Director of Accounting

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Base pay range

$140,000.00/yr - $160,000.00/yr

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Ferretti Search is delighted to partner with a growing construction and real estate organization to locate their next Director of Accounting.

• Location: Charlotte, NC (Hybrid: In office Tuesday–Thursday)


• Compensation: $140,000–$160,000 base + annual bonus


• Schedule: Full-time, hybrid work structure

What’s in it for you?

• Leadership Opportunity: Step into a high-visibility role overseeing the accounting function for a dynamic construction/real estate portfolio.


• Strategic Influence: Partner with senior leadership to enhance financial processes, reporting accuracy, and long-term financial strategy.


• Balanced Flexibility: Enjoy a hybrid schedule with in-office collaboration Tuesday through Thursday and remote work options on Monday and Friday.

What will your day look like?

• Financial Oversight: Lead all accounting operations including general ledger, job cost accounting, month-end close, and financial reporting.


• Project & Property Reporting: Oversee job cost tracking, WIP schedules, property-level reporting, capitalization, and project financial analysis.


• Internal Controls: Strengthen policies, procedures, and controls to ensure accuracy and compliance across the organization.


• Budgeting & Forecasting: Support leadership by preparing budgets, cash flow projections, and variance analyses.


• Process & Systems Improvement: Evaluate and enhance financial systems and workflows to support growth and operational efficiency.


• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with operations, development, and project management teams to align financial insights with business objectives.

Who are you?

• Experienced Accounting Leader: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA strongly preferred.


• Industry Background: 7+ years of progressive accounting experience within construction, real estate, or a related project-based environment.


• Strong Technical Skills: Skilled in job costing, project accounting, and financial statement preparation.


• Leadership Mindset: Proven ability to mentor teams, collaborate across departments, and drive continuous improvement.


• Analytical & Detail-Oriented: Capable of delivering accurate financial insights to support operational and strategic decisions.

Application & Contact Information

If this opportunity isn’t the perfect match, that’s OK! Ferretti Search is actively recruiting accounting and finance professionals across the Carolinas. Contact Chris Machon at to explore additional opportunities.

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