Project Accounting Manager

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking an Area Accounting Manager to lead accounting for multiple offices in a designated region. You will implement internal controls, manage the general ledger, budgets, invoicing, payables and receivables, and ensure contract compliance.

You will collaborate with area operations managers and regional controllers, review financial statements, supervise staff, and advise on financial performance. A Bachelor's in accounting and 5+ years’ experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a closely related field or combination of education and relevant experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience; 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.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for accounting functions for multiple offices in a specified region.
• Establish internal controls for procedures and practices in accordance with company policies and contractual obligations.
• Coordinate department and project accounting systems to monitor general ledger accounts, budgets, invoicing, payables and receivables.
• Audit compliance with contractual requirements including invoicing and reporting formats and net fee projections.
• Review and analyze financial statements and coordinate annual departmental budgets.
• Advise management on financial performance of departments and projects.
• Supervise department accountants and project controllers handling time/expense reports and project coding.
• Provide staffing recommendations and interact with vendors and clients as needed.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Collaboration across managers

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

MS Office Suite (Word, Outlook)

Job description

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Watch Our Story: https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

In the role of Area Accounting Manager, we'll count on you to:

• Be responsible for accounting functions for multiple offices in a specified region
• Perform specialized accounting functions and establish internal controls for procedures and practices in accordance with company policies, accounting procedures and contractual obligations
• Work directly with Area Operations Manager, Department Managers and Regional Controller to manage and coordinate department and project accounting systems to monitor department general ledger accounts, project budgets, invoicing, payables, receivables and other related financial information
• Audit compliance with contractual requirements, which may include invoicing and reporting format, net fee projections and financial quality control
• Review and analyze financial statements
• Coordinate and review annual departmental budgets
• Advise management on financial performance of departments and projects
• Supervise the activity of department accountants for the collection of employee time and expense reports and verification of project numbers, resource codes, and receipts
• Supervise the activity of department accountants and project controllers specific to project accounting and contractual obligations
• Make staffing recommendations to management
• Select and/or deal directly with vendors related to department operations as needed
• Communicate and correspond directly with clients with respect to invoicing, receivables and project reporting as needed
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a closely related field or combination of education and relevant experience
• A 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

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Primary Location

United States-Texas-Houston

Industry

Accounting

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

BusinessClass : Project Controls

Job Posting

Sep 2, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an affirmative action and Equal Opportunity Employe r.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.