Construction Accounting Manager

Construction Accounting Manager

Evans West, Inc. (And yes… we name our clients when the work isn’t confidential, because transparency matters to us.)

PRAXIS

At Praxis, hiring should feel clear and people‑centered. We partner with companies that show strong leadership, stable operations, and a genuine commitment to their people.

We’ve done the legwork, and Evans West, Inc. made the cut. If you’re a construction accounting professional looking for a company that invests in its team, this is a great place to grow.

Evans West, Inc. is a woman‑owned General Contractor working with clients like the National Park Service and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. With experienced leadership and expanding federal work, they’re growing their team across Nor Cal, SoCal, and Colorado.

POSITION:
Construction Accounting Manager

LOCATION:

Santa Fe Spring, CA (Onsite)

SALARY RANGE: $85,000.00 - $

If you’re someone who brings clarity to complex projects, you’ll thrive here. As the Construction Accounting Manager, you’ll keep the financial side of each project steady and accurate — from job costing to financial reporting and cash flow. You’ll work closely with operations and leadership, helping the team make confident, informed decisions. Your work doesn’t just support the business; it helps drive it forward.

• Manage job cost accounting for labor, materials, equipment, and subs
• Maintain accurate budgets and forecasts
• Build reliable WIP schedules (a plus)
• Provide clear financial insights to leadership

• Handle construction billing (AIA, progress, change orders, retainage)
• Manage AR, collections, and lien releases
• Support healthy cash flow and ensure timely, contract‑compliant invoicing

• Process payroll for field and office teams
• Ensure prevailing wage and certified payroll compliance
• Allocate labor accurately to job costs

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
• Maintain GAAP‑aligned accounting practices
• Coordinate CPA reviews, bonding, insurance, and lender reporting
• Support SBA and government‑contracting financial requirements

• Lead annual budgets and rolling forecasts
• Track overhead, labor efficiency, and project trends
• Provide financial reports that support strategy and growth

• Oversee and optimize construction accounting systems
• Maintain and improve accounting procedures

• Experience in construction accounting & job costing
• Strong understanding of WIP, revenue recognition, and billing
• Familiarity with systems such as American Contractor, Sage, Viewpoint, Procore, Quick Books, CMiC
• Public works or government‑contracting experience (preferred)
• CPA or equivalent experience (a plus)

• Full‑time, Monday–Friday
• Medical insurance
• SIMPLE IRA / retirement plan
• PTO (holidays + vacation)