Area Accounting Manager

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: ' ' 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. 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr HDR, Inc.