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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Overview

Open roles210+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerCBIZ
Top citySan Francisco, CA
Work type69% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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Senior Fund Accountant
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Senior Fund Accountant
Rockefeller Capital Management
Stamford, Connecticut
Business Development
Corporate Development & M&A
Investment Banking & Capital Markets
$140k - $175k/yr
Bachelor's degree

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Director of Finance, Analytics and Accounting
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Director of Finance, Analytics and Accounting
Sutter Health
Santa Rosa, California
Finance
Accounting
Strategy & Corporate Development
Project & Program Management
Compliance & Legal
Business Strategy
Compliance & Risk
$173k - $277k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Tax Accountant
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Tax Accountant
Teksky LLC
Rochester, New York
Finance
Accounting
Tax
$75k - $105k/yr
On-Site
Other

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Accountant II
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Accountant II
Canadian Solar
Mesquite, Texas
Finance
Accounting
Procurement & Supply Chain
Compliance & Legal
Audit
Tax
Procurement & Purchasing
Compliance & Risk
On-Site
Bachelor's
5,001-10,000

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Senior Tax Accountant
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Senior Tax Accountant
Michels
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Finance
Accounting
Tax
On-Site
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Senior Level Construction Accountant Job Market

Who's Hiring

CBIZ9 open roles
PlusAI6 open roles
Oscar Health6 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services33
  • Technology & Software32
  • Accounting & Auditing26
  • Construction & Real Estate18
  • Investment & Asset Management14

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.