Senior Accounting Manager, US Construction & Multi-Client

About the role

We are hiring an Accounting Manager to own the accounting and reporting work for a portfolio of US clients, with a focus on construction. You will manage multiple client engagements at the same time and lead a team of accountants. In the first phase you will execute all client work yourself to learn our workflows, standards, and clients in detail; once you have shown consistent quality, you will take full client ownership and team leadership.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the full accounting cycle for multiple US clients, including bookkeeping review, reconciliations, month‑end close, and financial reporting.
• Apply construction accounting correctly, including job costing, WIP schedules, and percentage‑of‑completion revenue recognition.
• Review revenue recognition against contract terms and flag discrepancies with a proposed fix.
• Prepare and review recurring reporting workbooks, journal entries, and client deliverables.
• Reconcile bank and credit card accounts to the penny and ensure balance sheets are reconciled before sign‑off.
• Lead, train, and review the work of team members once the team is assigned.
• Set priorities, track open items, and manage deadlines across all assigned clients.
• Communicate directly with internal leadership and clients on status, issues, and solutions.
• Improve processes, checklists, and documentation to keep work consistent across the team.

Required profile

• Hands‑on experience working with US clients and QuickBooks Online.
• Construction accounting experience (job costing, WIP, percentage‑of‑completion).
• Public accounting background.
• ACC​A, CMA, or CA qualified or finalist.
• Fluent written and spoken English.
• Proven experience managing multiple clients simultaneously.
• Experience leading or reviewing the work of other accountants.
• Advanced Excel or Google Sheets skills (formulas, structured workbooks, data checks).
• Strong self‑review habits and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Required skills

• QuickBooks Online (and QuickBooks Desktop preferred).
• Advanced Excel / Google Sheets.
• Construction accounting (job costing, WIP, percentage‑of‑completion).
• Public accounting practices.
• Professional accounting qualifications (ACC​A, CMA, CA).