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Senior Accountant - Operational Finance

Turnerconstruction · turnerconstruction.com
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12 d ago · posted 2026-10-26
Location
Augusta, GA, US

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Position Description: Oversee and manage accounting operations for large-scale construction project(s) including those with complex contract structures, joint ventures, specialized building types, and national clients. Lead preparation and review of financial reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance with Turner financial policies and procedures. Implement and monitor financial internal controls, and advise project teams on financial strategies, project fiscal health, profitability, and risk. Serve as a key finance partner to project management, proactively identifying issues, resolving complex accounting matters, and driving process improvements. Essential Duties Key Responsibilities: Design, implement, and oversee procedures supporting accounting operations for complex construction projects. /li> Maintain and update project-specific training materials to support project accounting staff and teams for consistency in processes and procedures. /li> Provide clear communication to Finance and project management teams regarding financial strategies, project financial performance, profitability and risk profile utilizing project-level finance dashboard. /li> Oversee and provide strategic direction on client contract analysis, ensuring accurate interpretation of billing terms, payment conditions, reimbursable structures, insurance provisions, and approved billing rates. Serve as a subject matter expert and escalation point for complex contractual matters. /li> Implement and enforce effective financial internal controls to ensure A/P and A/R accuracy, policy compliance and accountability across finance and project teams. /li> Strengthen segregation of duties and approval workflows per Signing Authority Approval Matrix (SAAM), periodically review access, delegation of authority, and control documentation; escalate control gaps and recommend solutions. /li> Establish and direct audit and review processes for client billing and project ledgers for compliance with contract requirements, GAAP, and company policy. Oversee alignment between billing, cost reporting, and project forecasts, and drive corrective actions for discrepancies. /li> Oversee revenue recognition and job cost accounting for complex arrangements (e.g., joint ventures, change orders, claims, and contract modifications) ensuring alignment with GAAP and company policy. /li> Manage and review deliverables for internal and external audits (including joint venture and client audits), ensuring timely responses, complete documentation, and effective implementation of remediation actions. /li> Own and manage project cash flow strategy, including oversight of over/under billing positions, payment performance, and profitability. Proactively identify financial risks and lead cross-functional coordination with client finance teams, vendors, and internal stakeholders to mitigate issues and optimize financial outcomes. /li> Oversee subcontractor invoice processing and ensure financial and contractual compliance prior to payment release, including validation of approvals, insurance, payroll requirements, and lien waivers. Manage risk-related documentation and ensure appropriate approvals for subcontractors under financial risk plans. /li> Oversee and manage month-end close activities for assigned projects to support accurate and timely owner invoicing. Direct and review expense recognition processes, including accruals, journal entries, and intercompany charges, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established financial controls and reporting requirements.

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