Accounting Manager- Construction

Pierre Landscape Construction•Irwindale, CA

5h•$100,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

Pierre Landscape is seeking a hands-on accounting professional to lead accounting operations, manage and develop the Accounting Team, and work closely with company leadership at its Irwindale, California office. The role oversees the full accounting cycle and functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, contracts, and compliance. It owns month-end and year-end close, supports tax preparation, and handles special accounting projects. The Accounting Manager monitors collections, receivables, payables, working capital, and cash flow; supports annual budgeting; and prepares financial reports, variance analyses, and cash flow forecasts. The position oversees construction accounting and project financial reporting, including job costing, WIP reporting, cost-to-complete analysis, and review of project performance with operations leadership. It also oversees administrative and weekly union payroll, payroll tax liabilities, and union compliance reporting. The role is a day-to-day accounting contact for external accountants, auditors, and tax preparers; coordinates annual audits and audit documentation; and assists with Workers' Compensation, General Liability, union, and city audits and insurance renewals. The Accounting Manager leads, trains, and develops the accounting team, improves and automates processes, and may assume broader controller responsibilities over time. This is a full-time, office-based position in Irwindale, California, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Compensation is listed as a base salary range plus a semi-annual performance bonus, with total package compensation of $100,000–$120,000 depending on experience. The posting also states total package compensation up to $120,000.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
At least 5 years of progressive accounting experience.
Strong knowledge of US GAAP, full-cycle accounting, financial statements, and general ledger management.
Strong Excel, spreadsheet, and reporting skills.
Strong leadership, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with a hands-on builder mentality.
High level of integrity, professionalism, confidentiality, and accountability.
Willingness to complete a criminal background check; applicants will receive an individualized assessment of conviction history before an employment decision.

Nice To Haves

Construction or project-based accounting experience.
Previous leadership or supervisory exposure, such as managing junior staff, reviewing work as a Senior Accountant, or serving as an Assistant Manager or Supervisor.
Experience handling accounting for a $20M–$100M construction, specialty contracting, or project-based business.
Construction job costing, WIP, cost-to-complete, union or certified payroll, and prevailing wage experience.
Experience supporting financial, Workers' Compensation, General Liability, and union audits.
Sage 100 Contractor experience.

Responsibilities

Lead daily accounting operations and oversee the full accounting cycle, ensuring transactions are recorded completely, accurately, and on time.
Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, contracts and compliance, and related accounting functions.
Own month-end and year-end closing processes, coordinating and assigning work to the Accounting Team.
Process applicable tax liabilities, payments, and employee deductions; prepare adjusted trial balances and supporting documentation for annual financial statements and tax preparation.
Handle additional accounting matters and special financial projects as needed.
Monitor collections, receivables, payables, and working capital to support cash flow management.
Assist leadership with annual budgeting and monitor company performance against budget.
Prepare scheduled and as-needed financial reports, variance analyses, and cash flow forecasts.
Oversee construction accounting and project financial reporting, including job costing, WIP reporting, and cost-to-complete analysis.
Review project financial performance with operational leadership and flag financial risks and trends.
Oversee administrative payroll, weekly union payroll, applicable payroll tax liabilities, quarterly reporting, and monthly union reporting.
Maintain payroll systems and ensure union compliance reporting is completed accurately and on time.
Serve as a primary day-to-day accounting contact for external accountants, auditors, and tax preparers.
Coordinate annual year-end audits and prepare required audit schedules and documentation.
Assist with Workers' Compensation, General Liability, union, and city audits, as well as insurance renewals.
Lead, manage, train, and develop the Accounting Team, setting clear expectations, priorities, and deadlines.
Evaluate department performance, eliminate manual bottlenecks, and build stronger automated processes.
Collaborate across departments and demonstrate readiness to take on broader controller responsibilities over time.