Director - Corporate Accounting

Skanska USA•Arlington, VA

About The Position

The Director of Corporate Accounting leads accounting, financial reporting, controls, compliance, and audit requirements for CDUS. The role requires extensive knowledge of IFRS and the Skanska Accounting Manual (SAM), and responsibility for ensuring that CDUS accounting complies with these standards. As an integral member of the CDUS Finance and Accounting Team, the Director serves as a key advisor to the CFO and business leadership, with visibility across the business and an opportunity to influence accounting practices, systems, controls, and financial decision-making. The position partners with the CFO and teams across the organization on accounting matters, reporting, risk management, process improvements, and business execution. It leads and develops the Accounting team, oversees close and reporting activities, maintains effective controls and systems, and coordinates treasury, banking, audit, tax, and lease-accounting responsibilities. The role requires a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field and at least 10 years of progressively responsible accounting experience, including experience leading an accounting function or team. CPA or an equivalent professional accounting qualification is preferred. Applicants who now or in the future require employment sponsorship from the company are not being considered.

Requirements

Extensive experience in financial reporting, general ledger accounting, and internal controls.
Strong knowledge of IFRS and experience interpreting and applying accounting policies to complex transactions.
Demonstrated experience with project, joint venture, lease, residential, office, or property management accounting.
Experience leading month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close, consolidation, external audit, and tax coordination activities.
Demonstrated people-leadership experience, including coaching, performance management, and employee development.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and well-developed leadership, collaboration, and stakeholder-management capabilities.
A solution-oriented mindset and ability to balance business needs, accounting requirements, and control discipline.
Hands-on experience with enterprise accounting and consolidation systems.
Ability to function independently and as part of a team, maintain discretion and confidentiality, and manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
General understanding of real estate development economics and market drivers.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
At least 10 years of progressively responsible accounting experience, including experience leading an accounting function or team.
Applicants must not now or in the future require employment sponsorship by the company.

Nice To Haves

Experience in real estate development or another asset-intensive industry.
JDE and HFM experience.
Construction experience.
Previous experience within the Skanska Group.
CPA or equivalent professional accounting qualification.

Responsibilities

Partner with the CFO on accounting, financial reporting, controls, risk management, and other matters supporting effective business execution.
Provide accounting guidance on complex or non-routine transactions, including projects, joint ventures, leases, financing arrangements, and property operations.
Build relationships across the organization and with external partners to support business and accounting needs.
Lead and develop the Accounting team through goal setting, coaching, performance management, succession planning, and professional development.
Oversee team priorities, workload, and workflows to ensure timely, accurate reporting and continually improve accounting processes and controls.
Partner with the CFO to develop and implement accounting procedures, controls, systems, and reporting processes, including business training and adoption.
Monitor changes in accounting guidance, assess business impacts, and lead updates to related policies, procedures, and practices.
Collaborate across Skanska functions and business units, using internal and external resources to resolve accounting matters and support evolving business needs.
Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close and financial reporting across corporate, project, property, joint venture, and lease activity.
Oversee accounting analyses, reconciliations, adjustments, disclosures, and reporting submissions, addressing matters identified through project, property, and asset reviews.
Partner with Financial Planning & Analysis to align actual results, forecasts, project reporting, and Group reporting requirements.
Ensure accounting activities comply with applicable accounting standards, company policies, governance requirements, and internal controls.
Maintain financial systems, reporting structures, access controls, and accounting processes that support accurate and reliable financial information.
Oversee key financial control activities, including reconciliations, intercompany activity, expense reviews, and significant accounting transactions.
Oversee treasury and banking activities, including wire approvals, bank account administration, funding requirements, and accounting for loans and interest.
Partner with Cash Management, Shared Services, Accounts Payable, and other teams to resolve payment, banking, and accounting matters and maintain efficient processes.
Lead the annual external audit and support internal audits and control reviews, coordinating documentation, responses, and timely resolution of findings.
Partner with Tax on quarterly provisions, forecasts, apportionment, and other tax-related reporting requirements.
Oversee lease accounting and related reporting and disclosures in accordance with applicable accounting standards.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
Health Savings Account and commuter benefits.
Company-provided short- and long-term disability coverage.
Group life and AD&D insurance.
Voluntary whole and term life, accident, critical illness, and supplemental LTD coverage.
Subsidized family care benefit and Employee Assistance Program.
401(k) retirement accounts with company match or annual contribution.
Employee Stock Option Program and bonus plans.
Three weeks of accrued vacation.
Ten paid holidays and two personal days annually.
Paid sick leave.
Paid military and parental leave programs, jury leave, and bereavement leave.
Competitive base salary.