Responsibilities
- Financial Management & Reporting
- Oversee month-end and year-end close processes
- Prepare financial statements and management reports
- Maintain the general ledger and chart of accounts
- Monitor and manage cash flow, accounts payable, and accounts receivable
- Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal financial policies
- Job Costing & Project Accounting
- Maintain accurate job cost tracking for all construction projects while collaborating with project managers to analyze and improve project profitability
- Receive and review monthly PM report by 5th of each month
- Review and reconcile WIP schedules and percent-complete revenue recognition
- Assist with bid pricing and post-project financial analysis
- Ensure invoices are verified
- Work with Project Managers to ensure Pay App are processed on 15th of each month
- Weekly budget review each Thursday afternoon with Project Managers
- Leadership & Oversight
- Manage and mentor accounting staff (including future hires) to support scalable financial structure
- Coordinate annual audits and tax preparation with external CPA firm
- Oversee payroll processing and ensure compliance with labor regulations
- Implement internal controls and process improvements
- Ensure payments processed for sub-contractors and other vendors
- Collaborate with owner’s accounting and project teams to resolve outstanding accounts receivable swiftly
- Models Narcomey’s core values
- Systems & Compliance
- Maintain and optimize accounting software systems (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage 100 Contractor)
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax filings
- Maintain vendor and subcontractor compliance, including W-9s
- Administer lien waivers, pay apps, and retainage tracking
- Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Month-End Close Timeline: Complete within 7 business days
- Accuracy of Job Costing Reports: ≥98% accuracy
- Cash Flow Forecasting Accuracy: ≤5% variance from actuals
- Audit & Tax Filing Timeliness: 100% compliance with deadlines
- AP & AR Aging: No more than 5% past due over 60 days
- Internal Control Compliance: Zero material findings in audits
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- CPA designation preferred but not required
- Minimum of 10 years accounting experience, with 5+ years in construction or project-based accounting
- Prior experience as a Finance Director or Controller preferred
- Proficient with accounting software (QuickBooks, Sage 100 Contractor)
- Strong knowledge of GAAP, job costing, and WIP reporting
- Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills
- Exceptional organizational and communication skills
- Detail-oriented with a problem-solving mindset
- Knowledgeable of compliance regulations in Davis-Bacon and TERO
- Competency in local Bonding requirements
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