Responsibilities
Manage the monthly financial reporting close process, delivering timely and accurate income statements, balance sheets, and variance analyses to executive leadership.
Oversee full-lifecycle construction accounting, including WIP (Work-in-Progress) reporting, labor, materials, equipment, and indirect cost allocations.
Partner with Project Managers to establish accurate initial project budgets, cost baselines, and financial forecasts.
Monitor budget-to-actual expenditures, track commitments, review vendor invoices, and manage accounts receivable/payable specific to active job sites.
Produce cash flow projections and profitability analyses for executive leadership and stakeholders.
Oversee and optimize revenue recognition methodologies (such as the percentage-of-completion method under ASC 606) for long-term construction contracts.
Ensure proper accounting treatment for unbilled revenue, deferred revenue, billings in excess of costs, and estimated losses on contracts.
Design, implement, and maintain internal financial controls compliant with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) regulations, particularly concerning revenue cycles, job costing, and procurement.
Coordinate internal and external audit processes, providing documentation and testing controls related to project accounting and financial reporting.
Direct the planning, scheduling, and progress-measurement systems across multiple concurrent construction projects.
Monitor schedule performance against baseline plans, identifying critical path items and evaluating potential schedule impacts.
Manage the change order lifecycle—tracking scope adjustments, pricing negotiations, and contractual modifications with subcontractors, owners, and vendors.
Ensure strict adherence to compliance mandates, including lien waivers, certified payroll, retainage tracking, insurance verification, and local regulatory codes.
Review prime contracts and subcontracts for commercial risks, indemnity clauses, and financial exposure.
and of course, other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting (Master’s degree or MBA is a plus).
7+ years of progressive experience in construction project controls, project accounting, or construction financial management.
Proven track record managing large-scale commercial projects
Advanced proficiency in construction management and accounting software (e.g., Quickbooks, Netsuite, ACC).
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (financial modeling, pivot tables, macros).
CPA license is highly desirable.
Strong analytical mindset, thorough knowledge of construction law and lien laws, exceptional cross-functional leadership skills, and executive-level communication abilities.
Our Equal Opportunity Commitment
Our Equal Opportunity Commitment
Avison Young is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to promoting diversity and inclusivity within our workforce. Our non-discrimination policy ensures that all individuals are treated equally, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or disability. We believe in fostering a positive and inclusive work environment that values accessibility and fair recruitment practices for all employees. We hope you will join us in committing to create a workplace that is fair, equitable, and welcoming to all.
Benefits offered to full time W2 employees
Traditional and Roth 401k with generous employer match and immediate vesting
12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave after one year of tenure
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance
Company paid Short & Long-Term Disability
Voluntary Critical Illness and Accident Coverage
Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter & Transit Pre-Tax Benefits
Wellness program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Work-Life Balance
Competitive paid vacation days
2 personal/wellness days
Paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays
Annual volunteer day for Day of Giving
