Manager, Project Accounting
$178.78kCDM Smith
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Job Description
CDM Smith is seeking a Manager, Project Accounting, to lead and oversee the project accounting function for an assigned geographic region or business unit. This role is responsible for ensuring the accurate financial administration of projects, including revenue recognition, project financial reporting, compliance, and operational support. The Manager will lead and develop a team of project accounting professionals while partnering closely with project managers, operational leaders, Trinnex leadership, finance teams, and other stakeholders to drive financial performance, process efficiency, and continuous improvement through automation and technology-enabled solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Lead, coach, and develop a team of Project Accounting professionals, including workload management, performance feedback, employee development, and resource planning.
Manage project accounting activities for projects of varying size and complexity, ensuring the accurate review and verification of project revenues, unbilled balances, revenue adjustments, and related financial transactions.
Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities while ensuring compliance with GAAP, company accounting policies, internal controls, and financial reporting requirements.
Partner with project managers, operations leaders, Trinnex leadership, Finance Systems, IT, and other stakeholders to improve project financial performance, reporting accuracy, billing support, and revenue recognition processes.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on process standardization, automation, workflow optimization, performance metrics, and AI-enabled solutions to improve efficiency, scalability, and service delivery.
Develop and maintain project accounting procedures and documentation, support audits and compliance initiatives, and identify opportunities to mitigate financial and operational risks.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
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Skills & Abilities
Advanced knowledge of project accounting principles, practices, and revenue recognition concepts.
Advanced proficiency with enterprise financial systems (such as Oracle) and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
Demonstrated experience leading, supervising, coaching, and developing accounting or financial operations teams.
Experience managing workloads, allocating resources, and driving team performance in a deadline-driven environment.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively partner with stakeholders across the organization.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree.
8 years of related experience.
Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands. Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience leading project accounting teams within an engineering, consulting, professional services, or project-based organization.
People leadership experience, including performance management, employee development, and succession planning.
Experience driving process improvement, automation, and operational excellence initiatives.
Experience supporting complex project portfolios and partnering with business leaders to improve financial performance.
Amount of Travel Required
10% or less
EEO Statement
We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Background Check and Drug Testing Information
CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as "CDM Smith") reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing.
Massachusetts Applicants
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Additional Pay Range Information
CDM Smith is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. This pay range is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels for the geographic location assigned to the position. In addition to geographic location, a candidate's salary is determined by several other factors including, but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, relevant work experience, skills, required certifications, and education/training.
Additional Compensation
All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.
Visa Sponsorship Available
No-We will not support sponsorship in the United States, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position
Agency Disclaimer
All vendors must have a signed CDM Smith Placement Agreement from the CDM Smith Talent Acquisition Manager to receive payment for your placement. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of the CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries staff will not be considered binding terms. All unsolicited resumes sent to CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries and any resume submitted to any employee outside of CDM Smith Talent Acquisition Team will be considered property of CDM Smith. CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries will not be held liable to pay a placement fee.
Pay Range Max
USD $178,776.00
Pay Range Min
USD $102,170.00
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