Accounting Manager

HDR•Folsom, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Accounting Manager supports the Northern California Water Business Group by advising management on financial performance, analyzing financial results and trends, and supporting forecasting and annual budgeting. The role supervises and develops Project Accountants and Accounting Leads, performs project cost accounting, and helps ensure accounting processes comply with company policies, procedures, contractual obligations, and audit requirements. The position partners with business and project leadership on financial reporting, forecasts, revenue recognition, project reviews, budgets, invoicing, and project reporting. It also supports project managers with financial information and maintains accurate contract, amendment, and cost-budget records in the financial system. This is an in-office position.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a closely related field or a combination of education and relevant experience.
A minimum of 5 years of experience; an advanced degree may offset years of experience.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word and Outlook.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including grammar, punctuation, proofreading, spelling, and telephone skills.
Flexibility and ability to prioritize, 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.
Commitment to actively participating in the employee-owned culture.
Solid understanding of accounting principles.
Leadership and management skills to coordinate accounting support activities for a variety of operational processes and initiatives.
Professional maturity and ability to communicate and collaborate with people at all organizational levels and appropriately handle confidential and sensitive information.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
At least 8 years of experience; 15 or more years is preferred, and an advanced degree may offset years of experience.
Project accounting experience in the Architectural/Engineering industry.
A customer-service-oriented demeanor and approach, with a commitment to creating a respectful and effective work environment.

Responsibilities

Advise management on the financial performance of the Northern California Water Business Group and its projects, explaining financial results, metrics, KPIs, and trends to Area Leadership.
Partner with the Business Group Manager and Business Development Manager on monthly forecasting, annual budgeting, ad hoc analysis, and reporting.
Supervise, mentor, and train Project Accountants and Accounting Leads on area and project accounting obligations.
Perform specialized accounting functions and establish internal controls consistent with company policies, accounting procedures, and contractual obligations.
Review and analyze financial statements, forecasts, and revenue recognition, and participate in monthly project reviews and revenue recognition meetings.
Ensure audit compliance with contractual, financial, and accounting requirements, including invoicing and reporting formats, cost accounting, and financial quality control.
Make staffing recommendations and participate in hiring and training.
Lead Project Accountants in working with project managers to review project costs and proactively manage project budgets.
Support Project Managers with project and group budgets, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and related financial information.
Ensure contracts, amendments, and cost budgets are accurately and promptly updated in the financial system.
Communicate with clients about invoicing and project reporting as needed.
Perform hands-on project cost accounting to support workflow management for the Water Business Group accounting team.
Analyze the project cost system and research and correct accounting problems or issues.
Perform other duties as needed.