Construction Accounting Manager

Responsibilities :

• Support Senior Controller with the financial operations of construction projects, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
• Collaborate in the month-end and year-end closing activities, encompassing tasks like crafting journal entries, conducting meticulous account reconciliations, and conducting comprehensive variance analyses.
• Oversee reconciliation of project accountants.
• Conduct in-depth cost analysis and financial evaluations to optimize project profitability.
• Collaborate with project managers to assess financial performance.
• Monitor project budgets, identifying and addressing variances in a timely manner.
• Coordinate with external auditors for project audits and ensure compliance with audit requirements.
• Remain attuned to the dynamic landscape of accounting regulations and industry benchmarks, adapting to modifications as deemed necessary.
• Play a proactive role in preserving compliance with internal controls while also taking part in the deployment of process enhancements to optimize operational efficiency.
• Extend your support to special projects and engage in ad-hoc reporting assignments as designated.

Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in Accounting, specifically in the construction industry.
• Expertise in construction accounting principles, cost accounting, and project financial analysis.
• Proficiency in construction management software and financial systems.
• Effective communication skills to liaise with project managers, executives, and external auditors.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Ability to mentor Project Accountants as needed.

Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

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Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to :

• the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
• licensure and certification requirements;
• office location and other geographic considerations;
• other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure.

The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.