Construction Cost Accounting Manager

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control costs for fiber network construction and customer installation projects to ensure alignment with budgets.
• Conduct regular financial analysis to identify variances and recommend corrective actions.
• Collaborate with project managers and engineers to track Construction in Progress (CIP) and manage capitalization upon project completion.
• Track and monitor company-owned assets throughout their entire life cycle, including additions, adjustments, and disposals.
• Manage capital spending in relation to budgets and monitor cash flow related to fixed asset additions.
• Maintain post-award grant files, including budgets and project cost summaries, to ensure compliance.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and internal controls.
• Identify inefficiencies in accounting processes and recommend automation or improvement solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in cost accounting, capital accounting, or financial analysis.
• Proficiency in NetSuite and Microsoft Excel.
• Unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.
• Willingness to undergo drug testing as part of the selection process.
• Ability to work on-site in Naperville, IL, 4-5 days per week.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA, CPA, or CMA designation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Power Automate (robotic process automation).
• Experience with C.F.R Part 200 (Federal award administrative requirements and cost principles).
• Experience with process improvement methodologies.

About the Company

Surf is a telecommunications company focused on fiber network construction and installation, dedicated to driving company valuation through precise financial management and infrastructure excellence.