Director of Accounting

Jennings Air and Mechanical•Charleston, SC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Accounting is responsible for overseeing all accounting operations for Jennings Mechanical, ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with GAAP, and effective financial controls. This role reports to the CFO and plays a critical part in managing job cost accounting, revenue recognition, and supporting strategic financial decision-making in a project-based environment. This role will also play a key role in the implementation and roll-out of a new ERP system (Spectrum) over the next six months.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (Master’s preferred)
10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 3 years in a similar leadership role
Strong experience in construction accounting required
Deep understanding of construction accounting principles and job costing
Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting
Experience with construction accounting software
Excellent leadership, communication, and analytical skills
High attention to detail and strong organizational skills

Nice To Haves

Master’s preferred

Responsibilities

Own the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
Ensure accurate and timely preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP
Manage the general ledger, reconciliations, and financial reporting processes
Oversee revenue recognition using percentage-of-completion or other applicable methods
Manage job cost accounting, including tracking costs, budgets, and profitability by project
Analyze and manage over/under billings in accordance with job cost accounting and percentage-of-completion revenue recognition
Review and analyze work-in-progress (WIP) schedules and job cost reports
Oversee billing processes, including progress billings, retainage, and change orders
Collaborate with project managers to monitor project financial performance
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
Maintain strong internal controls and accounting policies
Coordinate external audits, reviews, and tax filings
Ensure compliance with bonding, lender, and insurance requirements
Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team
Establish best practices, streamline processes, and improve efficiencies
Partner with finance, operations, and executive leadership to support company goals
Provide financial analysis and insights to support budgeting and forecasting
Assist in cash flow management and financial planning
Support system implementations or upgrades (e.g., ERP or construction accounting software)