Accounting Manager - Construction at Cogent… · Lapel

Position Summary

The Controller is responsible for leading the accounting, finance, and human resources functions for a construction company. This hands-on leadership role ensures accurate financial reporting, sound internal controls, effective cash flow management, and efficient human resources administration while supporting the company's continued growth.

Duties and Responsibilities

Financial Leadership

• Direct all accounting and financial operations.

• Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.

• Manage the month-end and year-end close process.

• Analyze financial performance and present results to executive leadership.

• Establish and maintain internal controls and accounting policies.

• Coordinate annual audits and tax preparation.

Construction Accounting

• Oversee job costing and project accounting.

• Prepare and review Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules.

• Monitor project profitability, change orders, retainage, and committed costs.

• Partner with Project Managers to review budgets, forecasts, and cost variances.

Cash Management

• Manage company cash flow and working capital.

• Prepare rolling cash flow forecasts.

• Oversee banking relationships, credit facilities, and financing.

• Monitor accounts receivable, collections, and accounts payable.

Leadership & Administration

• Supervise accounting, payroll, and administrative personnel.

• Develop standardized financial and administrative processes across all business units.

• Evaluate and implement improvements to accounting and HR systems.

• Manage relationships with auditors, banks, bonding companies, insurance providers, legal counsel, and outside consultants.

• Participate in strategic planning and operational decision-making as a member of the leadership team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Quickbooks experience

• Minimum of 7 years of progressive accounting experience.

• At least 2 years of construction accounting experience.

• Experience with job costing, WIP reporting, and project accounting.

• Experience managing payroll and human resources.

• Strong understanding of GAAP and internal controls.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting software.