Accounting Manager (Construction) POST NUMBER: 449762
Company Overview:
Our client is a growing, multi-division commercial services company operating nationwide with a focus on construction and facilities maintenance. With consistent year-over-year growth and expansion across 44 states, the organization is scaling its accounting function to support evolving business needs. The culture is collaborative and energetic, with a strong track record of celebrating wins and empowering team members.
Position Overview:
We’re seeking a hands-on Accounting Manager to lead the daily accounting operations while building scalable systems and processes. This role will oversee all core accounting functions, manage a 4–6 person team, and partner closely with leadership on budgeting, compliance, and strategic initiatives. Candidates with experience in construction accounting, including job costing, progress billing, and revenue recognition, will be prioritized. This is a high-visibility role with a pathway toward Director-level scope as the company grows.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead all accounting operations, including GL, AP/AR, reconciliations, fixed assets, and cash management
- Manage monthly and year-end close, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
- Oversee billing cycles, including AIA billing and progress invoicing for job-based contracts
- Supervise and develop a team of accounting, procurement, and vendor management professionals
- Ensure accurate reporting, compliance with multi-state licensing/tax requirements, and support audits
- Partner with leadership to drive budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
- Collaborate with third-party CPA for state and federal income tax filings
- Maintain and enhance internal controls, accounting policies, and SOPs
- Support 401(k) administration, insurance renewals, and grant reporting as needed
- Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, celebrating wins and leading change
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 5 years of progressive accounting experience; construction or job-costing background strongly preferred
- Proficiency with QuickBooks Online
- Strong working knowledge of GAAP, AIA billing, and multi-state compliance
- Experience managing and developing teams
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and time management skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Self-starter with a collaborative mindset and attention to detail
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.
Vaco by Highspring 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 by Highspring 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 by Highspring 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.