Sr. Accounting Manager Construction at Motive Companies

Details:About the RoleA well-established commercial construction and development firm in Southern California is seeking a seasoned Construction Sr. Accounting Manager to help refine and expand its operational platform. This is a fast-paced multi-entity environment where youll oversee the financial operations of 13 diverse entities - including construction & development property management hospitality and restaurants.The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented hands-on leader with California construction accounting experience who thrives on accuracy process improvement and collaboration. Youll manage the accounting team work closely with project management and partner with principals to ensure financial integrity compliance and strategic growth.Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Oversight: Manage accounting operations produce financials oversee cash forecasting intercompany reconciliations audits and tax reporting.Construction Accounting: Handle job costing WIP schedules prevailing wage/certified payroll subcontractor payments ERP (Sage 300 CRE/Timberline).Property Management Accounting: Oversee financial packages for multiple properties budgets billings tenant credit property tax and insurance renewals (Yardi Breeze).Hospitality Accounting: Manage QuickBooks/Toast systems payroll pooled tips inventory valuations sales tax reporting license renewals.Human Resources & Administration: Lead HR functions (benefits 401k compliance) maintain OSHA 30 oversee HRMS (BambooHR) and timekeeping (Exaktime).IT & Systems: Liaise with MSP/software vendors negotiate contracts oversee license management.Team Leadership & Collaboration: Manage Payroll Staff Accountant Project Accountant and HR Generalist; collaborate with project management and executives.Compensation & BenefitsSalary: $150000 - $165000 annually (W-2 full-time exempt).Comprehensive benefits and long-term growth opportunities. Details: Job RequirementsRequired QualificationsBachelors degree in Accounting Finance or Economics.7-10 years of accounting experience including California construction accounting.Proficiency with Sage 300 CRE (Timberline) and advanced Excel (VLOOKUPs pivot tables).Knowledge of California construction laws and compliance requirements.Experience with multi-entity financial management.Strong organizational and communication skills.Collaborative leadership style comfortable in fast-paced environments.Preferred SkillsExperience with Yardi Breeze QuickBooks Online Toast POS BambooHR Exaktime.Audit preparation and tax compliance experience.Process improvement and internal controls implementation.Required Experience:Manager Key Skills Internal Audit,Supervising,Data Entry,Compliance,Customer Service,Accounting & Finance,General Ledger Accounting,IFRS,External Audit,Microsoft Excel,ERP,Payroll,Financial statement,ACCA,CPA Employment Type : Contract Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Yearly Salary Salary: 150000 - 165000