Regional Accounting Manager, Projects & Budgets

HDR; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee accounting across multiple offices and business groups, implementing internal controls and ensuring accurate project accounting and reporting. You will work with Area Accounting, Operations, and business group leaders to coordinate budgets, monitor invoices, AR/AP, and contract changes, and supervise project accountants and accounting staff.

As an employee-owned company, HDR values inclusion and professional growth, with a primary location in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a closely related field or combination of education and relevant experience.
• 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 and proofreading.
• Ability to handle confidential information and work with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting functions for multiple offices and business groups, incl. project accounting duties.
• Establish internal controls for procedures and contractual obligations.
• Coordinate with Area Accounting, Operations, and Business Group Leads on budgets and systems.
• Audit compliance, invoicing, cost accounting, and financial quality control.
• Advise management on financial performance, trends, and KPIs across groups and projects.
• Supervise and mentor Project Accountants, GL Accountants, and Accounting Leads.
• Participate in hiring, staffing, and monthly business reviews (virtual or in-person).
• Support PMs with budgets, AP/AR, contracts, and reporting; ensure timely updates.
• Ensure timesheets comply with policies and corporate metrics; prepare audits.
• Review financial statements/forecasts and revenue recognition; perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Detail oriented

Multitasking

Confidential info handling

Team collaboration

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Advanced degree an offset to experience

Tools

MS Office (Word, Outlook)

Job description

HDR is seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee accounting across multiple offices and business groups, implementing internal controls and ensuring accurate project accounting and reporting. You will work with Area Accounting, Operations, and business group leaders to coordinate budgets, monitor invoices, AR/AP, and contract changes, and supervise project accountants and accounting staff.

As an employee-owned company, HDR values inclusion and professional growth, with a primary location in