Lead Project Accountant

Build What Matters. Create What’s Next.

Hoffman Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing builder specializing in technically complex, sustainable projects across advanced technology, mission critical, life sciences, healthcare, higher education, and commercial markets. Since 1922, we’ve grown from entrepreneurial roots into a multi-billion-dollar, employee-owned enterprise—now a dynamic family of companies with a national presence and a legacy of excellence.

At Hoffman Construction, your potential has room to grow. Whether you're on a jobsite or in a corporate office, you’ll be empowered to take initiative, explore new paths, and shape the future of construction. We believe in building opportunity together—by unlocking talent, inspiring innovation, and driving forward the ideas that make a difference.

Join us and benefit from:

• Competitive pay and advancement opportunities
• Ongoing professional training and development
• Comprehensive benefits—including free primary care for you and your family through our dedicated clinics, health insurance, paid time off, and a generous retirement plan.
• A culture rooted in inclusion, collaboration, and respect.

We’re hiring across all departments. Discover your future with us.      

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Job Description

The Lead Project Accountant oversees and ensures that Project Accounting aligns to project procedures, corporate and client requirements, including complying with state and federal regulations. This role is responsible for managing a variety of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable procedures from subcontractor/vendor invoice/payment processing to client billing. The Lead Project Accountant will independently manage and collaborate on relationships with multiple subcontractors. This individual will ensure that the project remains financially aligned with the client’s direction, and that all subcontractors remain in compliance with local and project specific financial requirements. This role is separate and independent from our corporate accounting positions and the person in this role will be responsible for decision making related to adapting the standard operating procedures and protocols to serve the accounting needs of the individual project. Importantly, the Lead Project Accountant must be able to make key decisions following assessment of numerous factors and variables specific to each project. This role involves representing the company in billing processes, continual development of operating procedures as the department and site work expands, and ad hoc training/coaching. A Lead Project Accountant demonstrates expertise in interpreting contract provisions and ensures subcontractor compliance with these provisions throughout the course of the project. This role will report to the CFO and work directly with project leadership.

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Subcontractor Relationship Management:

• Lead Project Accountant is responsible for the development of independent relationships with subcontractors with minimal supervision.
• Acting as the primary point of contact for subcontractors, addressing inquiries and utilizing judgment to resolve issues promptly.

Representation and Advocacy:

• Lead Project Accountant acts as a representative for the company and advocates for the company’s interests regarding the billing processes and backup requirements prior to them being submitted to owner representatives and auditors.
• They also ensure that subcontractor billing is accurate and in compliance with contractual agreements.

Development of Procedural Guidelines:

• Evaluation, development, implementation, and maintenance of new standard operating procedures (SOP’s) that are needed as the project develops and as required to ensure that the subcontractors they manage are fulfilling accounting and reporting requirements. 
• Interfacing with subcontractors and HCC staff as needed to ensure compliance with these SOP’s and processes.

Contract Interpretation and Compliance:

• A Lead Project Accountant needs to have a thorough understanding and ability to independently interpret contract provisions related to accounting requirements and be decisive in applying this interpretation to billing practices for the benefit of the company. 
• Responsible for ensuring that subcontractor billing and payments align with HCC company standards as well as GAAP practices.

Other:

• Assist in setting up project accounting procedures in E-1 according to project requirements.
• Ensure that client billing procedures are in place to bill clien