Responsibilities

• Manage the financial administration of assigned projects from project setup through project closeout.
• Monitor project budgets, costs, labor utilization, profitability, and revenue performance to ensure financial objectives are achieved.
• Prepare and review client invoices in accordance with contract terms and company policies.
• Perform project revenue recognition and work-in-progress (WIP) analysis in accordance with applicable accounting standards and company policies.
• Review project transactions for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with contractual and financial requirements.
• Partner closely with Project Managers, Operations leadership, and Business Unit leaders to provide financial guidance and project performance insights.
• Support project forecasting, backlog analysis, budgeting, and financial planning activities.
• Participate in project review meetings and provide recommendations related to project profitability, financial risks, and performance improvement opportunities.
• Monitor project funding, contract modifications, billing status, and accounts receivable collections.
• Prepare project financial reports, analyses, and dashboards for management review.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including project-related journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Assist with external audits and ensure project documentation is maintained in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve project accounting processes, reporting capabilities, and system efficiencies.
• Maintain the integrity of project financial data within Deltek Vantagepoint (VP) and related financial systems.
• Collaborate with Finance leadership on initiatives that support organizational growth and scalability.
• Assist in mentoring and developing future project accounting staff as the accounting organization expands.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field required.
• Minimum of 5 years of project accounting, job cost accounting, or related accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of project accounting principles, job cost accounting, revenue recognition, project forecasting, and contract compliance.
• Experience supporting project-based organizations in engineering, consulting, construction, government contracting, or professional services environments preferred.
• Experience with Deltek Vantagepoint strongly preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively partner with operational and financial leadership.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.

• Experience in Architecture, Engineering, Construction (AEC), professional services, or government contracting environments.
• Experience with work-in-progress (WIP) reporting, project forecasting, and project performance analysis.
• Knowledge of government contracting requirements and compliance regulations is a plus.
• Prior experience mentoring, training, or developing accounting staff.
• CPA, CMA, or progress toward professional certification preferred.

Benefits