Lead Project Accountant bei Hoffman Construction Co of America

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.
•  Implement training processes for staff in Hoffman and client processing requirements.

Qualifications

We are looking for a flexible, detail-oriented team player with the ability to manage multiple tasks, produce quality work, and consistently meet deadlines.  The successful candidate will possess:

Professional Experience and Education

• Minimum of 5+ years’ construction experience with a large commercial general contractor.
• Must have proficient working knowledge Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, MS Teams, etc. and be able to work well within a network environment.
• Must be able to function in a deadline-oriented environment.
• Must be able to work multiple tasks and between a variety of departments.
• Must be a strong team player, self-starter, flexible and be able to work well with a variety of personalities, with minimal instruction, and minimal direct supervision.
• Must be well organized.
• Proficient in Windows and Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Teams), and have a general understanding of working within a computer network.
• Advanced data management skill utilizing Microsoft Excel (i.e. pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and sub-totaling) preferred.
• Proficient in Tier I accounting software or ERP software preferred.
• Prior experience with Oracle JD Edwards Enterprise-One accounting systems desired.
• Experience in organizing technical data in a neat and accurate method.
• Familiarity with advanced job costing or relevant cost accounting experience preferred.
• The ability to develop and implement standard operating procedures as the need arises and provide supplemental training to team members.
• Strong Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to identify and resolve process issues independently.
• Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision while managing subcontractor relationships effectively.
• Strong ability to represent and advocate for the company’s interests in all subcontractor dealings.

Position Related Skills

• Proficient in Windows and Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Teams), and have a general understanding of working within a computer network.
• Advanced data management skill utilizing Microsoft Excel (i.e. pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and sub-totaling) preferred.
• Proficient in Tier I accounting software or ERP software preferred.
• Prior experience with Oracle JD Edwards Enterprise-One accounting systems desired
• Experience in organizing technical data in a neat and accurate method. 
• Familiarity with advanced job costing or relevant cost accounting experience preferred.
• A strong commitment to safety compliance with OSHA standards and site-specific requirements.
• Ability to work closely with trade and craft people in a field work situation.      Patience and professionalism are essential to being able to maintain a cooperative attitude through pressure situations.
• Ability to manage several work activities at once while frequently interrupted by phone calls and urgent questions on work in progress.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; must be able to work closely with clients, architects, engineers, equipment manufacturers, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Must be a dedicated team player, self-starter, flexible and able to work well with a variety of personalities and minimal instruction.  Ability to remain calm in high-pressure situations is required.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• Standing/Walking/Sitting: Workday is a combination of being stationary and moving about the work location.
• Must be able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and on active construction sites.
• Must be able to climb stairs, to ascend and descend ladders, scaffold, inspect confined or underground spaces.
• Hands/Arms: Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery.      Frequently operates machinery and will use hand/fingers and legs to operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect, and position materials.
• Sigh: Specific vision abilities required include close vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus in an outdoor environment. Must be able to safely operate a vehicle with a valid driver’s license. The work is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, reading print and digital documents.
• Hearing: Must be able to work in proximity to loud equipment mor than 75% of the time. Mst be able to wear hearing protection, as necessary.  Often required to communicate with customers and co-workers in an office setting and on the job site.
• Speech: Ability to communicate laws, ordinances, plans, regulations, protocols, directives, and standard operating procedures related to project scope in English.
• Lift/Carry: Must have the ability to lift or manipulate fifty pounds to a height of three feet and carry or push it 50-100 feet.
• Bending/Twisting: Frequent.
• Kneeling/Crouching/Crawling: Must be able to regularly position self in a kneeling, crouching or crawling position for purpose of examining project work.
• Must be able to physically access all areas and levels of construction site for work progress review.
• Work schedule must be flexible to allow for extended hours or off-shift work to accommodate changing construction schedule and sequences.
• Must use independent judgment, organizational and critical thinking skills to determine best method to accomplish desired results.

Application review will consider without limitation the following criteria: qualifications, education, and experience specific to the job description/duties as well as prior experience with Hoffman Construction. Applicants must be able to pass the Hoffman Drug and Alcohol test. 

Hoffman Construction is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. 

This job description is intended to outline the general nature and level of work being performed by employees. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of responsibilities, duties, or skills required of the employee of this job. Furthermore, this description is subject to change at the discretion of the company, with or without notice. 

** Please note, we are not able to offer relocation or sponsorship for this position **

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