Construction Accounting Manager Phoenix, AZ | On-Site | Full-Time | Up to $125,000 A well-established, privately held organization is seeking a Construction Accounting Manager to join its Phoenix team. This is a hands-on leadership role with direct exposure to the CFO and senior management, overseeing day-to-day accounting operations while supporting the financial performance of active construction projects. The ideal candidate brings a strong construction accounting background, including WIP, job costing, progress billing, change orders, and project financial reporting, along with experience leading an accounting team. What You’ll Do • Oversee day-to-day accounting operations and accounting personnel • Manage the general ledger and support the monthly close process • Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements • Oversee Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, collections, and payroll • Prepare cash management reports, monitor cash flow, and identify potential financial concerns • Partner with Project Managers and department leaders to review project financial performance • Track and analyze WIP, job costs, project budgets, and construction-related variances • Support progress billing and change-order accounting • Maintain accurate financial records and effective internal controls • Prepare monthly financial and operational reporting for management • Assist with budgeting, financial analysis, compliance, insurance reporting, and other special projects • Help maintain and optimize Sage and other construction-related accounting systems What We’re Looking For • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field • 8+ years of accounting experience • 3+ years of accounting management experience • 3+ years of construction accounting experience required • Strong understanding of WIP and job costing • Experience with progress billing, change orders, and project budgets • Strong month-end close, GL, reconciliation, and financial reporting experience • Experience overseeing AP, AR, payroll, and cash management • Strong Excel skills • Sage construction accounting software experience is highly preferred • Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills