Strategic Project Accounting Leader

HDR; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee accounting functions for multiple offices in a defined region. You will establish internal controls, coordinate department budgets, and manage invoicing, payables and receivables in line with policies and contractual obligations.

In this role you’ll work with Area Operations Managers, Department Managers and the Regional Controller to monitor ledgers and project budgets, audit contractual compliance, review financial statements, and advise

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a closely related field.
• Minimum 5 years of accounting experience; advanced degree may offset experience.
• Proficiency with MS Office including Word and Outlook.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize, multitask and collaborate with managers in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated, well-organized and detail-oriented.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Commitment to employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Bachelor’s degree in a closely related field

Tools

MS Office (Word Outlook)

Job description

HDR is seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee accounting functions for multiple offices in a defined region. You will establish internal controls, coordinate department budgets, and manage invoicing, payables and receivables in line with policies and contractual obligations.

In this role you’ll work with Area Operations Managers, Department Managers and the Regional Controller to monitor ledgers and project budgets, audit contractual compliance, review financial statements, and advise