Senior Project Accountant - Program Controls & Forecasting

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking an experienced Resources Business Group Accountant in Irvine to deliver detailed financial analysis and reporting on projects and business units. You will support technical project management activities and act as a liaison for clients and stakeholders.

You will create and maintain baseline budgets, cost estimates, and EVM reports, while monitoring cost variance and schedule stability. The role includes risk management, subcontractor financial management, and revenue recognition,

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a closely related field or combination of education and relevant experience.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience; an advanced degree may offset years of experience.
• Proficient in building and maintaining project schedules, cost plans, and spend plans using various project controls tools.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including grammar, punctuation, proofreading, spelling, and telephone etiquette.
• Strong prioritization, multitasking, and collaboration skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated, well-organized, and detail-oriented.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word and Outlook).
• Commitment to actively participate in an employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Provide detailed analysis and reporting on project, program, or business unit status within an established system of project controls.
• Create and maintain project baseline budgets, work package agreements, cost estimates, and earned value management (EVM) reports.
• Analyze and monitor cost variance, schedule stability, and contractual compliance.
• Support risk and opportunity management by integrating financial data with project schedules and budgets.
• Represent the organization in project reviews and technical assessments.
• Coordinate project accounting functions, including subcontractor financial management and revenue recognition.
• Assist with client proposal reviews and the contract initiation process.
• Prepare and maintain monthly forecasts, cost bills, and ad-hoc financial reports.
• Supervise project accountants as required.
• Collaborate with Corporate Payroll to ensure compliance with prevailing wage requirements.
• Participate in annual budgeting and financial planning activities for the business unit.
• Perform other duties and ad-hoc reporting as needed.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Prioritization

Multitasking

MS Office

Confidential information handling

Education

Associate degree in related field

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Job description

HDR is seeking an experienced Resources Business Group Accountant in Irvine to deliver detailed financial analysis and reporting on projects and business units. You will support technical project management activities and act as a liaison for clients and stakeholders.

You will create and maintain baseline budgets, cost estimates, and EVM reports, while monitoring cost variance and schedule stability. The role includes risk management, subcontractor financial management, and revenue recognition,