Project Accounting Manager

Overview

• Lead and manage a team of accounting professionals to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with GAAP standards.
• Oversee project accounting operations, including revenue, profit, cash flow, and risk management.
• Collaborate with leadership to provide insights into financial performance and strategic planning.
• Drive process improvements and efficiency within project accounting systems and workflows.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and recommend enhancements to policies and procedures.
• Support audit processes by compiling and analyzing necessary financial data.
• Train and mentor team members, fostering professional growth and development.
• Contribute to the overall success of the accounting department through proactive workload management.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Prepare, analyze, and maintain project-related financial reports to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Monitor and report on business unit financials, including revenue, profit, and cash flow.
• Assess and improve systems and manual processes related to project accounting operations.
• Communicate and enforce accounting policies and procedures across the organization.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external audits.
• Identify and mitigate potential financial risks in collaboration with leadership.
• Manage departmental workload and capacity to optimize staff utilization effectively.
• Provide training and support to accounting associates and senior associates.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business with strong accounting experience preferred.
• Five to eight years of accounting experience, ideally within project accounting.
• Proficiency in JD Edwards or comparable ERP solutions and analytical tools.
• Knowledge of GAAP principles and cost control methodologies.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities to guide team members effectively.
• Excellent communication skills, including public speaking and presentation capabilities.
• Ability to influence change and improve departmental efficiency and morale.
• Capability to manage projects from conceptualization to implementation successfully.