Area Accounting Manager: Project & Financial Leadership

HDR; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead multi-office accounting functions and project accounting, ensuring accuracy and internal controls across business groups. You will work closely with area leadership to monitor budgets, invoicing, and reporting, while mentoring accounting staff and contributing to audits.

The role emphasizes on-site collaboration and requires a strong background in accounting principles, with preference for project accounting within the architectural/engineering sector.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a closely related field or combination of education and relevant experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience; an advanced degree may offset years of experience.
• Proficiency with MS Office including Word and Outlook.
• Excellent verbal and written communication including grammar, punctuation, proofreading, spelling and telephone skills.
• Flexibility and ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and collaborate with various managers in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated, well-organized and detail-oriented.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles; project accounting experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounting functions for multiple offices and Business Groups in the managed Area, including project accounting duties.
• Establish internal controls for accounting procedures and practices in line with policies and contracts.
• Coordinate department and project accounting systems and budgets with Area Accounting and Business Group Leaders.
• Audit compliance with contractual, financial and accounting requirements including invoicing and reporting formats.
• Advise management on financial performance, metrics, KPIs and trends.
• Supervise and mentor Project Accountants, GL Accountants and Accounting Leads.
• Make staffing recommendations and participate in hiring/training.
• Participate in monthly business reviews for all Business Groups.
• Support Project Managers with monitoring budgets, AP/AR, and reporting; ensure contracts and budgets are updated.
• Ensure timesheets follow policies and corp reporting metrics.
• Prepare and coordinate internal/external audits.
• Review and analyze financial statements/forecasts and revenue recognition.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Advanced degree may offset years of experience

Tools

MS Office (Word, Outlook)

Job description

HDR is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead multi-office accounting functions and project accounting, ensuring accuracy and internal controls across business groups. You will work closely with area leadership to monitor budgets, invoicing, and reporting, while mentoring accounting staff and contributing to audits.

The role emphasizes on-site collaboration and requires a strong background in accounting principles, with preference for project accounting within the architectural/engineering sector.