Project Accounting Manager

Project Accounting Manager | Highly regarded Sub-contractor

Dallas-Fort Worth, TX | On-site | $125,000 + Bonus

I'm working with an established and growing construction business in the Dallas-Fort Worth area looking to appoint an experienced Project Accounting Manager .

This is a newly created position offering the opportunity to take ownership of the project accounting function, develop an existing team and bring additional structure and efficiencies to a growing business.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in construction accounting, ideally gained within a sizeable organisation managing multiple projects simultaneously.

The Role

• Oversee the day-to-day project accounting function, ensuring accurate and timely financial information across multiple construction projects.
• Manage and develop a team of project accounting professionals.
• Take ownership of WIP reporting, job costing, revenue recognition and project financial reporting.
• Oversee project billing and support accurate revenue and cost allocation.
• Work closely with Project Managers and operational teams to monitor project performance, budgets and profitability.
• Support forecasting, financial analysis and reporting.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, reporting accuracy and overall efficiency.
• Ensure the project accounting function operates effectively within a growing and increasingly complex business.

What We're Looking For

• 7+ years of accounting experience, including at least 5 years within construction or project accounting.
• Previous supervisory or management experience.
• Strong understanding of WIP, percentage-of-completion accounting, job costing and construction billing.
• Experience working within a sizeable construction organisation, ideally managing a high volume of complex projects.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret project financial performance.
• Experience working closely with operations and project management teams.
• Excellent communication skills with the confidence to engage with stakeholders across the business.
• A hands-on approach with the ability to improve processes and develop people.

What's on Offer?

• Salary circa $125,000 + bonus
• Opportunity to join an established and growing construction business.
• A newly created position with the opportunity to influence and develop the project accounting function.
• Exposure to a complex, multi-project construction environment.
• Long-term career development opportunities.

Interested?

If you're an experienced construction accounting professional looking for your next step, I'd love to hear from you.

Please apply directly or contact me for a confidential conversation.

Emma Smith

Founder | Solara Search

Construction Accounting & Finance Recruitment