Project Accounting Manager
At D+H Construction, we build innovative projects, lasting client relationships, and strong careers for our team. Founded in 1981, we are a mid-sized, established general contractor. Our work includes construction of multi-family affordable housing for top nonprofit developers in the Bay Area.
Why Work Here?
- Join an elite team with direct access to firm leaders
- We are established, yet growing
- Our clients are mostly nonprofit developers driving to expand affordable housing in the Bay Area
- We offer competitive compensation and benefits
- We aim to create an inclusive, respectful environment
The Project Accounting Manager leads project-level financial operations and ensures accurate, timely recognition of costs and billings across construction projects. This role supervises the AP/AR Specialist and Payroll Specialist, partners closely with Operations and Project Managers, and collaborates with the Accounting Manager on billing, WIP reporting, and month-end close.
The position owns accounts payable and commitment controls, subcontract pay application validation, payroll and labor compliance oversight, and job cost accuracy while helping prepare the accounting team for an upcoming ERP transition.
The ideal candidate will have a passionate commitment to managing complex projects and be personable, proactive, and organized. You will have:
Required
- 5–7+ years of accounting experience in construction or a project-based industry
- Strong knowledge of job cost accounting, commitment accounting, and SOV billing
- Experience with subcontract pay applications and three-way match controls
- Knowledge of payroll, certified payroll, and union reporting
- Public works or prevailing wage experience
- Proficiency with Sage 300 CRE, Procore, and advanced Excel
Preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Experience supporting WIP reporting and project financial forecasting
- Familiarity with Acumatica or ERP transitions
Must be local to the San Francisco Bay Area and able to work at the Berkeley office. No relocation assistance will be offered and no remote or hybrid work will be offered.