Accounting Manager, Project Accounting

Accounting Manager, Project Accounting
Location: San Antonio, TX
Compensation: $110,000 – $120,000

My client is a rapidly growing organization within the engineering industry, backed by private equity and committed to delivering high‑quality solutions that shape communities. With strong financial support, a reputation for integrity, and a people‑focused culture, they offer meaningful career growth and the opportunity to help build a best‑in‑class project accounting function.

We are seeking an Accounting Manager, Project Accounting to drive operational transformation and elevate financial performance across a diverse project portfolio. This role is ideal for a strategic, process‑oriented leader who thrives in a high‑growth environment.

Fast‑Paced Growth: Join a company expanding rapidly as demand for engineering and infrastructure services accelerates.
PE‑Backed Strength: Benefit from strategic investment, modern systems, and long‑term stability.
People-Centered Culture: A collaborative environment rooted in mentorship, excellence, and shared success.
Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive compensation, excellent health coverage, retirement matching, and support for balance inside and outside of work.

Scope of the Role for the Accounting Manager

• Transform project accounting into a strategic value‑adding function.
• Build scalable processes, tools, and KPIs for project setup, billing, WIP, revenue recognition, and profitability tracking.
• Partner with Project Managers, Operations, and Finance to ensure accurate, timely financial visibility.
• Develop dashboards and reporting frameworks for real‑time operational insights.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high‑performing project accounting team.

Preferred Background for the Accounting Manager

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, including 3+ years in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Proven background in building or maturing a project accounting function—policies, workflows, systems, reporting.
• Strong understanding of project lifecycle financials, project controls, WIP, and ASC 606 revenue recognition.
• ERP proficiency; Deltek experience preferred.

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