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Construction accounting is not general ledger work. We recruit CFOs, controllers, project accountants, AP, AR, billing and collections staff for commercial mechanical contractors, and confirm WIP, job costing, pay application and retainage experience before you see a resume.

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Commercial mechanical recruiting

Commercial HVAC, plumbing, piping and building controls

Staffed office in Corona, California · Recruiting nationwide

Your company stays confidential in public and candidate-facing materials.

No fee to submit. Most searches are contingency: pay when you hire under your fee agreement. The 90-day replacement guarantee applies to contingency placements, subject to that agreement.

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Screening criteria for Construction Accountants

  • Contractor accounting experience: WIP schedules, job cost, percentage-of-completion revenue
  • Pay applications, retainage, lien waivers and certified payroll where the role touches them
  • ERP fit: Viewpoint Vista or Spectrum, Sage 300 CRE, Foundation, Acumatica or your system
  • Service-side billing and collections experience for contractors with a service division
  • Level matched to the seat: staff, project accountant, AP/AR lead, controller or CFO

Frequently asked questions

Do you recruit outside construction accounting?

We focus on accounting staff for mechanical and related contractors, because WIP, job cost and pay applications are what make these hires different.

Can you fill a confidential controller or CFO search?

Yes. Confidential and executive finance searches typically run as a retained engagement.

What is the fee structure?

Contingency (pay on hire) for most accounting searches. Retained fees only when the role is confidential, executive, or requires exclusive engagement. 90-day replacement guarantee on contingency placements.

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