Vice President of Accounting - Construction

Denton Floyd Real Estate Group•Jeffersonville, IN

About The Position

Denton Floyd Real Estate Group is a vertically integrated real estate firm. Forge Construction is the firm’s general contracting arm. The accounting function for Forge Construction sits at the intersection of construction operations, development budgets, and lender and investor reporting. This is a uniquely visible seat within the organization. The Vice President of Accounting leads the accounting function for Forge Construction and some of its verticals, owning job cost accounting, work-in-progress reporting, contract billing, and financial close for the construction division. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, this leader is accountable for the accuracy and timeliness of construction financials, the integrity of project cost forecasting, and the systems and controls that support a growing project portfolio. This is a hands-on leadership role for a construction accounting professional who understands percentage-of-completion revenue recognition, retainage, change orders, and subcontractor compliance at a practitioner level — and who can translate project-level detail into decision-ready reporting for executive leadership, lenders, sureties, and ownership. The successful candidate will partner daily with project executives, project managers, and preconstruction, and will serve as the connective tissue between the field and the finance organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field.
Ten or more years of progressive accounting experience, including a minimum of five years in construction accounting with a general contractor, design-build firm, or specialty contractor.
Demonstrated ownership of percentage-of-completion revenue recognition and cost-to-complete forecasting across a multi-project portfolio.
Working knowledge of AIA billing, schedules of values, retainage, change order administration, lien waivers, and subcontractor compliance.
Experience leading and developing an accounting team, including direct supervisory responsibility.
Proficiency with construction ERP and job cost systems such as Sage 300 CRE, HH2 and Procore, with advanced Excel skills.
Proven ability to communicate financial results clearly to non-financial audiences, including project teams and executive leadership.

Nice To Haves

CPA and/or CCIFP (Certified Construction Industry Financial Professional) designation.
Experience within a vertically integrated real estate platform, or exposure to both owner-side development accounting and contractor-side job cost accounting.
Familiarity with multifamily, senior living, or industrial project types.
Experience supporting surety relationships and bonded work.
Exposure to LIHTC, HUD, or other public and mixed-finance construction reporting requirements.
Experience with a system implementation or conversion within a construction environment.
Familiarity with EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) or a comparable operating framework.

Responsibilities

Own the monthly work-in-progress (WIP) schedule across all active projects, including cost-to-complete analysis, earned revenue, and over/under billings.
Lead monthly job cost review meetings with project executives and project managers; challenge cost-to-complete assumptions and ensure margin fade is identified early and explained.
Maintain the integrity of job cost structures, cost codes, and budget setup from contract award through project closeout.
Oversee accounting for change orders, contingency draws, allowances, and owner-directed scope changes, ensuring proper documentation and timely recognition.
Deliver project-level profitability reporting and variance analysis against GMP and hard-bid budgets.
Direct the monthly, quarterly, and annual close for the construction division, delivering accurate financial statements on a consistent, predictable schedule.
Ensure revenue recognition complies with ASC 606 (percentage-of-completion) and that supporting documentation withstands audit scrutiny.
Prepare and present divisional financial results, key metrics, and trend analysis to the CFO and executive leadership.
Serve as primary liaison for the annual audit or review, including preparation of schedules, workpapers, and technical accounting support.
Support annual budgeting, overhead planning, and rolling cash flow forecasting for the construction division.
Oversee owner billing, including AIA pay applications, schedules of values, lien waiver collection, and supporting documentation packages.
Manage retainage tracking and release across both owner contracts and subcontracts.
Drive accounts receivable performance and improve days sales outstanding through disciplined follow-up with owners and project teams.
Oversee subcontractor payment applications, pay-when-paid provisions, joint check agreements, and vendor payment cadence.
Partner with Capital Markets and Accounting/Finance on construction draw requests, lender inspections, and funding timelines for affiliated projects.
Maintain subcontractor compliance programs covering insurance certificates, W-9s, lien waivers, safety documentation, and contract execution.
Serve as an accounting point of contact for the firm’s surety, supporting bonding capacity, periodic schedule submissions, and financial statement requirements.
Coordinate with Legal on contract terms with accounting or payment implications, including notice provisions, retainage, and claims.
Oversee multi-state sales and use tax considerations, contractor licensing support, prevailing wage and certified payroll requirements where applicable.
Support 1099 reporting, year-end close, and tax preparation in coordination with corporate Accounting/Finance and outside advisors.
Lead, coach, and develop the construction accounting team, including project accountants, accounts payable, and billing staff.
Establish clear performance expectations, review cadences, and development plans; build bench strength and cross-training within the function.
Partner with Talent Acquisition and HR on staffing plans, hiring, and onboarding as the division scales.
Model a culture of accuracy, accountability, and responsiveness to the field.
Own the construction accounting technology stack, driving adoption, data integrity, and integration between accounting and project management platforms.
Design and enforce internal controls over billing, payables, contract execution, and job cost coding.
Identify and implement process improvements that shorten the close, reduce manual effort, and improve reporting speed to the field.
Document policies and procedures to create repeatable, scalable practices as project volume grows.
Coordinate with DF Development on project budgets, development draws, and the handoff between development and construction accounting.
Align with corporate Accounting/Finance on intercompany transactions, allocations, and consolidated reporting.
Provide construction cost data and historical benchmarks to preconstruction and estimating to sharpen future pursuits.