Manager, Project Accounting

NuScale Power, LLC • Houston, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Lead the Project Accounting function for NuScale, working closely with project teams and the corporate accounting organization. Coordinate across multiple organizational stakeholders to ensure that processes, tools, and reporting maintain compliance and meet corporate and project needs. Provide project accounting expertise to support proposals, project setup, invoicing, change management, performance reporting, and corporate forecasting.

Requirements

• B.S. degree in Accounting and Certified Public Accountant designation required.
• Minimum 15 years of project accounting experience.
• 5 or more years in a leadership role managing a project controls/project accounting organization.
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of the functions of Oracle ERP/EPM.
• Demonstrated proficiency of accounting practices in a multi-project, multi-company environment adhering to SOX.
• Demonstrated proficiency identifying and driving process improvement initiatives.
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of US GAAP and FAR Part 31.
• Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to analyze operational results and produce work with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams.
• Eligible to work under Department of Energy 10 CFR Part 810.

Nice To Haves

• Commitment to the understanding and implementation of quality assurance regulations, standards, and guidelines of 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, 10 CFR 21, and NQA-1.

Responsibilities

• Lead the project accounting function, providing subject matter expertise, process ownership, and continuous improvement for project accounting and cost reporting processes, ensuring compliance with internal controls and government account standards (SOX, external regulations).
• Coordinate with finance, accounting, project managers, project controls, human resources, and supply-chain stakeholders to integrate project accounting processes and internal controls with Oracle functionalities for project/contract setup, time collection, cost allocation, invoicing, and forecasting.
• Work with proposal and commercial teams to provide project review and direction on pricing for new contracts, reviewing contract and scope language for risk, profitability, and margin. Review contract work breakdown structures for invoicing and revenue recognition appropriateness. Manage project setup in ERP systems.
• Interface with project teams regarding change management issues to quantify and optimize project financial impacts and provide guidance on company financial policies.
• As owner of the Project Portfolio Management (PPM) module in Oracle, meet organizational information needs through data feeds and standard project processes.
• Develop and deliver training to project staff on project accounting principles, cost and revenue forecasting, and project reporting with Oracle.
• Hire, train, and manage project accounting staff and foster a high-performing team culture.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager