Construction Accounting Manager - South Fort Worth, TX (Direct Hire)

Now CFO•Dallas, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Our client is a growing construction subcontractor with strong continued growth projections. The organization is focused on operational excellence, financial discipline, and scalable processes to support expansion. The Accounting Manager will serve as the senior accounting leader, reporting directly to the CFO. This is a high-impact role responsible for ensuring financial accuracy, strengthening internal controls, improving processes, and supporting operational decision-making. The Accounting Manager will oversee all accounting functions, ensure compliance with FRF for SMEs and/or GAAP, and act as the primary accounting point of contact.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
7 + years of progressive accounting experience within commercial construction
Strong knowledge of percentage-of-completion accounting, job costing, and WIP reporting
Experience managing audit preparation and external audits
Solid understanding of lien laws, retainage, and monthly notice requirements
Experience with construction-focused ERP systems
Familiarity with tools such as Procore, Textura, GC Pay, Levelset, or similar platforms
Proven leadership, organizational, and team development skills
Demonstrated ability to operate in a hands-on, high-accountability environment

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the month-end and year-end close processes
Drive process improvements to reduce close timelines and increase efficiency
Oversee all accounting operations, including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, General Ledger, Payroll, and Purchasing
Supervise and develop accounting team workflows and performance
Manage bank reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and cash postings
Ensure accurate and timely payroll tax filings through third-party providers
Provide hands-on support in AR and AP during departmental transition periods
Serve as the primary point of contact for financial reporting, including lender, surety, and prequalification requirements
Develop and maintain accounting policies and internal controls to support audit readiness
Own monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting, including Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules
Manage progress billings and maintain ownership of the AR function
Address internal accounting issues and provide strategic guidance to leadership
Improve systems, reporting, and ERP functionality, with a focus on automation and process optimization
Ensure compliance with lien laws, including filing notices, retainage tracking, and bond claims/releases
Oversee retainage tracking and reconciliation in accordance with applicable regulations