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.

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 NorCal, SoCal, and Colorado.

JOB DETAILS:

POSITION: Construction Accounting Manager LOCATION: Santa Fe Spring, CA (Onsite) SALARY RANGE: $85,000.00 - $115,000.00

JOB SUMMARY

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.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial & Job Cost Accounting

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

Billing, AR & Cash Flow

Handle construction billing (AIA, progress, change orders, retainage)

Manage AR, collections, and lien releases

Support healthy cash flow and ensure timely, contract‑compliant invoicing

Payroll & Labor Compliance

Process payroll for field and office teams

Ensure prevailing wage and certified payroll compliance

Allocate labor accurately to job costs

Financial Reporting & Compliance

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

Budgeting & Forecasting

Lead annual budgets and rolling forecasts

Track overhead, labor efficiency, and project trends

Provide financial reports that support strategy and growth

Systems & Process Leadership

Oversee and optimize construction accounting systems

Maintain and improve accounting procedures

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience in construction accounting & job costing

Strong understanding of WIP, revenue recognition, and billing

Familiarity with systems such as American Contractor, Sage, Viewpoint, Procore, QuickBooks, CMiC

Public works or government‑contracting experience (preferred)

CPA or equivalent experience (a plus)

BENEFITS

Full‑time, Monday–Friday

Medical insurance

SIMPLE IRA / retirement plan

PTO (holidays + vacation)