Project Accountant Lead

LHH is partnering with a large specialty contractor with signicant operations nationally that is seeking to hire a Lead Project Accountant. The team is scaling, and they want an experienced professional to head full-cycle project accounting for larger projects, and supervise/mentor junior colleauges. Best suited for candidates who have experience with larger projects.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team of project accountants supporting multiple construction projects; provide training, coaching, and performance feedback.
• Coordinate and oversee all phases of construction job costing, including categorizing, recording, analyzing, and monitoring costs and billings.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of financial transactions, maintenance of internal controls, and adherence to accounting policies.
• Develop financial reporting standards and prepare regular and ad‑hoc project financial reports for leadership.
• Partner with Project Managers to proactively identify financial risks, ensure vendor compliance, and support sound financial decision‑making throughout the project life cycle.
• Lead initiatives to implement new policies, procedures, systems, and process improvements for the location’s project accounting function.
• Monitor financial performance, conduct variance analysis, and support forecasting and budget development for assigned projects.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• 6+ years of accounting experience, ideally within the construction, engineering, or related project-based industries.
• Prior supervisory experience strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of project accounting principles, job costing, WIP, AIA billings, percentage of completion, and financial reporting.
• Experience with larger projects ($60m+) strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with contracts, lien requirements, compliance documentation, and change order workflows.
• Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel; experience with industry-specific platforms (e.g., Sage, Viewpoint, Procore) is a plus.

Benefits Overview:

• Benefit offerings for full-time employment include medical, dental, vision, term life and AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, wellness plans, and a 401k plan
• Personal Time Off (PTO) is offered on an accrual basis up to 15 days (initially), 10 Paid Holidays, and up to 6 weeks of Paid Parental Leave (1+ years of employment). PTO and holiday hours are prorated based on hire date within the calendar year
• Annual discretionary bonus based on company and individual performance

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