Director of Construction Accounting / Senior Construction Accountant
Company: ELB Recruitment Partners
Location: Los Angeles, CA 90025
Salary: $100,000 - $200,000 a year
Type: Full-time
Posted: 2026-06-15
About this role
Director of Construction Accounting / Senior Construction Accountant
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Industry: Multifamily Construction & Real Estate Development
Compensation: $100,000 – $250,000+ annually, commensurate with experience, leadership scope, and qualifications
About the Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced accounting professional to lead and strengthen the accounting operations of a growing multifamily construction and real estate development organization. This role is ideal for either a highly experienced Senior Construction Accountant ready to step into a leadership position or an established Director of Construction Accounting seeking a strategic role with significant visibility and impact.
The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in construction accounting, job costing, work-in-progress (WIP) reporting, and Sage-based accounting systems. Multifamily construction experience is strongly preferred.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee all accounting functions related to construction and development projects
- Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes
- Prepare and review WIP schedules and percentage-of-completion accounting
- Monitor project budgets, forecasts, and cost-to-complete reporting
- Ensure accuracy of job cost allocations and project profitability analysis
- Lead preparation of financial statements and supporting schedules
- Manage cash flow forecasting and construction draw processes
- Coordinate external audits, tax reporting, and lender requirements
- Supervise and mentor accounting staff
- Partner with project managers, operations teams, and executive leadership
- Develop and improve accounting controls, procedures, and reporting systems
- Support acquisition, development, and construction financing activities
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 8+ years of accounting experience
- 5+ years of construction account...