Construction Administrative Accounting Manager

Join a rapidly scaling specialty contractor that has tripled revenue in the past three years and is now targeting the next leap in growth. Backed by an energetic leadership team and a culture of accountability, the company delivers high-profile roofing and exterior projects across Arizona while preparing for private-equity partnership. They are building out an internal “center of excellence” for finance, HR, and administration – and this role will take the lead. 

• Influence the financial playbook at a $30M-plus contractor tracking toward $60M and beyond. 
• Build the accounting and admin function almost from scratch, laying processes and systems that scale. 
• Direct exposure to the CEO, COO, and bankers driving the upcoming equity event. 
• Fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment where new ideas turn into action quickly.. 

• Leadership & Culture 
• Lead, manage, and hold accountable a small on-site AP specialist plus two remote billing staff. 
• Instill a disciplined, metrics-driven mindset using weekly scorecards and clear KPIs. 
• Champion process improvement and change management as the business professionalizes. 
• Core Accounting 
• Own month-end close, bank and credit-card reconciliations, intercompany allocations, and WIP schedules. 
• Produce timely financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash-flow) and actionable variance analysis. 
• Drive job-cost accuracy, revenue recognition, and margin reporting for multi-site construction projects. 
• Forecasting & Strategic Finance 
• Build 13-week cash-flow models, annual budgets, and rolling forecasts tied to revenue targets. 
• Strengthen internal controls, documentation, and audit readiness in anticipation of PE diligence. 
• Coordinate tax planning and external CPA relationships; monitor bonding, insurance, and compliance risks. 
• HR & Administration  
• Oversee bi-weekly payroll, employee onboarding, and transition of field staff from 1099 to W-2. 
• Keep handbooks, safety logs (OSHA 300), and certificates of insurance up to date. 
• Guide benefits research and implementation as headcount expands. 

• 7+ years of progressive accounting leadership, ideally within commercial or specialty construction. 
• Proven command of job costing and project accounting in QuickBooks Online or similar ERP. 
• Hands-on experience with payroll, HR policy administration, and multi-state compliance. 
• Track record of building or overhauling processes in businesses > $25 M revenue. 
• High-accountability mindset, able to pivot quickly and thrive amid rapid change. 

• Exposure to private-equity environments or M&A readiness. 
• Familiarity with construction CRMs or project-management tools (e.g., AccuLynx, Procore). 
• Prior responsibility for insurance renewals, safety program metrics, or workers-comp audits.