BW Industrial Construction · 4 days ago
Chief Accounting Officer
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expBW Industrial Construction is seeking an experienced Chief Accounting Officer (CAO) to lead the company’s accounting function and serve as a key strategic partner to the CFO. This role is responsible for overseeing all accounting operations, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and regulatory requirements, strengthening internal controls, and supporting financial strategy for EPC and industrial construction projects.
Construction
Responsibilities
Lead and manage all accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, fixed assets, and project accounting
Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and consistency
Establish, document, and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
Oversee job costing, work-in-progress (WIP) reporting, revenue recognition (percentage-of-completion / ASC 606), and project margin analysis
Partner with project managers and operations teams to monitor project financial performance, cash flow, and cost controls
Ensure accurate tracking of change orders, claims, retention, and project accruals
Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax, audit, and regulatory requirements
Coordinate and lead external audits, tax filings, and interactions with auditors and advisors
Evaluate, implement, and optimize accounting systems and ERP tools to support EPC project tracking and scalability
Drive continuous improvement in accounting workflows, automation, and reporting capabilities
Support integration of new projects, entities, or acquisitions from an accounting perspective
Build, lead, and mentor the accounting team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
Ensure appropriate staffing, training, and performance management within the accounting function
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting
CPA required (or strongly preferred)
10+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role
Strong experience in construction, EPC, or industrial contracting accounting
In-depth knowledge of U.S. GAAP, ASC 606, and construction revenue recognition
Experience working closely with executive leadership
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Preferred
Experience with multi-entity or multi-state operations
Background in scaling accounting operations for a growing organization
Experience supporting EPC or design-build project structures
Benefits
Competitive compensation and benefits package.
Company
BW Industrial Construction
BW is an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) company specializing in providing handover services for industrial customers.
11-50 employees
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