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Manager Project Accounting @ Kelso

Kelso Industries
Remote, USA
Full-time
Senior · 7+ years experience
Remote
Discovered 3 weeks ago
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Location

  • Remote (U.S.) Travel: Minimal; Quarterly throughout the Southeast Reports To: Divisional VP Finance Industry: Construction | HVAC | Mechanical | Electrical | Plumbing (MEP)

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Manager of Project Accounting to lead project accounting operations across a portfolio of construction businesses specializing in HVAC, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing projects.

This role is ideal for a construction accounting professional with deep expertise in Work-in-Process (WIP) reporting, Percentage of Completion (POC) accounting, job costing, AIA billing, and ASC 606 revenue recognition . You will partner closely with project managers, operations leaders, and finance teams to ensure financial accuracy, improve project visibility, and support profitable growth.

As a key member of the finance organization, you will help strengthen project accounting processes, improve reporting capabilities, and drive greater consistency across multiple operating companies.

What You’ll Do (Responsibilities)

  • Lead WIP reporting, Percentage of Completion (POC) accounting, and ASC 606 revenue recognition across an active portfolio of construction projects.
  • Partner with Project Managers and operations leaders to drive accurate forecasting, margin visibility, and project financial performance.
  • Oversee AIA billing, T&M billing, change orders, retainage, and accounts receivable tracking.
  • Support audits, surety and bonding requirements, and financial reporting needs.
  • Improve project accounting processes, controls, systems, and reporting capabilities across the organization.

What You’ll Bring (Qualifications)

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • 7+ years of project accounting or construction accounting experience within construction, HVAC, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, or specialty contracting
  • Deep experience with: WIP schedules and POC accounting ASC 606 revenue recognition Job cost / cost coding discipline AIA billing + subcontract management
  • WIP schedules and POC accounting
  • ASC 606 revenue recognition
  • Job cost / cost coding discipline
  • AIA billing + subcontract management
  • Experience with construction ERP/accounting systems such as NetSuite (strongly preferred), Sage 300 CRE, Viewpoint Vista, Foundation, Spectrum, or similar
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel + financial modeling capability
  • Able to effectively partner with and influence project managers, superintendents, and operational leaders

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