Alaska Area Accounting Manager

HDR•Anchorage, AK

18d

About The Position

At 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:' https://www.hdrinc.com/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. Primary Responsibilities We are looking for an Accounting Manager in our Anchorage, Alaska office. This position will report to the Alaska Area Manager. In addition to an individual that possesses analytical skills, this individual must also possess leadership and management skills necessary to effectively orchestrate accounting support activities for a variety of operational driven metrics. This position will be responsible for organizing and directing core accounting activities as well as partnering with the Area Manager with specialized duties as noted below. This includes, but is not limited to: Work directly with the Area Manager and Regional Leadership to monitor, on a monthly basis, the general ledger accounts; project budgets; invoicing; payables; receivables; collection comments and other related financial information Partner with the Area Manager to forecast growth scenarios for the Area, including by market sector, business group, and new opportunities Review and analyze detailed financial statements Perform specialized accounting functions and establish internal controls to ensure procedures and practices are in accordance with HDR policies, HDR accounting procedures and contractual client obligations Be an effective leader: manage, mentor, and train area accountants specific to project accounting and contractual client obligations. Ensure amendments and cost budgets are updated in our financial system in a timely manner, client invoicing is timely and accurate, and collections remain current Monthly meetings with Project Managers, Project Accountants, or similar to review Physical Percent Complete and Cost to Complete exercises of projects, and advise management on financial performance, when warranted Audit compliance with contractual requirements, which may include invoicing and reporting format, and financial quality control Prepare monthly invoices for select clients Manage processing, payment and reconciliations of A/P on area overhead costs Liaise with Internal and Quality Audit staff Communicate and correspond directly with clients with respect to invoicing, receivables, and project related reporting as needed Respond to project-financial requests from Area Manager and Regional Leadership as needed Attend and participate in Project/Business Reviews Coordinate meetings with Area Manager and Business Group Leaders during annual budgeting process and compile budget template materials Work with Regional Accounting Director and team to enhance quality and consistency across Areas and build best practices Maintain the Rolling Forecast spreadsheet for Earning and Booking projections on a monthly basis, as well as monthly forecasting Ensure timesheets are following timekeeping policies against corporate reporting metrics Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a closely related field or combination of education and relevant experience
A minimum of 5 years of experience; an advanced degree may offset years of experience
Proficiency with MS Office including Word and Outlook
Excellent verbal and written communication 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
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
Commitment to clear and timely communication, critical thinking, and growth mindset
Solid understanding of accounting principles, preferably with project accounting experience in A/E industry

Responsibilities

Work directly with the Area Manager and Regional Leadership to monitor, on a monthly basis, the general ledger accounts; project budgets; invoicing; payables; receivables; collection comments and other related financial information
Partner with the Area Manager to forecast growth scenarios for the Area, including by market sector, business group, and new opportunities
Review and analyze detailed financial statements
Perform specialized accounting functions and establish internal controls to ensure procedures and practices are in accordance with HDR policies, HDR accounting procedures and contractual client obligations
Be an effective leader: manage, mentor, and train area accountants specific to project accounting and contractual client obligations. Ensure amendments and cost budgets are updated in our financial system in a timely manner, client invoicing is timely and accurate, and collections remain current
Monthly meetings with Project Managers, Project Accountants, or similar to review Physical Percent Complete and Cost to Complete exercises of projects, and advise management on financial performance, when warranted
Audit compliance with contractual requirements, which may include invoicing and reporting format, and financial quality control
Prepare monthly invoices for select clients
Manage processing, payment and reconciliations of A/P on area overhead costs
Liaise with Internal and Quality Audit staff
Communicate and correspond directly with clients with respect to invoicing, receivables, and project related reporting as needed
Respond to project-financial requests from Area Manager and Regional Leadership as needed
Attend and participate in Project/Business Reviews
Coordinate meetings with Area Manager and Business Group Leaders during annual budgeting process and compile budget template materials
Work with Regional Accounting Director and team to enhance quality and consistency across Areas and build best practices
Maintain the Rolling Forecast spreadsheet for Earning and Booking projections on a monthly basis, as well as monthly forecasting
Ensure timesheets are following timekeeping policies against corporate reporting metrics
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information