Senior Construction Accountant

Senior Construction Accountant

LEE Construction Group, Inc.

Location: Pinecrest, FL

Job Type: Full-Time | In-Person

Compensation: Competitive, commensurate with experience

Position Overview

LEE Construction Group, Inc., an established South Florida general contractor specializing in healthcare, government, institutional, and commercial construction, is seeking an experienced Senior Construction Accountant to lead the company's financial operations.

We are looking for a hands-on financial leader with extensive experience in the commercial construction industry, particularly with general contractors and construction management firms.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record overseeing construction accounting, financial reporting, cash flow management, project profitability, and financial controls. This individual must be equally comfortable managing day-to-day accounting operations and providing strategic financial guidance to executive leadership.

This is a senior-level leadership position, not an entry-level accounting or bookkeeping role.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Leadership & Management

• Oversee all financial operations, including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Manage company cash flow, working capital, banking relationships, and financial planning.
• Provide executive leadership with financial analysis and recommendations to improve profitability.
• Establish and maintain strong internal controls and financial procedures.

Construction Accounting & Project Financial Management

• Oversee job costing, project budgets, committed costs, and profitability reporting.
• Manage Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules, percentage-of-completion accounting, and revenue recognition.
• Review project financial performance, cost-to-complete forecasts, and over/underbillings.
• Oversee AIA progress billings, retainage, change orders, and subcontractor payments.
• Monitor project cash flow and identify financial risks.
• Ensure accurate allocation of labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor costs.

Accounting Operations & Compliance

• Direct and supervise accounting personnel responsible for AP, AR, payroll, and general ledger functions.
• Oversee monthly and annual financial closings and account reconciliations.
• Coordinate with external CPAs on tax planning, financial statements, and audits or reviews.
• Manage financial requirements related to bonding, insurance, and banking.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and contractual requirements.

Strategic Planning & Executive Support

• Work directly with ownership and executive management on financial strategy and business growth.
• Develop financial forecasts and evaluate company performance.
• Support strategic decisions involving project selection, risk management, and resource allocation.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, profitability, and financial reporting.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including at least 5 years in commercial construction accounting.
• Prior experience as a CFO, Controller, or Director of Finance for an established commercial general contractor or construction management company.
• Advanced understanding of WIP reporting, percentage-of-completion accounting, job costing, and construction financial statements.
• Demonstrated experience managing accounting teams and overseeing complete financial operations.
• Strong knowledge of construction cash flow, subcontractor payments, retainage, and AIA billing procedures.
• Proficiency in Sage 100 Contractor or comparable construction accounting software, with advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience coordinating with banks, bonding companies, and external CPAs.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work on-site in Pinecrest, Florida.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA designation.
• Experience with public-sector, healthcare, educational, or institutional construction projects.
• Familiarity with Procore, e-Builder, and construction project management systems.
• Experience with financial reporting and bonding requirements for government construction contracts.

Why Join LEE Construction Group?

• Established South Florida general contractor with over 20 years of experience.
• Diverse portfolio of healthcare, government, educational, and commercial projects.
• Direct involvement with company ownership and executive leadership.
• Opportunity to play a meaningful role in the company's financial strategy and continued growth.
• Competitive compensation based on qualifications and experience.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Health insurance

How to Apply

Qualified candidates should submit a resume detailing their experience in commercial construction financial management, including previous leadership roles, construction accounting systems used, and experience managing WIP reporting and project financial performance.

Applicants without substantial commercial construction accounting experience will not be considered.

Pay: $85,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Have you held a CFO, Controller, or Director of Finance position at a commercial construction company?
• Do you have direct experience preparing and managing WIP schedules, percentage-of-completion accounting, and job cost reporting?
• Which construction accounting systems have you used, and how many years of experience do you have with Sage 100?
• Have you personally managed construction company banking relationships, bonding requirements, cash flow forecasting, and financial statements?
• How many years of accounting or financial management experience do you have working directly for a commercial general contractor?

Work Location: In person