Accounting Manager

Robert Half Madison is looking for an Accounting Manager to lead all finance and accounting operations for a construction company on the east side. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for both transactional accounting and strategic financial oversight. Preferred experience will include strong construction accounting experience, including a deep understanding of AIA billing. For consideration, please apply with your most up to date resume and call 608-716-5643!

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full finance and accounting function, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, general ledger, month-end close, and financial reporting.
• Manage and review AIA billing processes, ensuring accurate application billing, lien waiver support, and timely customer invoicing.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, and provide leadership with meaningful analysis on company performance, job profitability, and cash flow.
• Partner with project managers and operational leaders to monitor project costs, budgets, work-in-progress schedules, and contract performance.
• Maintain internal controls, ensure compliance with accounting policies, and support external audits, tax preparation, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Lead cash management, forecasting, and budgeting efforts while identifying opportunities to improve financial processes and support business growth.

Qualifications:

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. Equivalent experience will be considered.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, leadership responsibility in construction or project-based environments ideal
• Experience overseeing both day-to-day accounting operations and higher-level financial planning, analysis, and reporting.
• Knowledge of job costing, percentage-of-completion accounting, retainage, and work-in-progress reporting.
• Proficiency with accounting software and ERP systems, along with advanced Excel skills.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally with finance and operations teams.

Compensation

$90,000.00-$115,000.00 Yearly

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