Senior Level Construction Accountant Jobs
Senior level construction accountant jobs place experienced professionals in charge of financial oversight, cost control strategy, and the accounting teams that keep complex projects on budget. Openings concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Technology & Software, and Accounting & Auditing, with a mix of on-site, remote, and hybrid settings across employers like CBIZ, PlusAI, and Oscar Health hiring at this level now.
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- Support the Head of Fund Finance in overseeing fund accounting operations for 50+ open- and closed-end private funds, spanning private equity, fund of funds, hedge fund and long-only strategies
- Review monthly and quarterly NAV packages prepared by third-party fund administrators, testing the key drivers of NAV, including investment valuations, income, expenses and accruals
- Prepare and coordinate the monthly and quarterly fund NAV review and sign-off process
- Review partners’ capital account allocations, including capital calls, distributions, transfers, and investor-level allocation of income, expenses and gains/losses
- Recalculate and validate management fees, carried interest, performance/incentive fees, high-water marks and distribution waterfalls in accordance with fund governing documents (LPA, PPM, side letters), escalating exceptions as needed
- Monitor and report on fund revenue, capital activity, commitments, expenses, payments, budgeting and forecasting
- Coordinate the year-end audit process and review annual financial statements for 50+ funds, working with external auditors to support timely completion
- Work closely with fund administrators, auditors, tax advisors and internal stakeholders, including investment, legal, compliance and investor relations teams
- Prepare internal reporting on fund revenue, NAVs, commitments and other key financial data for senior management
- Participate in new fund launches, including accounting setup, administrator onboarding and review of fund documents, working closely with project groups
- Help establish and maintain operating procedures, policies and controls across the fund platform
- Contribute to process improvement and automation initiatives, leveraging technology and AI tools to strengthen controls, increase efficiency and build scalability
- Help supervise, train and develop junior team members and the offshore review team
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA strongly preferred
- 10+ years of experience in limited partnership fund accounting, fund administration or fund audit, with a focus on closed-end private equity funds
- Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP for investment companies
- Hands-on experience interpreting LPAs and side letters and modeling distribution waterfalls, carried interest and performance fees
- Experience supervising, mentoring or reviewing the work of junior staff
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Demonstrated ability to apply artificial intelligence (AI) tools to streamline analysis, automate routine tasks and surface actionable insights that drive process efficiency
- Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex financial concepts clearly to both finance and non-finance stakeholders
- Strong time management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize competing demands, manage multiple deadlines and deliver consistently within a fast-paced monthly close cycle
- Sound judgment and professional skepticism when reviewing third-party deliverables
- Ability to work independently and as a collaborative team player in a cross-functional environment
- High attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work
- Analytical mindset with a proactive approach to problem solving
- Adaptability and comfort working in a fast-paced, evolving environment
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- Accounting & Auditing26
- Construction & Real Estate18
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Senior Level Construction Accountant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level construction accountant job?
Employers at this level look for demonstrated ownership of project cost accounting, job costing systems, and financial reporting across large or multi-site projects. What gives candidates an edge is experience closing out complex projects, working directly with project managers and executives, and a command of construction-specific accounting software. Leadership experience, whether formal or through mentoring junior staff, is consistently weighted heavily.
Which companies hire senior level construction accountants?
Companies hiring senior level construction accountants right now include CBIZ, PlusAI, and Oscar Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from general contractors, large specialty subcontractors, real estate developers, and construction management firms that require hands-on financial leadership across active project portfolios.
Are there remote senior level construction accountant jobs?
Yes, though remote availability varies by employer and project type. About 31% of senior level construction accountant openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with hybrid arrangements being most common at firms that require periodic site visits or in-office collaboration with project management teams. Fully remote roles tend to appear more often at larger, multi-region contractors.
What makes a construction accountant role senior level?
Senior level construction accountant roles are defined by scope, ownership, and leadership. At this stage, you are responsible for the full accounting function on major projects or across a portfolio, not just executing tasks. That means leading month-end close, owning WIP schedules, advising project executives on financial performance, and mentoring or supervising junior accountants. The role requires independent judgment on complex cost and revenue recognition issues.
Which industries hire the most senior level construction accountants?
Senior Level construction accountant roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Technology & Software, and Accounting & Auditing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they sustain large capital project pipelines that require experienced financial professionals to manage cost reporting, compliance, and profitability analysis at scale.