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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Salary Range: $100,000.00 - $115,000.00 – depending on experience.

Job Description

Hoffman Construction is seeking a Lead Project Accountant. This individual will be an integral member of the on-site Accounting Department, providing essential support throughout the lifecycle of a high-tech data center construction project. Reporting to the on-site Accounting Manager, the role will work closely with site leadership and cross-functional teams to manage day-to-day site activities, construction models and related content for use by the project accounting team and other stakeholders. This position will be fully at the project site located in Sunnyvale, California.  Responsibilities will include but may not be limited to the following:  

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 by auditing and supporting the on-site accounting team with each billing cycle.

Development of Procedural Guidelines:

• Evaluation, development, implementation, and maintenance of new standard operating procedures (SOP’s) as required. 
• 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 client timely and according to contract.
• Work with Accounting Manager to resolve any billing concerns.
• Ensure that subcontractor/vendor payments are made accurately, timely upon receipt of client funding, according to state statute.
• Orientate staff with Hoffman policies, accounting procedures, and project requirements.
• Implement training processes for staff in Hoffman and client processing requirements.
• Coordinate and assist with resolution of concerns/issues arising from accounts payable team.
• Training and management of site accounting team as directed to ensure compliance and development of new staff aligns with company goals and standards.
• Support project departments and provide data requests as needed.