Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant
Compensation Range: $85-120k
Hours: 7AM-4PM
Schedule: FT on site

CFS is partnering with a well‑established, fast‑growing construction engineering and services organization with operations across the U.S. and Canada. This privately held, $40M+ business segment is backed by a larger family investment fund and is experiencing rapid growth both organically and through strategic acquisitions. They are seeking a Senior Accountant to join their finance team and support continued expansion.

This is a high‑visibility role reporting directly to the Vice President of Finance & Administration, offering meaningful ownership of core accounting functions and the ability to drive process improvements across the department.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead month‑end and year‑end close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and analytical review.


• Maintain the general ledger, ensuring accuracy and proper account classification.


• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, proactively resolving discrepancies.


• Manage fixed asset accounting, including additions, disposals, and depreciation.


• Reconcile bank accounts, monitor cash flow, and handle foreign currency (FOREX) transactions and revaluations.


• Perform intercompany reconciliations, eliminations, and settlements across multiple entities.


• Support accounts payable operations and ensure adherence to internal controls.


• Coordinate project and monthly billing, including use of Textura, working closely with Project Management.


• Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts, providing insights and variance analysis to leadership.


• Act as a key liaison for external auditors, preparing schedules and supporting audit activities.


• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, internal controls, and company policies.


• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reporting quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.


• 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience.


• Public accounting or auditor-facing experience preferred.


• Construction industry accounting experience is a plus.


• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, consolidations, intercompany transactions, and FOREX accounting.


• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, modeling).


• Experience with ERP/accounting systems; familiarity with Sage 300 CRE and Textura is a plus.


• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills with strong attention to detail.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills.


• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, growing environment.