Accounting Manager

Robert Half is seeking an interim Accounting Manager/ Consultant to provide maternity leave coverage for a construction-focused organization. This hands-on leader will oversee daily accounting operations, manage a team of approximately 10 employees, and ensure accurate financial reporting, job costing, and project accounting. This role will be located onsite in Buena Park, CA.

Responsibilities

Lead month-end close, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and journal entries. Supervise and develop a team of approximately 10 accounting professionals. Review and maintain WIP schedules, job costing, and project profitability reporting. Oversee construction contract accounting, change orders, retention, and lien waivers. Partner with Project Managers to monitor project financial performance. Manage AP, AR, and cash management activities. Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies. Support audit requests and other special projects.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance. 5+ years of accounting leadership experience. Prior Accounting Manager, Assistant Controller, or Controller experience. Strong construction accounting experience, including WIP schedules, job costing, contracts, retention, and lien waivers. Experience managing accounting staff. Experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains) or similar ERP systems. Advanced Excel and financial reporting skills. CPA preferred. Ideal Consultant Able to step in quickly with minimal training. Hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves management style. Strong understanding of construction and project-based accounting. Effective communicator who can partner with Accounting, Operations, and Project Management teams.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• At least 5 years of experience leading accounting operations and supervising staff.
• Previous experience serving as an Accounting Manager, Assistant Controller, Controller, or in a comparable leadership capacity.
• Strong background in construction accounting, including work-in-progress reporting, job costing, contract accounting, retention, and lien waivers.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and develop accounting personnel in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience using Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains) or a similar ERP platform.
• Advanced Excel skills with the ability to produce and analyze detailed financial reports.