Senior Manager / Director of Construction Accounting

Location: Based in Nassau, Bahamas

A large, international hospitality and development organization is seeking a Senior Manager / Director of Construction Accounting to support major capital projects and development initiatives. This role will partner closely with finance leadership and construction teams to oversee financial performance across large-scale projects.

This is a highly visible position responsible for managing project budgets, cost tracking, forecasting, and financial reporting throughout the lifecycle of construction projects.

What You’ll Do:

Manage financial performance of construction and development projects
Prepare and monitor project budgets and cost estimates
Review contractor and subcontractor pay applications, including schedule of values, percentage of completion, retainage, and change orders
Analyze budget-to-actual performance and explain variances
Review contractor invoices and ensure proper cost coding and approvals
Maintain project forecasts and report on project performance
Work closely with development and construction teams on financial oversight
Support capitalization of completed projects to fixed assets
Assist with audit support and financial documentation

What We’re Looking For:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a construction/development-related field
5+ years of construction or development accounting experience
Experience managing project budgets and construction cost tracking
Strong understanding of contractor billing, job costing, and financial forecasting
Experience working with project management systems (Procore or similar preferred)
Exposure to ERP systems and financial integrations
Strong communication skills and ability to partner with operational teams

Systems Experience (Preferred):

Project management software such as Procore
ERP systems such as JD Edwards or similar

Work Environment:

Based in Nassau, Bahamas
Some travel may be required to support project teams
Collaborative environment working closely with finance, development, and operations leadership

Why This Role:

Opportunity to oversee financial management of major construction projects
High visibility with leadership and development teams
Strong long-term growth potential within a large organization

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