Manager, Accounting Advisory - Construction Industry Clients

Overview

This role supports an outsourced accounting advisory practice that provides controller-level advisory services and leads key client engagements for construction organizations. You will serve as the primary point of contact for construction clients, deliver accurate financial reporting, review work-in-progress (WIP) schedules, and provide strategic guidance to improve processes, internal controls, and operational efficiency. You will partner with client accounting teams, owners, and CFOs to strengthen financial performance.

Work can be performed 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 efforts of US and offshore engagement team members to ensure high-quality deliverables, efficient workflow management, and 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.
• Previous Controller, or equivalent accounting leadership experience with responsibility for financial reporting, operational oversight, and team management.
• 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.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.

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: $107,000 to $160,000.
• 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.
• Annual discretionary bonus may be available, 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), plus dental and vision coverage.
• Opportunity to enroll in HSA with potential firm contribution.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Firm-sponsored basic life and short- and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) savings plan and profit share with firm matching contribution.
• Well-being incentive, education & certification assistance, flexible time off, family care leave, parental leave, and family formation benefits.
• Cell phone reimbursement and travel rewards.
• Voluntary benefits: critical illness & accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, legal, long-term care, pet insurance, ID theft protection, and supplemental life/AD&D.
• Eligibility for benefits programs depends on annual hours expectation, position status/level, and location.

Location

Remote — anywhere in the US.

Equal Opportunity

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

Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities. If an accommodation is needed to complete an application, interview, or participate in the recruiting process, request accommodations through the employer’s accommodations process.