Project Accounting Manager

The Annex Group•Fishers, IN

1d•$85,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Accounting Manager is responsible for the oversight of project-level accounting across the company's active construction and development portfolio. This role supervises and supports a team of Project Accountants, ensures accurate and timely financial reporting at the project level, and serves as the primary point of accountability for the financial integrity of projects from construction through closeout. The Project Accounting Manager works closely with the Director of Accounting, project teams, lenders, investors, and municipalities to ensure funding, compliance, and reporting obligations are met across all projects.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree required in accounting (CPA a plus)
A minimum of 6-8 years of experience in construction accounting, including experience preparing, reviewing and overseeing construction jobs
LIHTC experience a plus
Prior experience supervising, mentoring, or managing an accounting team preferred
Advanced experience in Accounts Payable, Job Cost, and GL reconciliation, with the ability to review and approve the work of others
Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize across a portfolio of multiple, simultaneous projects
Strong work ethic with demonstrated desire to grow with a growing company
Ambitious, self-directed individual suited to a fun, flexible working environment
Excellent leadership, delegation, and team-building skills
Must be a proficient, confident communicator and listener, comfortable presenting financial information to leadership, lenders, and partners
Ability to manage frequent interruptions while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines across the team
Must have a valid U.S. driver's license
Excellent quantitative analysis and financial modeling skills (using Excel) are required
Strong understanding of GAAP accounting
Multi-Family or Low-Income Housing Tax Credit knowledge required
Jonas Premier experience preferred
Working knowledge of MS Office software programs necessary
Ability and willingness to effectively use and champion other job-related technology tools across the team

Nice To Haves

CPA a plus
LIHTC experience a plus
Prior experience supervising, mentoring, or managing an accounting team preferred
Jonas Premier experience preferred

Responsibilities

Provide leadership, training, and day-to-day supervision to the Project Accountant team, including workload distribution and performance management
Review and approve monthly AIA/G702 & G703 draw packages prepared by Project Accountants across all assigned projects
Prepare self-assigned projects monthly draw packages and financials reports
Oversee review and processing of vendor invoices and subcontractor AIA billings for accuracy and compliance
Oversee preparation and final review of funding request packages submitted to municipalities, banks, and partners
Monitor monthly bank statement reconciliations and general ledger entries across the project portfolio for accuracy and completeness
Establish and enforce deadlines to ensure timely, accurate financial reporting across all projects
Perform high-level review of project financials, including budget-to-actual analysis, job cost tracking, and variance reporting
Identify and escalate financial risks, funding gaps, or compliance issues across the project portfolio to the Director of Accounting
Oversee tax return and cost certification preparation in coordination with external auditors and accountants
Oversee subcontractor contract compliance and lien waiver tracking across all projects
Standardize and continuously improve project accounting processes, controls, and reporting templates across the team
Serve as a key liaison between project accounting, senior leadership, lenders, investors, and third-party partners
Support the onboarding of new projects, including chart of accounts setup, budget loading, and funding structure review