Manager, Financial Planning & Project Accounting

trilongroup; Freeport (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Fehr Graham in Freeport, IL is seeking a Financial Planning and Project Accounting Manager to lead our project accounting and financial analysis team. You will drive forecasting accuracy and help project managers interpret financial results to improve profitability.

This hands-on leadership role emphasizes building better reporting tools and partnering with operations and the CFO to deliver actionable financial insights that influence daily decisions and long-term planning.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a financial planning or project accounting team.
• Strong ability to analyze project data and forecast financial outcomes.
• Proven track record in improving reporting processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the project accounting and financial analysis team.
• Improve reporting and provide financial insight for project managers and leaders.
• Develop financial tools and reporting used across the organization.

Skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Project accounting

Job description

Financial Planning and Project Accounting Manager

Turn project data into better business decisions. Fehr Graham is looking for a Financial Planning and Project Accounting Manager who can see beyond the numbers. You’ll lead our project accounting and financial analysis team, strengthen how we plan and forecast, and help project managers and operational leaders understand what the numbers mean for their work.

This is a hands on leadership role for someone who enjoys digging into project performance, improving how information is reported and giving people the financial insight they need to make better decisions.

What’s in it for you?

You’ll have the opportunity to shape how financial information supports a growing professional services firm. You won’t be sitting on the sidelines producing reports – you’ll work directly with project managers, operational leaders and the Chief Financial Officer to improve project profitability, forecasting and business performance.

You’ll also lead and develop a team, improve processes, and help build financial tools and reporting that people can actually use.

Where you’ll work

This position is based in our Freeport, Illinois, office. At Fehr Graham, relationships matter – with our clients and with each other. We work hard, support one another and make room for some fun along the way. “Have Fun” is one of our Core Values, and you’ll see that in everything from team celebrations to office outings. We also want our people to keep growing. You’ll join a team that values professional development, collaboration and the opportunity to make an impact.

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