maintain documentation related to employee records, training, and internal systems
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
- Collaborative and growth-focused team environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
