Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager (Construction Accounting)

Location: Alexandria, VA area (In-Office)
Type: Full-Time
Industry: Construction / Specialty Contractor
Software: Foundation (preferred)

About the Opportunity

Referral Staffing is partnering with a well-established, growing specialty construction contractor in Northern Virginia. This company is known for quality execution, strong client relationships, and a team-oriented culture.

We’re seeking an Accounting Manager who is both hands-on and leadership-driven — someone who can strengthen day-to-day accounting execution, improve internal processes, and confidently manage a small accounting team .

This is an in-office role with flexible start times to support commuting needs.

Position Overview

The Accounting Manager will oversee key accounting functions including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll coordination , while ensuring accurate financial reporting and strong internal controls. This role will work closely with senior finance leadership to support reporting, analysis, and operational decision-making in a construction environment.

This position is ideal for an experienced accounting leader who understands job cost accounting , construction billing , and percentage-of-completion concepts , and who enjoys building structure and accountability across the team.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting Operations & Close

• Lead and manage daily accounting operations across GL, AP, AR , and close-related activities

• Ensure timely month-end execution including reconciliations, accruals, and account reviews

• Maintain accurate accounting records and promote consistent, reliable processes

Reporting & Financial Insight

• Prepare and deliver accurate financial statements and internal reports

• Provide analysis and insights that support business performance and decision-making

• Communicate financial findings clearly across both finance and non-finance partners

Construction Accounting Support (Job Cost / WIP / Project Tracking)

• Support senior finance leadership with construction financial reporting , including job-level review and analysis

• Assist with WIP-style reporting and related reconciliation to accounting records

• Help ensure project financial data remains accurate and aligned across systems

Budgets, Change Orders & System Accuracy

• Maintain budget tracking and support variance analysis tied to goals

• Oversee entry and/or review of change orders , project budgets, and updates within the accounting system

• Ensure accounting software records and reporting stay clean, consistent, and audit-ready

Compliance, Controls & Process Improvement

• Support compliance practices, including tax-related reporting and documentation needs

• Maintain strong internal controls to safeguard company assets and reduce risk

• Identify and implement improvements to increase efficiency, accuracy, and scalability

Team Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and support a small accounting team , ensuring accountability and professional development

• Promote clear communication, follow-through, and a high standard of work quality

• Help train team members on workflows, documentation standards, and systems best practices

Other Duties / Special Projects

• Contribute to special projects and operational initiatives as needs evolve

• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned to support team success

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

• 7+ years of accounting experience, including 3+ years in a supervisory/management capacity

• Strong knowledge of construction accounting principles, including:

  • Job cost accounting

  • Construction billing

  • Percentage-of-completion accounting concepts

• Experience with construction accounting software such as Foundation (or similar)

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

• Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines

• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with different teams

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or advanced degree (preferred, not required)

• Experience in a growing construction or project-driven environment

• Experience working with mid-to-large ERP systems and reporting environments

• Proven ability to improve processes, controls, and team workflows

Why This Opportunity

• Leadership role with visibility and impact in a growing organization

• Opportunity to strengthen accounting operations and build scalable structure

• Team-focused environment where reliability and quality matter

• In-office role with flexible start times to support commuting