Manager, Project Accounting

Andrews & Cole, LLC; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in Virginia is seeking a Manager of Project Accounting. This role involves leading a team to ensure accurate financial reporting in line with GAAP and managing the project accounting processes. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting and 5-8 years of relevant experience. The Manager will also train staff and handle communication with auditors, ensuring financial health and compliance within the department.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of accounting experience.
• Strong accounting experience preferred.
• Experience with internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accurate reporting of financial results.
• Prepare and maintain project-related financial reports.
• Train and support accounting associate and senior associate staff.

Skills

Project management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team leadership

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or Business

Tools

JD Edwards

Business Intelligence tools

Job description

The Manager of Project Accounting will lead a team of Associates and Senior Associates responsible for business unit financials. This individual will report to the Director of Project Accounting and is responsible for reporting revenue and profit, forecasting, cash flow and risk, as well as the overall health of the project accounting teams.

Responsibilities

• Accurate reporting of financial results in accordance with GAAP and controls including revenue, profit and cash flow
• Prepare, distribute and maintain project‑related financial reports
• Compile, analyze, and report data at the business unit level
• Continually assess and improve systems and manual processes related to project accounting
• Recommend changes and additions to policies / processes as needed
• Communicate, model and enforce project accounting and company policies and procedures
• Serve as lead POC for internal audit; compile information for internal and external auditors, as required
• Communicate any potential risk to the Director and above
• Manage a forward‑thinking view of departmental workload, capable of driving optimum staff utilization and make staffing recommendations accordingly
• Train and support accounting associate & senior associate staff
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or Business with strong accounting experience is preferred.
• Five (5) to eight (8) years of accounting experience
• Experience with JD Edwards or other comparable ERP solution including analytical tools (BI)
• Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Knowledge of internal controls (and their purpose)

• Demonstrated ability to manage projects from concept to implementation

• Good verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present and speak in public
• Ability to lead and mentor team members
• Ability to influence change, efficiency and morale among team members
• Ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships with others
• Ability to lift boxes weighing up to 30 pounds