Construction Contract and Accounting Manager (DOD/Federal Gov't Contracting)

Suh'dutsing Contracting Services•Cedar City, UT

9d•$105,000 - $145,500•Hybrid

About The Position

The Construction Contract and Accounting Manager leads integrated contract administration and project accounting for federal, defense, state, local, and commercial construction work. The role manages contracts from pre-award review and setup through performance, modification, billing, compliance, audit support, and closeout, while maintaining accurate job-cost, work-in-progress, revenue, cash-flow, and project financial reporting. The manager partners with executive leadership, project management, estimating, procurement, subcontract administration, customers, and finance to protect contractual rights, promote regulatory compliance, strengthen internal controls, and support profitable project execution. The role also supports the President of Suh’dutsing Contracting Services, project managers, and other company leaders with contract management and financial information. The position follows a regular Monday-to-Friday schedule, expected to be eight hours per day from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Work is a combination of remote and hybrid, determined according to business and company needs. The employee must be available during business hours and work in a professional office environment. The role may occasionally involve visits to active construction sites and participation in role-appropriate training. The position may involve work with controlled unclassified information (CUI), and its duties and information systems may be monitored or recorded and subject to audit.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, contract management, or a related field.
Seven years of relevant accounting or contract-management experience, including five years in construction.
Experience managing federal or public-sector construction contracts through closeout.
Experience with contract modifications, subcontract requirements, funding, invoicing, compliance, and audits.
Experience with job costing, WIP reporting, forecasting, project billing, and accounting close activities.
Advanced knowledge of federal construction contracting and project accounting.
Working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, DCAA, federal cost principles, and applicable accounting standards.
Ability to interpret contracts, modifications, task orders, and subcontracts and update construction accounting accordingly.
Proficiency in job costing, project billing, financial reporting, reconciliations, and close activities.
Knowledge of construction contracts, change orders, retainage, and WIP reporting.
Ability to identify and resolve contractual, financial, and compliance risks.
Strong negotiation, communication, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to collaborate with internal and external teams, including project managers, customers, subcontractors, and advisors.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with Sage Intacct, ERP, contract, and project management systems.
Strong analytical, organizational, leadership, and time-management skills.
Ability to improve processes, maintain internal controls, train team members, and safeguard confidential and contract-sensitive information.
Knowledge of federal invoicing, Davis-Bacon compliance, certified payroll, bonding, and insurance requirements.
Proficiency in construction accounting, contract management, and project management systems.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Must comply with company policies, contractual obligations, ethics requirements, cybersecurity practices, and applicable laws and regulations.
Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of job-related screening, customer access requirements, and other conditions permitted by law and required for the assigned contract.
Must be available during business hours.
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times and comply with site-specific safety, security, and personal protective equipment requirements when visiting construction sites.

Nice To Haves

Multi-entity, joint venture, intercompany, or geographically dispersed project experience.
Relevant accounting, construction finance, or federal contract management certification.

Responsibilities

Manage administration of construction contracts from post-award through final closeout.
Review contract requirements and communicate key risks and obligations.
Maintain accurate, complete, and audit-ready contracts and project records.
Review contracts and awards for state sales or similar taxes; coordinate with the CFO and CAO on state registrations and required sales tax returns.
Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, Davis-Bacon, and other applicable requirements.
Coordinate contract performance and compliance across project and leadership teams.
Monitor funding, schedules, deliverables, deadlines, and project risks.
Administer modifications, change orders, claims support, and time extensions.
Oversee subcontract and purchase-order compliance and closeout.
Manage job costing, billing, collections, reconciliations, and project closeout.
Prepare WIP reports, update forecasts and budgets, conduct cash-flow analyses, and prepare financial reporting using information provided by project managers.
Complete accounting close activities and reconcile project and financial systems.
Support audits, customer reviews, DCAA examinations, and compliance inquiries.
Improve contract administration, accounting processes, and internal controls.
Train, guide, and work with team members on contract, documentation, and compliance requirements.
Protect confidential, controlled, and contract-sensitive information.
Support the SCS President, project managers, and company leaders with contract management and financial information.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.