Director of Finance & Project Accounting Pittsburgh, PA

Job Description
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KTA-Tator Inc. (KTA) is a 100% employee-owned materials engineering firm internationally recognized as a leading expert in materials engineering corrosion protection and asset integrity. Five business units comprise the $50 million enterprise offering a broad range of coatings steel concrete fabrication and building envelope inspection evaluation and testing services in nearly every market and industry. KTA is a highly sought-after partner providing customer-driven innovation cutting-edge technology and world-class service delivery for the protection of our clients assets and the worlds infrastructure.

We are searching for an experienced finance leader to join our expanding team as the Director of Finance and Project Accounting. This position will provide leadership and oversight of KTAs project accounting processes project financial performance analysis and assist the Controller in improving the financial management systems and financial performance analysis for the company. You will play a key role in supporting a project-based professional services organization and will work closely with executive management operational leadership project managers and accounting staff to drive financial performance improve processes and support strategic decision-making.

This position is explicitly structured as a high-visibility stepping stone to a senior executive role (including CFO potential). You will not just manage numbers; you will influence strategic planning collaborate across the organization at all levels and build leadership skills required for C-suite advancement.
In twelve months you will know you are successful when you have:
Provided meaningful financial and project performance analysis to support strategic initiatives and business decisions;
Consistently monitored project performance including work-in-progress profitability and key financial trends;
Partnered with Business Unit leaders and Project Managers to improve financial understanding accountability and project results;
Lead initiatives to improve accounting and project accounting processes reporting automation and efficiency;
Optimized the use of NetSuite and other financial management tools to support reporting and decision-making including identifying opportunities to leverage emerging technology and AI to improve finance and accounting processes; and
Supported the prospect of merger and acquisition opportunities through financial analysis due diligence and evaluation.

This position will report to the CEO and work out of KTAs corporate headquarters in Pittsburgh (in Findlay Township near the Pittsburgh International Airport) with the opportunity for a hybrid remote work schedule once fully acclimated.

Position Requirements:
Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Business Administration or a related field.
8 years of progressive accounting and finance experience preferably within a project-based professional services consulting engineering construction or similar business environment.
CPA and/or MBA are a plus.
Experience with Oracle NetSuite Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System particularly project accounting functionality.
Strong experience with project accounting job costing and project financial analysis; working with multiple contract types including lump sum cost-plus and time-and-materials (T&M) arrangements.
Demonstrated ability to identify and implement process improvements automation and workflow efficiencies.
Strong analytical communication leadership and relationship-building skills.
Knowledge of various government cost accounting DCAA FAR etc. requirements and understanding of ESOPs and ERISA preferred.
KTA is a casual friendly workplace where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. We are proud to be a 100% employee-owned company voted a 2024 Top Workplace in Pittsburgh! KTA is a company run with family-inspired values and ethics where diverse perspectives experiences and capabilities are embraced and valued. The employees of KTA are dedicated to making each other the company and our clients successful. We believe that serving our clients as we want to be served results in long lasting business relationships. We are committed to helping you take your career to a new and exciting level. At KTA youll work learn from and become one of the best in the industry.

KTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability protected Veteran Status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law. KTA is a Standing Firm Company. Elzly Technology Corporation (Elzly) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of KTA-Tator Inc. (KTA).

Links:

KTAs Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement

Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal

The Family and Medical Leave Act

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

Notice of E-Verify Participation

E-Verify Right to Work

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Director