Construction Accounting Manager

About the Company:

Relay Human Cloud is a young & dynamic company that helps some of the top US-based companies to expand their team internationally. Relay is a truly global company having its operations in US, India, Honduras, and Mexico (We are also adding a few more countries soon). Our core focus is to enable companies to connect with the best international talent.

Relay helps its clients in majorly following areas: Accounting & Finance, Administration, Operations, Space Planning, Leasing, Data Science, Data Search, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence etc. Relay India operates from Ahmedabad and Vadodara offices.

OUTCOMES

Team Leadership and Department Management: Lead and develop a high-performing construction accounting team that delivers accurate financial operations, drives accountability, and achieves department productivity benchmarks with 100% of criticalmonth-end deadlines met

Project Accounting Oversight: Oversee project accounting processes to ensure accurate job costing, billing, and financial reporting across all active projects, maintaining 95% or greater job costing accuracy and resolving issues within 5 business days.

Accounts Receivable and Payable: Manage AP and AR operations to ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices, payments, collections, and reimbursements while maintaining strong vendor and client relationships, with all transactions processed within 7 business days of receipt.

General Ledger and Month End Close: Own the month-end and year-end close processes to ensure accurate reconciliations, timely resolution of discrepancies,

and continuous process improvement, achieving 98% accuracy in monthly reconciliations and completing closes within published deadlines.

Tax Compliance and Reporting: Oversee tax compliance and reporting to ensure accurate, timely filing of all tax obligations while coordinating effectively with external advisors and auditors, achieving 100% on-time and accurate tax filings.

Financial Reporting and Analysis: Prepare and deliver accurate financial reporting and analysis that supports strategic decision-making, maintaining 95% or greater accuracy across all reports and delivering all reporting on schedule.

Budget, Forecasting and Strategic Planning: Lead budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning processes by delivering timely financial forecasts, variance analysis, and insights that support company objectives, with all reports completed monthly per the month-end close schedule.

COMPETENCIES

Leadership & Team Development: Ability to lead, develop, and inspire a high-performing accounting team while fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Analytical Thinking: Ability to analyze complex financial data, identify trends or issues, and provide clear, actionable recommendations to stakeholders.

Communication: Ability to communicate financial information clearly to both financial and non-financial audiences while building strong cross-functional relationships.

Attention to Detail: Demonstrates exceptional accuracy, sound judgment, and a strong commitment to financial integrity and compliance.

Time Management: Ability to effectively manage competing priorities, maintain organization, and consistently meet deadlines.

Initiative: Proactively identifies opportunities for improvement, takes ownership of outcomes, and drives solutions with minimal direction.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA or CMA preferred.

5–7 years of progressive accounting experience, including 2+ years in a leadership role; construction industry experience preferred.

Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and accounting regulations.

Experience with accounting/ERP systems (Acumatica preferred) and advanced Excel skills.

Experience with construction and project management software (Procore preferred).

WHY JOIN RELAY HUMAN CLOUD

Opportunities to work with global clients

Dynamic and collaborative work environment

Excellent work-life balance: 5-day workweek

Comprehensive health & accident insurance

Generous paid time off and holidays

Complimentary lunches / dinners

Quarterly, Semi-Annual & Annual recognition, rewards and giveaways

Employee development programs: Communication, Soft skills, and more

Vibrant cultural events: Fun Fridays, Month-End Celebrations, Sports Tournaments, and Festival celebrations

Excellent Employee Referral Programme

Skills Required
Advanced Excel