Senior Accountant

CLEAR CONSTRUCTION INC•Santa Barbara, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Clear Group is a vertically integrated design-build organization encompassing construction, millwork, specialty trades, architecture, development, and shared administrative services. Our long-term goal is to become a fully integrated firm capable of designing and building any structure entirely in house. Role Summary The Senior Accountant is responsible for owning the accuracy, integrity, and scalability of Clear Group’s financial reporting across multiple entities. This role sits at the center of accounting operations, bridging day-to-day transaction accuracy with higher-level financial clarity, controls, and forward-looking insight. This is not a bookkeeping role. This is a hands-on leadership position for someone who understands construction accounting, intercompany complexity, and how to build systems that scale. Initially, the role may function as a Senior Accountant with expanded responsibility. Over time, it is expected to evolve into a full Controller role as Clear Group continues to grow. This role is a full-time on-site position in our Santa Barbara, CA, office.

Requirements

7+ years of progressive accounting experience
Strong background in construction accounting and WIP
Deep understanding of GAAP and multi-entity accounting
Hands-on experience with Sage Intacct (or comparable ERP)
Proven ability to manage complexity without losing detail
High standards for accuracy, structure, and follow-through

Nice To Haves

CPA or equivalent professional credential
Prior Senior Accountant or Assistant Controller experience
Experience supporting growth-stage or multi-company organizations
Comfort working directly with owners, executives, and operations leaders

Responsibilities

Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process across all Clear Group entities
Ensure timely and accurate financial statements (Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow)
Maintain GAAP-compliant accounting practices across the organization
Reconcile all balance sheet accounts, including: WIP / Construction in Progress Costs in Excess / Billings in Excess Retainage receivable and payable Intercompany balances Prepaids, accruals, fixed assets, and depreciation
Manage Work-In-Progress (WIP) schedules and revenue recognition
Coordinate closely with operations and project management to validate job cost accuracy
Ensure consistency between project systems (e.g., Procore) and the general ledger (Sage Intacct)
Identify and flag margin erosion, cost overruns, and billing issues early, not after the fact
Oversee accounting for multiple operating entities and a parent holding company
Manage intercompany transactions, allocations, and eliminations
Ensure consistent chart of accounts, accounting policies, and reporting standards across entities
Support consolidation and entity-level performance analysis
Own and continuously improve Sage Intacct configuration and workflows
Design and implement internal controls appropriate for a growing organization
Reduce manual work through better systems, automation, and process design
Partner with leadership on integrating financial data with operational systems and reporting tools
Serve as the primary accounting partner to executive leadership
Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning
Provide clear, direct explanations of financial results (no accounting jargon)
Help set standards and expectations for accounting discipline across the organization
Mentor junior accounting staff as the team grows