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Company Overview

Orchestra is a CFO-led construction advisory firm focused on providing financial management, accounting systems, and strategic finance support for builders, contractors, and developers.

The firm specializes in modernizing financial operations for construction businesses through stronger controls, scalable accounting systems, and construction-focused financial advisory services.

Role Overview

Orchestra is seeking a Construction Accounting Associate to support and eventually grow into a Fractional Controller and long-term finance leadership track.

The role is structured as a career progression opportunity:

• Fractional Controller support initially
• Full-time Controller pathway
• Long-term potential toward Fractional CFO responsibilities

This is a highly hands-on finance and accounting operations role focused on construction bookkeeping, project accounting, billing workflows, and financial process ownership within construction environments.

Key Responsibilities

Construction Accounting Operations

Own bookkeeping and accounting workflows for construction industry clients.

Maintain accurate financial records, reconciliations, reporting, and project accounting documentation.

Support financial controls and accounting process standardization.

AIA Billing and Project Financial Management

Manage AIA billing processes including:

• G702/G703 documentation
• Schedule of Values (SOV)
• Retainage tracking

Support construction draw management and project-related financial reporting.

Financial Systems and Process Support

Work across multiple accounting systems and financial platforms.

Support implementation and optimization of accounting workflows and reporting structures.

Coordinate financial information between project operations and accounting functions.

Leadership Development and Growth

Partner closely with senior finance leadership and receive mentorship toward Controller and CFO-level responsibilities.

Contribute to scalable finance infrastructure as the firm grows.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Strong construction accounting experience.

Hands-on familiarity with AIA billing workflows and construction financial processes.

Experience across multiple accounting systems and platforms.

Ability to independently manage bookkeeping and accounting responsibilities.

Strong attention to detail and ownership mentality.

Interest in long-term finance leadership development.

Preferred Experience

• Procore experience
• Construction ERP familiarity
• NY/NJ-based candidates preferred

Position Details

• Fully remote
• 1099 contractor structure
• Starts part-time with growth potential into expanded leadership responsibilities

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