Location: Brighton, CO
Category: Accounting, Finance, Tax, & Audit
Employment Type: Permanent
Date Added: 12/08/2025
Must have experience working for a commercial general contractor
Construction Accounting Manager
Salary: $105k-$140k
Location: Brighton, CO
Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Industry: Commercial Construction (General Contractor)
Location: Brighton, CO
Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Industry: Commercial Construction (General Contractor)
About the Role:
We’re seeking a highly skilled Construction Accounting Manager with strong experience working for a General Contractor. This individual will play a key leadership role in managing all aspects of accounting operations, including payroll, AP/AR, job cost accounting, billing, compliance, and select HR-related responsibilities. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced construction environment.
We’re seeking a highly skilled Construction Accounting Manager with strong experience working for a General Contractor. This individual will play a key leadership role in managing all aspects of accounting operations, including payroll, AP/AR, job cost accounting, billing, compliance, and select HR-related responsibilities. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced construction environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee daily accounting operations including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, general ledger, and payroll
- Manage job cost tracking, project billing, cost-to-complete reports, and financial performance analysis
- Lead month-end and year-end closing processes, financial reporting, and audits
- Administer payroll including certified payroll and compliance with prevailing wage requirements, if applicable
- Support HR functions such as onboarding, employee files, benefits administration, and policy compliance
- Maintain financial controls, accounting procedures, and company compliance with GAAP
- Assist project teams and leadership with financial insights, forecasts, and cash flow management
- Coordinate with external CPA firm, insurance/bonding partners, and banking representatives
- Identify areas for process improvement and implement efficiencies within the accounting function
Qualifications
- 5+ years of construction accounting experience within a General Contractor required
- Strong knowledge of job cost accounting, WIP reporting, and AIA billing
- Experience managing payroll and HR-related tasks
- Proficiency with construction accounting software (e.g., Sage, Viewpoint, Procore, CMiC) preferred
- Strong understanding of GAAP and construction financial practices
- Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred (experience may be considered in lieu of degree)
Benefits
- Medical 100% covered for employee
- Dental and Vision available with employee contribution
- 401k + 4% matching
- Vehicle Allowance
- Paid time off and holidays
- Professional development and growth opportunities