Manager, Construction Accounting

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About This Role:

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Manager of Construction Accounting to lead our critical construction accounting department. This is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing all financial reporting, accounting operations, and compliance activities related to our complex construction projects. This role is pivotal in ensuring accurate, compliant financial reporting and is essential for profitable project delivery, supporting the aggressive growth and infrastructure expansion of Crusoe.

The Manager will manage a team of construction accountants, drive strategic process improvements in our accounting systems, and serve as a vital financial partner to both senior management and project operations teams. This position is full-time.

What You’ll Be Working On:

• Strategic Leadership and Team Development: Lead, mentor, and manage the Construction Accounting team, overseeing staff development, workload management, and performance reviews. Establish and enforce departmental goals, standards, and best practices to ensure consistency and high accuracy across all reporting.

• Financial Reporting and GAAP Compliance: Direct the timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, specifically ensuring strict adherence to GAAP standards and ASC 606 (Revenue from Contracts with Customers).

• WIP and Revenue Recognition Oversight: Oversee the detailed management of the Work in Progress (WIP) schedule, including accurate calculation of percentage-of-completion and associated revenue recognition.

• Core Accounting Operations: Manage all aspects of construction accounting, including Job Costing, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable (Owner Billings), and General Ledger.

• Compliance and Internal Controls: Ensure strict compliance with complex construction accounting rules, including lien and bond requirements, insurance compliance, and regulatory reporting. Oversee and improve internal controls related to construction spending, contract review, and subcontractor payments.

• Process Improvement and System Architecture: Identify and implement improvements to accounting systems, processes, and reporting tools to increase efficiency and accuracy. Develop and maintain the chart of accounts structure specific to construction projects.

• Financial Analysis and Partnership: Provide comprehensive financial analysis to project teams and senior management on project performance, profitability, budget variances, and cash flow projections. Collaborate with executive leadership on strategic financial planning related to construction growth and initiatives.

• Audit and Tax Coordination: Coordinate and lead the construction segment's involvement in external audits and tax preparation activities.

What You’ll Bring to the Team:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.

• Minimum Experience: 5-10 years of progressive experience in accounting, with a minimum of 2+ years in a leadership/management role within the construction or real estate development industry.

• Construction Accounting Expertise: Deep, demonstrable expertise in construction accounting principles, including AIA billing, change orders, retainage, and over/under billing.

• Systems Proficiency: Expert-level proficiency with a major ERP system and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

• Financial Acumen: Strong working knowledge of corporate finance and financial reporting.

Bonus Points:

• Professional Certification: CPA (Certified Public Accountant) designation is highly preferred.

• Advanced Degree: A Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• Leadership Qualities: Proven ability to manage, develop, and inspire a high-performing accounting team.

• Communication & Presentation: Exceptional communication and presentation skills, capable of explaining complex financial data to non-financial stakeholders.

• Strategic Thinking: Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.

Benefits:

• Hybrid work schedule

• Industry competitive pay

• Restricted Stock Units in a fast growing, well-funded technology company

• Health insurance package options that include HDHP and PPO, vision, and dental for you and your dependents

• Employer contributions to HSA accounts

• Paid Parental Leave

• Paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability

• Teladoc

• 401(k) with a 100% match up to 4% of salary

• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule

• Cell phone reimbursement

• Tuition reimbursement

• Subscription to the Calm app

• MetLife Legal

• Company paid commuter benefit; $300/month

Compensation:

Compensation will be paid in the range of $107,000 - $130,000 + Bonus. Restricted Stock Units are included in all offers. Compensation to be determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Crusoe is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/ orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation.