Construction Administrative Accounting Manager
Join a rapidly scaling specialty contractor that has tripled revenue in the past three years and is now targeting the next leap in growth. Backed by an energetic leadership team and a culture of accountability, the company delivers high-profile roofing and exterior projects across Arizona while preparing for private-equity partnership. They are building out an internal “center of excellence” for finance, HR, and administration – and this role will take the lead.
This Role Offers:
- Influence the financial playbook at a $30M-plus contractor tracking toward $60M and beyond.
- Build the accounting and admin function almost from scratch, laying processes and systems that scale.
- Direct exposure to the CEO, COO, and bankers driving the upcoming equity event.
- Fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment where new ideas turn into action quickly..
Focus:
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Leadership & Culture
- Lead, manage, and hold accountable a small on-site AP specialist plus two remote billing staff.
- Instill a disciplined, metrics-driven mindset using weekly scorecards and clear KPIs.
- Champion process improvement and change management as the business professionalizes.
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Core Accounting
- Own month-end close, bank and credit-card reconciliations, intercompany allocations, and WIP schedules.
- Produce timely financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash-flow) and actionable variance analysis.
- Drive job-cost accuracy, revenue recognition, and margin reporting for multi-site construction projects.
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Forecasting & Strategic Finance
- Build 13-week cash-flow models, annual budgets, and rolling forecasts tied to revenue targets.
- Strengthen internal controls, documentation, and audit readiness in anticipation of PE diligence.
- Coordinate tax planning and external CPA relationships; monitor bonding, insurance, and compliance risks.
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HR & Administration
- Oversee bi-weekly payroll, employee onboarding, and transition of field staff from 1099 to W-2.
- Keep handbooks, safety logs (OSHA 300), and certificates of insurance up to date.
- Guide benefits research and implementation as headcount expands.
Skill Set:
- 7+ years of progressive accounting leadership, ideally within commercial or specialty construction.
- Proven command of job costing and project accounting in QuickBooks Online or similar ERP.
- Hands-on experience with payroll, HR policy administration, and multi-state compliance.
- Track record of building or overhauling processes in businesses > $25 M revenue.
- High-accountability mindset, able to pivot quickly and thrive amid rapid change.
Preferred
- Exposure to private-equity environments or M&A readiness.
- Familiarity with construction CRMs or project-management tools (e.g., AccuLynx, Procore).
- Prior responsibility for insurance renewals, safety program metrics, or workers-comp audits.