Chief Accounting Officer

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Job Description

Chief Accounting Officer (CAO) – Construction & Manufacturing
Travel: 50%+, Throughout the United States
Hybrid Role
$220,000-$250,000 Annually + Bonus and Equity Opportunity

Why Join Our Client

Drive accounting excellence for a responsibly growing construction and enterprise. Shape
technical accounting policy and ensure the fidelity of financial reporting under GAAP and
ASC 606. Prior experience with Mergers and Acquisitions Required.

Role Overview
Reporting to the CEO, the CAO leads all accounting operations—general ledger, external
reporting, compliance, and internal controls. You’ll translate complex construction and
manufacturing contracts into accurate revenue and cost recognition, supporting timely,
audit-ready financial statements.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Accounting & Policy: Define and implement accounting policies, ensuring
ASC 606/GAAP compliance for contract revenue and cost accounting.
Financial Reporting: Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close and IFRS
reconciliations if applicable. Internal Controls & SOX: Design, monitor, and report on
internal control framework, ensuring audit readiness.
Cost Accounting: Establish job-costing methodologies for WIP, change orders, and POC
contracts; analyze variances and provide insights.
Audit & Tax Coordination: Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, and
regulatory bodies; oversee audit responses and tax provision processes.
Team Development: Lead and develop accounting staff; foster training on emerging
accounting standards and best practices.

Qualifications

Master’s degree in Accounting; or MBA.
12+ years in progressive accounting roles within construction or manufacturing.
Proven expertise in ASC 606 revenue recognition, WIP/POC accounting, and SOX
compliance.
Strong technical accounting skills, meticulous attention to detail, and excellent
leadership abilities.

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