Director, Project Accounting: Lead 10–15 Accountants

Farnsworth Group, Inc.; Waukee (IA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with 100% Company Match

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts

Paid Time Off

Hybrid Work Program

Job summary

Farnsworth Group, Inc. is looking for a Director of Project Accounting in Waukee, IA. This senior role involves managing the project accounting operations for the firm’s architecture, engineering, and survey practice groups, overseeing a team of 10–15 Project Accountants.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in AEC project accounting and will handle responsibilities ranging from project setup and invoicing to financial reporting and compliance. A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is essential, with strong skills in Deltek VantagePoint and project management.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of project accounting experience.
• 3–5 years of supervisory experience.
• Expert in all phases of AEC project accounting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project accounting operations across various practice groups.
• Lead and develop a team of project accountants.
• Manage the invoicing cycle and accounts receivable.

Skills

Project management

Financial reporting

Team leadership

Deltek VantagePoint/Vision

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Job description

Farnsworth Group, Inc. is looking for a Director of Project Accounting in Waukee, IA. This senior role involves managing the project accounting operations for the firm’s architecture, engineering, and survey practice groups, overseeing a team of 10–15 Project Accountants.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in AEC project accounting and will handle responsibilities ranging from project setup and invoicing to financial reporting and compliance. A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is essential, with strong skills in Deltek VantagePoint and project management.