MEICON GROUP
Website:
meicongroup.com
Job details:
Job Description: Project Accounting & Compliance Manager
About the role:
MEICON Group is seeking a Project Accounting & Compliance Manager to support accounting operations for a U.S.-based residential and commercial real estate developer.This role will be responsible for managing project-level accounting, financial reporting, cost tracking, compliance coordination, and supporting audits in accordance with U.S. accounting standards (US GAAP), while ensuring adherence to internal SOPs and financial governance frameworks.The role requires strong experience in structured accounting environments, multi-entity consolidation, and audit coordination.
Location : Kokapet, Hyderabad, Telangana.
About Us :
MEICON is a cutting-edge construction & Project management firm specializing in infrastructure development. Our multidisciplinary team brings strong expertise across civil and electrical engineering functions, including Estimation, Design, Planning & Scheduling, Project Management, Contracts, Quality, Operations, and Maintenance Management.
Skills and Responsibilities:
1. Project Accounting (Residential & Commercial Developments)- Maintain project-wise ledgers for multiple residential and commercial developments
- Track:
- Construction costs
- Developer fees
- Change orders
- Capital expenditures
- Soft costs & hard costs
- Monitor budget vs actual cost reporting
- Support revenue recognition for development and sale transactions
- Maintain WIP schedules and job cost reports
2. U.S. Financial Reporting & Compliance- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports under U.S. GAAP
- Support preparation of:
- Balance Sheet
- Income Statement
- Cash Flow Statements
- Project-level financial summaries
- Assist in loan covenant reporting and lender compliance packages
- Support tax accountants with documentation for federal and state filings
- Ensure documentation compliance as per internal SOP
3. Accounts Payable & Receivable Oversight- Review vendor invoices and subcontractor billing
- Ensure three-way matching (Contract – PO – Invoice)
- Track retainage and lien waivers
- Monitor receivables from property sales, leasing, or tenant improvements
- Reconcile intercompany transactions
4. Consolidation & Entity-Level Reporting- Assist in consolidation of multiple SPVs / LLCs under the developer’s structure
- Prepare intercompany reconciliations
- Maintain structured documentation for external audits
- Support year-end closing and audit schedules
5. SOP Implementation & Process Control- Implement and maintain accounting SOP for:
- Invoice processing
- Budget tracking
- Cost coding standards
- Document retention
- Approval workflows
- Ensure all financial documentation is audit-ready
- Develop financial dashboards and reporting templates
- Identify process improvement opportunities
6. Audit & Lender Coordination- Act as liaison for:
- External auditors
- Tax consultants
- Lenders
- Prepare audit schedules and respond to queries
- Ensure compliance with funding agreements and capital partner requirements
Required Qualifications- Chartered Accountant (CA) / CPA equivalent preferred
- 5+ years of experience in:
- Real estate accounting
- Construction accounting
- Statutory audit or project finance
- Strong understanding of:
- U.S. GAAP
- Revenue recognition
- Cost capitalization
- Multi-entity structures
- Experience with consolidation of financial statements
- Proficiency in MS Excel (advanced), ERP systems (SAP, Yardi, QuickBooks, etc.)
Preferred Experience- Experience supporting U.S.-based real estate developers
- Knowledge of:
- Construction draw processes
- Lender reporting
- Joint venture accounting
- Transfer pricing / intercompany allocations
- Experience working in remote, structured SOP-driven environments
Requirements and Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, or related discipline.
- 3–5 years of experience in construction project accounting and audit.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Detail-oriented with high compliance standards
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong communication skills for U.S.-based stakeholders
- Process-driven mindset
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