Director, Project Accounting & Financial Strategy

Aventia; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development support

Job summary

Aventia in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking a Director of Project Accounting to lead all project financial operations, including setup, budgeting, forecasting, invoicing, reporting, and closeout. You will drive GAAP-compliant revenue recognition and contract accounting across multiple projects and offices.

Collaborating with PMs, Finance, and Operations leadership, you will develop policies, mentor the team, and roadmap automation to improve profitability and cash flow.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive project accounting experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Experience in A/E, consulting, or professional services project accounting.
• Strong command of revenue recognition, contract accounting, and WIP management.
• Experience with ERP systems (Deltek Vision/Vantagepoint preferred).
• Proven ability to lead, develop, and scale a high-performing team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project accounting setup, budgeting, forecasting, billing, and close-out processes.
• Monitor project profitability, backlog, and cash flow; identify risks and recommend corrective actions.
• Review and approve complex contract terms, change orders, and billing arrangements.
• Ensure timely and accurate invoicing in compliance with contract requirements (T&M, lump sum, cost-plus, etc.).
• Oversee estimates-at-completion (EAC) processes and project forecasting to ensure accurate assessment of project financial performance.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Communication

Collaboration

Deadline-driven

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA or MBA (preferred)

Tools

Deltek Vision/Vantagepoint

Job description

Aventia in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking a Director of Project Accounting to lead all project financial operations, including setup, budgeting, forecasting, invoicing, reporting, and closeout. You will drive GAAP-compliant revenue recognition and contract accounting across multiple projects and offices.

Collaborating with PMs, Finance, and Operations leadership, you will develop policies, mentor the team, and roadmap automation to improve profitability and cash flow.