Project Accounting Manager – Dallas, TX

We are recruiting for an experienced Project Accounting Manager to lead the project accounting function for a growing construction organization in Dallas, Texas.

This is a hands-on leadership role overseeing project financial reporting, job costing, WIP, forecasting, construction billing, and project closeout while partnering closely with Project Managers and Operations leadership.

What You’ll Do

• Supervise, mentor, and develop Project Accountants
• Oversee project setup, budgets, cost codes, and job-cost accounting
• Manage monthly forecasting and WIP reporting
• Review project profitability, variances, committed costs, and financial risks
• Oversee AIA, progress, unit-price, and time-and-material billing
• Support revenue recognition and month-end close
• Partner with Project Managers to resolve billing and financial issues
• Maintain accounting controls and support audits
• Improve project accounting processes and ERP systems

What We’re Seeking

• 7+ years of accounting experience
• 5+ years of construction or project accounting experience
• Supervisory or team leadership experience preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
• Strong knowledge of construction job costing and WIP
• Experience with forecasting, AIA billing, retainage, subcontract accounting, and revenue recognition
• Advanced Excel skills
• Experience with construction ERP/accounting systems
• Strong communication and leadership skills

Ideal Candidate

A hands-on accounting leader who understands both finance and construction operations and can partner effectively with Project Managers to explain financial results, identify risks, and drive corrective action.

Why Join?

• Leadership opportunity with direct impact on project performance
• Strong career progression into Senior Manager, Project Finance, or Director-level leadership
• Collaborative partnership with Operations and Project Management
• Opportunity to improve and build a high-performing project accounting function