Lead Business Group Accountant

DescriptionAt 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. We believe electricity powers modern life. As part of our Power sector, you’ll help shape how electricity is generated, transmitted and delivered as global energy demands grow. From massive data centers to modernizing transmission systems, our industry-recognized engineers and scientists have been at the forefront of grid transformation for more than a century. You’ll work side-by-side with these experts and contribute to reliable, resilient and sustainable power systems, helping communities thrive and industries expand. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to drive infrastructure forward, power innovation and leave your mark on our energy future.In the role of Resources Business Group Accountant, we'll count on you to: Provide detailed analysis and reporting on project, program, or business unit status within an established system of project controlsBe responsible for analysis, developing and reporting associated with various project controls job duties, such as project baseline, work package agreements, cost control, cost estimation, earned value management (EVM), projections, variance analysis, schedules, project/program/portfolio integration or technical project reviewsBe responsible for using knowledge and experience in project controls, support the technical project management team in project management activitiesServe as the centralized point of contact to internal and external businessTeam with technical staff, project leads and managers to make recommendations to influence key decision-makers within the scope of project (work breakdown structure, schedule, and budget/cost and re-forecasting projects)Utilize information management, access controls management, program integration and communications and risk management evaluation to support project teamsAssist with customer interactions, including arranging and documenting periodic reviews and tracking project management deliverables and presenting project management status to external or internal customersAnalyze, prepare, validate and maintain cost estimates, detailed baseline budgets, work package agreements, and monthly cost variance reportsUtilize earned value management techniques or other management techniques to understand relationships between planned work, executed work, and actual costsWork with technical leads and/or project managers to ensure that risks and opportunities are integrated with schedule and budget and that services of the proper quality are obtained when needed by the project, according to the project scheduleSupervise project accountants as requiredSubcontractor financial management as needed (Sub budgets, PO’s, manage Sub payment terms per HDR policy)Leader in preparation and evaluation of monthly Revenue Recognition for the business unitParticipate in monthly forecasting and annual planning & budgeting activitiesCoordinate with Corporate Payroll teams and assigned Project Accountants to ensure company is in compliance with state prevailing wage requirements as applicableLead the financial review of client proposals and the contract initiation (CIF) process Other duties and ad hoc reporting for the business unit as needed. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in AccountingQualificationsRequired Qualifications Associate degree in a closely related field or combination of education and relevant experience A minimum of 10 years of experience; an advanced degree may offset years of experience Understands the scope of work to sufficiently build and status schedules, cost plans, spend plans, within a variety of project controls tools Excellent verbal and written communication skills 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 Proficiency with MS Office including Word and Outlook An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must What We BelieveHDR 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 CommitmentAs 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.Job Field: PowerSchedule: Full-timeEmployee Status: Regular