Manager, Accounting Advisory - Construction Industry Clients

Overview

The organization is seeking an Accounting Advisory Manager with strong construction accounting expertise to provide controller-level advisory services and lead key client engagements.

This role serves as a primary point of contact for construction clients, focusing on accurate financial reporting, review of work-in-progress schedules, and strategic guidance to improve processes, internal controls, and operational efficiency. The manager will partner with client accounting teams and CFOs to strengthen financial performance, lead and mentor a remote team, and guide staff and senior accountants.

Remote position: This position can be worked remotely anywhere in the US.

Responsibilities

• Review financial reporting packages and work papers for quality, completeness, and timely delivery.
• Prepare and analyze benchmarking data and key performance indicators to support client insights.
• Present completed reporting packages and findings to clients as directed.
• Assist in preparing budgets, forecasts, and cash flow models in alignment with client engagement terms.
• Provide technical accounting support to clients and their teams on complex issues.
• Identify operational inefficiencies through client discovery sessions and recommend actionable improvements.
• Lead and coordinate the efforts of US and offshore engagement team members, ensuring high-quality deliverables, efficient workflow management, and a consistent client experience.
• Lead and coach staff and senior accountants, providing guidance on accounting and financial reporting matters.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business.
• 4–6 years of experience in public or private accounting.
• 3+ years managing associates and/or teams.
• Working knowledge of job costing, WIP schedules, retainage, and change orders.
• Understanding of project based cash flow dynamics, including timing differences between billing, collections, and costs.
• Comfort partnering with owners, project managers, and external advisors in a fast paced, deadline driven environment.
• Exposure to multi state operations, sales/use tax, and contractor specific compliance considerations.
• Proficiency in financial reporting and analysis.
• Strong planning, prioritization, and organizational skills.
• Strong project management and relationship-building skills, with a client-first mindset.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certification (e.g., CPA, CMA).
• Preferred proficiency in industry accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks Online, Foundation, Procore) and demonstrated ability to embrace new technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to influence others, promote constructive change, and develop team members.

Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated base pay range: $109,000 to $147,000.
• Offers typically not made at the maximum; actual salary depends on business related factors including location, skills, experience, training/education, licensure, certifications, business needs, current associate pay, and relevant employment laws.
• Discretionary bonus: Individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, subject to participation rules and based on a variety of factors including individual and Firm performance.

Benefits highlights include:

• 8 health plan options (HMO & PPO), dental and vision coverage
• Opportunity to enroll in an HSA with potential firm contribution
• Employee Assistance Program
• Firm-sponsored basic life and short and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) savings plan & profit share with firm matching contribution
• Well-being incentive
• Education & certification assistance
• Flexible time off, family care leave, parental leave, family formation benefits
• Cell phone reimbursement and travel rewards

Voluntary benefits include: critical illness & accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, legal, long-term care, pet insurance, ID theft protection, and supplemental life/AD&D.

Eligibility for benefits depends on annual hours expectation, position status/level, and location.

Location

• Remote: Anywhere in the US.

Equal Opportunity

The employer is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and considers candidates for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identify, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Reasonable accommodations are available for candidates with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to complete an application, interview, or participate in the recruiting process, please request it through the employer’s accommodations process.