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Construction Divisional Operations Accounting Manager Bridgehampton

Construction Divisional Operations Accounting Manager

Full Time • Bridgehampton
Benefits:
  • 401(k) matching
  • Bonus based on performance
  • Competitive salary
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
Construction Divisional Operations Accounting Manager
Luxury Residential Construction | Multi-Site Operations

Job Summary

Buildlabs Custom Homes LLC is seeking an experienced and highly hands-on Construction Divisional Operations Accounting Manager to oversee and actively perform all accounting office transactions for a luxury residential construction company with multiple active project sites.

This is a working manager role. In addition to supervising accounting operations and staff, this individual will be responsible for executing day-to-day accounting functions, auditing existing financial processes, and making recommendations to ensure the most accurate, efficient, and scalable accounting practices across the organization.


Responsibilities

Hands-On Accounting & Financial Execution

  • Perform and oversee daily accounting transactions across multiple construction projects, divisions and Buildlabs locations
  • Manage general ledger activity, job cost accounting, cost coding, and project-level financial tracking
  • Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules
  • Execute month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
  • Maintain strong internal controls through direct involvement in accounting operations
Construction & Job Cost Accounting

  • Perform and oversee job cost accounting, including budget tracking, cost-to-complete analysis, variance analysis, and forecasting
  • Review project costs, change orders, purchase orders, subcontractor billing, retainage, and draw schedules
  • Prepare and manage WIP (Work in Progress) schedules and revenue recognition
  • Partner with project managers to ensure accurate cost allocation and financial transparency
Auditing, Controls & Process Improvement

  • Audit existing accounting workflows, job cost processes, and financial controls
  • Identify gaps, redundancies, and risk areas impacting accuracy and efficiency
  • Recommend and implement improved accounting procedures and controls
  • Ensure consistency and data integrity across all accounting systems
Leadership & Supervision

  • Supervise, mentor, and support accounting staff while remaining actively involved in daily work
  • Establish workflows, deadlines, and accountability standards
  • Lead by example in both transactional and review-based accounting responsibilities
Reporting & Executive Support

  • Prepare and present financial reports for Buildlabs executive leadership
  • Support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning initiatives
  • Serve as a financial resource for operational decision-making
  • Coordinate with external auditors, tax professionals, and financial institutions, vendors and clients

Requirements and Qualifications

Education & Credentials

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field (required)
  • CPA license or MBA degree (required)
  • Continuing professional education (CPE) in accounting, finance, or construction-related disciplines preferred

Construction Accounting Experience

  • Minimum 10 years of progressive accounting experience within a construction company
  • Demonstrated expertise in construction-specific accounting, including:
     
    • Job cost accounting and cost code structures
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    • Work-in-Progress (WIP) reporting and revenue recognition
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    • Budget-to-actual tracking and cost-to-complete analysis
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    • Change order accounting and financial impact analysis
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    • Retainage, lien waivers, and subcontractor billing
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  • Experience supporting multiple concurrent projects across different job sites

Hands-On Accounting & Execution

  • Proven experience in a working manager or controller role where the individual personally performed accounting tasks in addition to oversight
  • Ability and willingness to:
     
    • Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and adjusting entries
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    • Manage general ledger accuracy and integrity
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    • Execute month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closes
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    • Review and process AP/AR, payroll coordination, and job cost entries
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  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify discrepancies and resolve issues independently

Auditing, Controls & Process Improvement

  • Demonstrated experience auditing internal accounting processes and workflows
  • Ability to evaluate financial controls for accuracy, efficiency, and risk exposure
  • Proven track record of:
     
    • Identifying process gaps, redundancies, and inefficiencies
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    • Recommending improved procedures and control frameworks
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    • Implementing scalable, repeatable accounting processes in growing organizations
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  • Experience preparing for or supporting internal and external audits

Leadership & Management

  • Prior experience supervising, mentoring, or managing accounting staff
  • Ability to set clear expectations, workflows, and deadlines while remaining actively involved in execution
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively across accounting, operations, and project teams
  • Comfortable holding team members accountable while maintaining a professional, respectful work environment

Systems & Technical Skills

  • Advanced proficiency with construction accounting and ERP systems
  • Strong Excel skills, including complex formulas, reconciliations, and financial analysis
  • Ability to evaluate accounting systems and recommend improvements or optimizations
  • Experience maintaining data accuracy across multiple platforms and reporting outputs

Business & Communication Skills

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders
  • Ability to translate financial data into actionable operational insights
  • Professional judgment and discretion when handling sensitive financial information
  • Highly organized, deadline-driven, and able to manage competing priorities

Work Environment & Commitment

  • Ability to work in person, full-time, five days per week at one of our Buildlabs office locations
  • Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, detail-oriented construction environment
  • Committed to year-round employment with long-term organizational impact
 


Job Details

  • Job Type: Full-time
  • Schedule: In-person, 5 days per week required
  • Position Type: Year-round, full-time role

Compensation

  • Compensation: From $125,000 per year
  • Annual salary will be determined based on education and experience

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Performance-based bonus opportunities
Compensation: $125,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year




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