Job Cost Accounting Manager

The company is experiencing strong growth through both organic expansion and acquisitions, creating an outstanding opportunity for someone who enjoys building processes, improving visibility, and making a measurable impact. This individual will have the ability to help shape reporting cadence, enhance job costing accuracy, and create scalable operational accounting procedures.This role is ideal for someone with strong construction, manufacturing, heavy civil, or project-based accounting experience who enjoys working closely with operations leaders and wants upward mobility inside a growing organization.Key ResponsibilitiesLead job costing and project cost tracking across active operationsAnalyze margins, labor, materials, equipment usage, and project profitabilityImprove reporting cadence from weekly toward daily operational visibilityOwn Work in Progress (WIP) schedules and Percentage of Completion (POC) reportingPartner with field leaders to ensure accurate production and cost inputsReconcile operational data to financial statements and monthly closeDevelop and refine SOPs, controls, and reporting processesAssist leadership with budgeting, forecasting, and KPI developmentSupport ERP optimization and data integrity initiativesProvide actionable insights to operations and executive leadership teamsPreferred QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Construction Management, or related field5+ years of accounting, cost accounting, or project accounting experienceBackground in construction, asphalt, paving, aggregates, manufacturing, or similar industries preferredExperience with WIP and Percentage of Completion accounting strongly preferredERP experience required; Viewpoint Vista Construction experience highly preferredExposure to DOT / infrastructure projects is a plusStrong Excel and analytical skillsAbility to communicate effectively with both field personnel and executive leadershipSelf-starter mentality with desire to build and improve processes