Construction Accounting Manager at GHJ (Phoenix, AZ)
GHJ· Phoenix, AZ· $100k–$125k·
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Job description
Construction Accounting Manager
Phoenix, AZ | On-Site | Full-Time | Up to $125,000
A well-established, privately held organization is seeking a Construction Accounting Manager to join its Phoenix team. This is a hands-on leadership role with direct exposure to the CFO and senior management, overseeing day-to-day accounting operations while supporting the financial performance of active construction projects.
The ideal candidate brings a strong construction accounting background, including WIP, job costing, progress billing, change orders, and project financial reporting, along with experience leading an accounting team.
What You’ll Do
- Oversee day-to-day accounting operations and accounting personnel
- Manage the general ledger and support the monthly close process
- Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements
- Oversee Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, collections, and payroll
- Prepare cash management reports, monitor cash flow, and identify potential financial concerns
- Partner with Project Managers and department leaders to review project financial performance
- Track and analyze WIP, job costs, project budgets, and construction-related variances
- Support progress billing and change-order accounting
- Maintain accurate financial records and effective internal controls
- Prepare monthly financial and operational reporting for management
- Assist with budgeting, financial analysis, compliance, insurance reporting, and other special projects
- Help maintain and optimize Sage and other construction-related accounting systems
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
- 8+ years of accounting experience
- 3+ years of accounting management experience
- 3+ years of construction accounting experience required
- Strong understanding of WIP and job costing
- Experience with progress billing, change orders, and project budgets
- Strong month-end close, GL, reconciliation, and financial reporting experience
- Experience overseeing AP, AR, payroll, and cash management
- Strong Excel skills
- Sage construction accounting software experience is highly preferred
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Why work at GHJ
- Culture: “#BeMore” philosophy encourages employees to be their best selves – not just work more. Emphasis on work-life balance, community engagement, and authenticity.
- Hybrid/Remote Policy: Hybrid work environment is the norm; flexible arrangements for most roles. Dedicated Wellness Weeks (summer and winter) and unlimited PTO for exempt staff.
- Benefits: Comprehensive benefits including health, retirement, professional development, and matching charitable donations.
- DEIA: Strong commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility with internal cohorts and firmwide initiatives.
- Growth Opportunities: Mentoring program, ongoing training, committee involvement (e.g., recruiting, industry teams, DEIA cohorts), and clear career paths.
- Awards: Consistently named a “Best Firm to Work For,” “Top 100 Firm,” and recognized for innovation and employee experience.