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

Suh'dutsing Contracting Services • Cedar City, UT

8d • 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, modifications, 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 works 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 arrangements, determined according to business and company operations and needs. The employee must be available during business hours and works in a professional office environment using computers, printers, and other traditional office equipment. Occasional visits to active construction sites may be required.

The company requires role-appropriate training, including structured on-the-job training provided through instruction, guidance, oversight, demonstrations, coaching, and review of procedures. The position may involve monitored or recorded duties and information systems, and may handle Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) subject to Department of Defense and other applicable requirements. Employment may be contingent on job-related screening and customer access requirements. The employee must be legally authorized to work in the United States and comply with company policies, contractual obligations, ethics requirements, cybersecurity practices, and applicable laws and regulations.

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.
• Knowledge of federal invoicing, Davis-Bacon compliance, certified payroll, bonding, and insurance requirements.
• Proficiency in construction accounting, contract management, and project management systems.
• 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 effectively 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, and train team members.
• Ability to safeguard confidential and contract-sensitive information.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and comply with company policies, contractual obligations, ethics requirements, cybersecurity practices, and applicable laws and regulations.
• Must be able to sit for prolonged periods and work on a computer; must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to comply with site-specific safety, security, and personal protective equipment requirements when visiting construction sites.
• Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of job-related screening and customer access requirements.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Manage construction contract administration 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 registration and required sales tax filings.
• 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, perform 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 President of Suh’dutsing Contracting Services, Project Managers, and other company leaders with contract management and financial information.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, voluntary, and supplemental offerings, plus additional benefits and programs.
• Competitive compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior