Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsBased in Falls Church (VA) - hybrid working (4 days in the office)Fast growing general contractor - large ($50M+) construction projectsAbout Our ClientThe client are a large general contractor that specialise in industrial, technology, government, real estate and property construction across the United States. The projects are valued at upwards of $50 million, and the role will report directly into the Director, Project Accounting, whilst having 3-5 direct reports. The client are a looking for someone with a strong background in project based accounting (ideally from a large general contractor) and with prior management experience. The role is based (4 days per week in the office) in Falls Church (VA).Job DescriptionThe successful Manager, Project Accounting will:Lead project accounting activities for a portfolio of large-scale construction projects, including multi-year projects valued at $50M+ and multi-billion-dollar programs.Manage and oversee a team of 3-5 Project Accountants, providing training, mentorship, performance support, and workload management.Ensure accurate reporting of project financial results in accordance with GAAP, including revenue, profitability, cash flow, and overall project performance.Prepare, analyze, distribute, and maintain project and business unit financial reports for leadership review.Manage month-end and year-end close processes related to project accounting and financial reporting.Oversee financial management for 10+ active projects simultaneously, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting.Compile, analyze, and present financial data, identifying trends, risks, and key business insights.Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external audits, coordinating requests and supporting audit activities.Identify, communicate, and escalate financial, operational, and project-related risks to senior leadership.Maintain and strengthen internal controls while recommending process improvements, policy enhancements, and best practices.Continuously evaluate and improve project accounting systems, workflows, and manual processes, including supporting the organization's transition to Oracle.Communicate, model, and enforce company policies, procedures, and project accounting standards across the team.Partner with leadership to forecast departmental workload, optimize staff utilization, and make recommendations for resource planning and staffing needs.Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned by the Director of Project Accounting.MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.The Successful ApplicantThe successful Manager, Project Accounting will:Have at least 5 years of experience in construction Project AccountingMUST have prior supervisory/management experiencePrior experience working for a large general contractor or large construction projects (approximately $50M+ in value)Strong experience with job costing, reconciliations and trackingPrior experience with an ERP system (JD Edwards or Oracle - desirable, not essential)Strong Excel skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsHappy to work 4 days per week in the officeWhat's on Offer$90,000 - $140,000Bonus - large - disc. (25%+)Additional benefits18 days of PTOContactOre OgunlanaQuote job refJN-102026-7130324Job summarySectorAccountingSub SectorFinancial ControllerIndustryPropertyWhereFalls ChurchContract TypePermanentConsultant nameOre OgunlanaJob ReferenceJN-102026-7130324
