Construction Contract and Accounting Manager

About Suh’dutsing Contracting Services

Suh’dutsing Contracting Services (SCS), established in 2008, is a Tribally Owned 8(a) Small Disadvantaged Business and certified Minority Business Enterprise headquartered in Cedar City, Utah. As part of a family of companies wholly owned by Cedar Band Corporation – including Suh’dutsing Telecom, Suh’dutsing Technologies, and Suh’dutsing Aerospace – we deliver an array of project and construction management services and telecommunication services to customers and clients across the nation. We service Federal, State, and Local agencies as well as the private sector providing construction services and operations management, information technology, information systems, and specialized engineering project services in the IT, IS, and engineering fields.

ABOUT CEDAR BAND CORPORATION

We are a federally chartered tribal corporation wholly owned by the Cedar Band of Paiutes. Deeply rooted in our rich history, we provide industry-leading military and government contractor services, including construction management, technology, telecommunications, and staffing solutions, as well as mortgage industry, convenience store, and beverage distribution services to federal agencies and commercial industries. From our modest beginnings as a single IT company with one contract, we have grown to ten branded companies across the nation. Headquartered in Cedar City, Utah, with regional offices and project sites in South Jordan, UT; Las Vegas, NV; Yuma Proving Grounds, AZ; Portland Air National Guard Base, Portland, OR; and more, we employ over 130 employees nationwide, who are all committed to our vision to be an industry leader as a tribally-owned business that provides world-class service. To attract and retain high-caliber employees, we offer competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and a dynamic work environment based on open communication and honesty.

Job Summary:

The Construction Contract and Accounting Manager leads the integrated contract administration and project accounting functions for federal, defense, state, local, and commercial construction work. The role manages contracts from pre-award review and setup through performance, modification, billing, compliance, audit support, and closeout, while maintaining accurate job-cost, work-in-progress, revenue, cashflow, and project financial reporting. This position partners with executive leadership, project management, estimating, procurement, subcontract administration, customers, and finance to protect contractual rights, promote regulatory compliance, strengthen internal controls, and support profitable project execution. This role will additionally support and assist the President of Suh’dutsing Contracting Services, Project Managers, and other Company leaders with contract management and financial information.

Compensation and Benefits:

Salary for this position ranges from $78,500.00 to $91,650.00 annually, depending on experience. The benefits package is comprehensive and includes medical, dental, vision, life, both voluntary and supplemental offerings, and more benefits and programs.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Manage administration of construction contracts from post-award through final closeout.
• Review contract requirements and communicate key risks and obligations.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and audit-ready contracts and project records.
• Review contracts and awards for state sales or similar taxes. Coordinate with CFO and CAO to register with the states where required and file sales tax returns where required. Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, Davis-Bacon, and other applicable requirements.
• Coordinate contract performance and compliance across project and leadership teams.
• Monitor funding, schedules, deliverables, deadlines, and project risks.
• Administer modifications, change orders, claims support, and time extensions.
• Oversee subcontract and purchase-order compliance and closeout.
• Manage job costing, billing, collections, reconciliations, and project closeout.
• Prepare WIP reports, update forecasts and budgets, cash-flow analyses, and financial reporting as provided by project managers (PM). 
• Complete accounting close activities and reconcile project and financial systems.
• Support audits, customer reviews, DCAA examinations, and compliance inquiries.
• Improve contract administration, accounting processes, and internal controls.
• Train, guide, and work with team members on contract, documentation, and compliance requirements.
• Protect confidential, controlled, and contract-sensitive information.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Competencies/Skills and Abilities: 

• Advanced knowledge of federal construction contracting and project accounting.
• Working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, DCAA, federal cost principles, and applicable accounting standards.
• Ability to interpret contracts, modifications, task orders, and subcontracts and update construction accounting for the same.
• Proficiency in job costing, project billing, financial reporting, reconciliations, and close activities.
• Knowledge of construction contracts, change orders, retainage, and WIP reporting.
• Ability to identify and resolve contractual, financial, and compliance risks.· Strong negotiation, communication, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external teams including project managers (PM’s), customers, subcontractors, and advisors.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with Sage Intacct, ERP, contract, and project management systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, leadership, and time-management skills.
• Ability to improve processes, maintain internal controls, and train team members.
• Ability to safeguard confidential and contract-sensitive information.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Contract Management, or related field.
• Seven years of relevant accounting or contract-management experience, including five years in construction.
• Experience managing federal or public sector construction contracts through closeout.
• Experience with contract modifications, subcontract requirements, funding, invoicing, compliance, and audits.
• Experience with job costing, WIP reporting, forecasting, project billing, and accounting close activities.
• Knowledge of federal invoicing, Davis-Bacon compliance, certified payroll, bonding, and insurance requirements.
• Proficiency in construction accounting, contract management, and project management systems.
• Multi-entity, joint venture, intercompany, or geographically dispersed project experience preferred.
• Relevant accounting, construction finance, or federal contract management certification preferred.

Physical Requirements: 

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• May occasionally visit active construction sites and be able to comply with site-specific safety, security, and personal protective equipment requirements.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Work Authorizations:

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Must comply with company policies, contractual obligations, ethics requirements, cybersecurity practices, and applicable laws and regulations.
• Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of job-related screening, customer access requirements, and other conditions permitted by law and required for the assigned contract.

Schedule and Location:

This position will be working a regular schedule of 5 days a week, Monday to Friday, expected 8 hours per day from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Position is located onsite or in office during business hours, working in a professional office environment with computers, printers, and other traditional office type equipment.

Training:

All positions within the Company require participation in role-appropriate training, including structured on-the-job training, to ensure employees are capable of performing their assigned duties in accordance with organizational policies, procedures, and applicable security requirements. On-the-job training is provided through direct instruction, guidance, and oversight from the employee’s immediate manager or supervisor and may include practical demonstrations, task-based coaching, review of applicable procedures, and periodic reinforcement as job duties evolve. Managers and supervisors are responsible for ensuring that employees receive adequate training relevant to their role and responsibilities and for providing ongoing support and direction to promote competent performance, compliance, and continuous improvement throughout the employee’s tenure.

CUI Notice Disclaimer:

This position/role and it’s job duties and responsibilities, as well as the information system(s) that will be used in performing this job may be monitored or recorded, and is subject to audit; unauthorized use of the position and it’s role, responsibilities, duties, and authority, as well as information systems use is prohibited; unauthorized use is subject to criminal and civil penalties; performing in this role and the use of the information systems respective to it affirms consent to monitoring and recording; this position, the project(s) it will perform on, the clients it will serve on behalf of the Company, and the information systems used to perform the service respective of the role may contain CUI with specific requirements imposed by the Department of Defense; performance and service in this role and the use of the information and systems respective of this position may be subject to other specified requirements associated with certain types of CUI.