Accounting Manager – Construction Industry

Position Title

Accounting Manager – Construction Industry ( English & Chinese Speaking )

Design Next Agency (DNA) is a New York–based award-winning design-build firm specializing in commercial interior design and construction execution, with a strong focus on hospitality, retail, and mixed-use projects. Our work integrates design vision with construction discipline, allowing us to deliver projects efficiently from concept through build-out.

We are seeking an experienced Accounting Manager with strong construction-industry expertise to oversee financial operations, ensure accurate project accounting, and maintain compliance with accounting standards and regulations. This role will work closely with project managers, operations, and senior leadership to support financial decision-making across multiple active projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting operations including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and month-end close
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, tax regulations, and company policies
• Monitor project budgets, analyze variances, and provide financial insights to project managers
• Coordinate audits, tax filings, and external reporting requirements
• Improve accounting processes, internal controls, and financial systems
• Collaborate with operations, estimating, and senior management on financial planning and forecasting

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Minimum of five (5) years of accounting experience, with required experience in the construction industry
• Strong knowledge of job costing, WIP reporting, retainage, and tax filing
• Proficiency in QuickBooks, bill.com, Justworks
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Fluency in Chinese is required
• Familiarity with construction contracts is required

• Annual salary range: $100,000 – $120,000 , based on experience
• Yearly performance bonus
• KPI-based bonus structure tied to company and project performance
• Comprehensive health care insurance coverage
• Opportunity to work with a collaborative, high-performing AAPI-led team
• Exposure to complex, high-profile construction and design projects
• A leadership role with real impact on operations, systems, and company growth