Construction Divisional Operations Accounting Manager

Job Summary

Buildlabs Custom Homes LLC is seeking an experienced and highly hands-on Construction Divisional Operations Accounting Manager to oversee and actively perform all accounting office transactions for a luxury residential construction company with multiple active project sites.

This is a working manager role. In addition to supervising accounting operations and staff, this individual will be responsible for executing day-to-day accounting functions, auditing existing financial processes, and making recommendations to ensure the most accurate, efficient, and scalable accounting practices across the organization.

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Responsibilities

Hands-On Accounting & Financial Execution

• Perform and oversee daily accounting transactions across multiple construction projects, divisions and Buildlabs locations
• Manage general ledger activity, job cost accounting, cost coding, and project-level financial tracking
• Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules
• Execute month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
• Maintain strong internal controls through direct involvement in accounting operations

Construction & Job Cost Accounting

• Perform and oversee job cost accounting, including budget tracking, cost-to-complete analysis, variance analysis, and forecasting
• Review project costs, change orders, purchase orders, subcontractor billing, retainage, and draw schedules
• Prepare and manage WIP (Work in Progress) schedules and revenue recognition
• Partner with project managers to ensure accurate cost allocation and financial transparency

Auditing, Controls & Process Improvement

• Audit existing accounting workflows, job cost processes, and financial controls
• Identify gaps, redundancies, and risk areas impacting accuracy and efficiency
• Recommend and implement improved accounting procedures and controls
• Ensure consistency and data integrity across all accounting systems

Leadership & Supervision

• Supervise, mentor, and support accounting staff while remaining actively involved in daily work
• Establish workflows, deadlines, and accountability standards
• Lead by example in both transactional and review-based accounting responsibilities

Reporting & Executive Support

• Prepare and present financial reports for Buildlabs executive leadership
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning initiatives
• Serve as a financial resource for operational decision-making
• Coordinate with external auditors, tax professionals, and financial institutions, vendors and clients

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Requirements and Qualifications

Education & Credentials

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field (required)
• CPA license or MBA degree (required)
• Continuing professional education (CPE) in accounting, finance, or construction-related disciplines preferred

Construction Accounting Experience

• Minimum 10 years of progressive accounting experience within a construction company
• Demonstrated expertise in construction-specific accounting, including:
  
  • Job cost accounting and cost code structures
  • Work-in-Progress (WIP) reporting and revenue recognition
  • Budget-to-actual tracking and cost-to-complete analysis
  • Change order accounting and financial impact analysis
  • Retainage, lien waivers, and subcontractor billing
• Experience supporting multiple concurrent projects across different job sites 

Hands-On Accounting & Execution

• Proven experience in a working manager or controller role where the individual personally performed accounting tasks in addition to oversight
• Ability and willingness to:
  
  • Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and adjusting entries
  • Manage general ledger accuracy and integrity
  • Execute month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closes
  • Review and process AP/AR, payroll coordination, and job cost entries
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify discrepancies and resolve issues independently

Auditing, Controls & Process Improvement

• Demonstrated experience auditing internal accounting processes and workflows
• Ability to evaluate financial controls for accuracy, efficiency, and risk exposure
• Proven track record of:
  
  • Identifying process gaps, redundancies, and inefficiencies
  • Recommending improved procedures and control frameworks
  • Implementing scalable, repeatable accounting processes in growing organizations
• Experience preparing for or supporting internal and external audits 

Leadership & Management

• Prior experience supervising, mentoring, or managing accounting staff
• Ability to set clear expectations, workflows, and deadlines while remaining actively involved in execution
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively across accounting, operations, and project teams
• Comfortable holding team members accountable while maintaining a professional, respectful work environment 

Systems & Technical Skills

• Advanced proficiency with construction accounting and ERP systems
• Strong Excel skills, including complex formulas, reconciliations, and financial analysis
• Ability to evaluate accounting systems and recommend improvements or optimizations
• Experience maintaining data accuracy across multiple platforms and reporting outputs

Business & Communication Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders
• Ability to translate financial data into actionable operational insights
• Professional judgment and discretion when handling sensitive financial information
• Highly organized, deadline-driven, and able to manage competing priorities 

Work Environment & Commitment

• Ability to work in person, full-time, five days per week at one of our Buildlabs office locations
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, detail-oriented construction environment
• Committed to year-round employment with long-term organizational impact

Job Details

• Job Type: Full-time
• Schedule: In-person, 5 days per week required
• Ability to relocate: Required
• Ability to commute: Required

Compensation

• Annual salary will be determined based on education and experience

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Performance-based bonus opportunities