Project Accounting Manager

Insight Global • Fort Worth, TX • 1h ago

Job Description

Job Description:

Insight Global is seeking a Project Accounting Manager for a top construction industry client. This individual will lead the project accounting function and supervise a team of Project Accountants while overseeing job costing, project financial reporting, forecasting, WIP reporting, construction billing, revenue recognition support, and project closeout activities. The ideal candidate is a hands-on accounting leader with a strong understanding of both accounting and construction operations who can partner closely with Project Managers and Operations leadership to drive financial performance, improve reporting accuracy, and ensure project profitability. This role offers significant visibility within the organization and the opportunity to help strengthen financial processes, controls, and operational decision-making.

Day-to-Day:

Lead, mentor, and develop Project Accountants

Establish team goals, priorities, and performance expectations

Oversee project setup, contract entry, budgets, cost codes, and financial structures in the ERP system

Ensure project costs are accurately recorded across labor, equipment, materials, and subcontractors

Review job cost reports and investigate financial variances

Monitor committed costs and subcontract obligations

Manage monthly forecasting and review forecasts for accuracy and completeness

Analyze project profitability and identify financial risks

Prepare and review monthly WIP schedules

Support revenue recognition calculations

Oversee AIA, progress, unit price, and time & material billing processes

Ensure timely and accurate customer invoicing

Assist Project Managers with billing issues and customer inquiries

Monitor unbilled revenue and billing backlog

Support month-end and year-end close activities

Review project financial statements and profitability reporting

Identify cost overruns and margin erosion

Assist with management and executive financial reporting

Maintain internal controls and ensure compliance with company policies and contract requirements

Support audit requests and continuous process improvements

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Skills and Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience)

7+ years of accounting experience

5+ years of construction/project accounting experience

Strong understanding of construction job costing, WIP reporting, forecasting, and revenue recognition

Experience with AIA billing, retainage management, subcontract accounting, and cost code structures

Advanced Excel skills

Experience with construction ERP systems

Strong communication and leadership skills

Ability to analyze financial statements, WIP schedules, and job cost reports and effectively communicate financial performance to Operations and Project Management teams - Prior supervisory or management experience

Experience hiring, onboarding, training, and mentoring accounting staff

Experience supporting internal and external audits

ERP implementation or process improvement experience

Strong construction operations knowledge

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