E78 Talent · 1 month ago
Senior Operations Accounting Manager
Greater Houston
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$130K/yr - $150K/yr
12+ years expE78 Talent is seeking a seasoned Senior Accounting Manager to oversee project accounting and financial operations across complex, contract-driven environments. The ideal candidate will thrive at the intersection of finance, operations, and leadership, managing key financial processes and mentoring future finance leaders.
Information Technology & Services
Hiring Manager
Kristy Boles
Responsibilities
Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes; ensure accurate ASC 606 revenue recognition; deliver consolidated P&L and balance sheet reporting with actionable insights
Own project financial setup (contracts, WBS, budgets); drive EAC/ETC processes; maintain rolling 12–24 month forecasts; collaborate with leadership on annual budgets for sales, EBITDA, cash flow, and capital
Govern invoicing cycles (progress, milestone, T&M); enforce change order controls; ensure compliance with contract modifications and performance obligations
Implement cost discipline across labor, subcontractors, equipment, and materials; ensure compliance with prevailing wage, certified payroll, and state/local labor requirements
Drive proactive collections, resolve billing disputes, and optimize working capital through inventory management, subcontractor terms, and billing cadence
Own ERP project accounting configuration; strengthen internal controls (segregation of duties, workflow approvals, SOX-lite compliance); build scalable reporting solutions for margin, risk, and change orders
Mentor future finance leaders; partner strategically with Sales, Project, Supply Chain, and Legal; train project teams on financial literacy and earned value basics; lead project review sessions to turn financial data into decisions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
12–15+ years of progressive accounting experience across public and private companies
5+ years in managerial roles with proven leadership impact
7–10+ years of project accounting expertise within EPC, construction, or industrial services
Strong command of ASC 606, ERP systems, and project-based financial management
Preferred
Master's or CPA
Company
E78 Talent
At E78, we provide talent solutions that address the critical finance, technology and transformation challenges faced by private equity sponsors and corporate leaders across the middle market through Fortune 500 companies.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase