Project Accountant
About The Position
BIG (Bjarke Ingels Group) is an international architectural company characterized by entrepreneurial spirit, true team-work across expertise areas and new ways of approaching conventional tasks. We’re seeking a full-time Project Accountant to join our New York Operations Team, reporting to the Managing Director. In this role, you’ll be responsible for project, contract, and office-level finance and accounting functions across a diverse portfolio of projects. At BIG, we thrive in an informal, fast-paced environment where camaraderie, ambition, and a strong work ethic unite us. We’re looking for someone who is a high-level, critical thinker—someone who can elevate our internal project accounting systems, challenge assumptions, and understand how inputs shape the bigger picture. If you enjoy a dynamic, creative workplace filled with diverse personalities and want to be part of a culture that values both innovation and team spirit, we’d love to meet you.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in business management, accounting, or finance or equivalent work experience
- 5+ years Project Accounting experience
- Understanding of Earned Value Management and WIP (work in progress) concepts
- Experience working with project accounting software such as Deltek Vision, Deltek Ajera, BQE Core, or in our case CMAP
- Experience in a professional services organization such as Architecture, Engineering, Interior Design, Construction, and/or Legal
- Advanced Excel Skills
Responsibilities
- Be the primary point of contact for all things project accounting: billing, revenue recognition, WIP, A/R dunning, financial metrics, etc.
- Own of project accounting system (CMAP) and ensuring the accuracy of data for US operations
- Lead the monthly closing process, meeting with senior management to provide revenue variance explanations
- Prepare revenue forecasts with input from the local Managing Director
- Code and processing A/P, timesheets, and expense reports
- Working cross-functionally with other Operations teams (bus dev, legal, HR/staffing)
- Assist with annual audit and provide explanations for project finance related matters
- Accurately document, administer and maintenance of contract information
- Perform specialized accounting functions and manage internal controls
- Participate in establish project budgets and monitoring financial performance against those budgets
- Guide Project Managers in project bookings, budgets, performance, forecasting and receivables
- Manage project invoicing
- Conduct periodic project reviews to make sure projects are on track financially
- Compiling and analyzing data to provide insight into the financial performance of projects
- Creating reports to share budget and cost information
- Collaborate on resourcing/staffing of projects as well as fee estimates and cost calculations
Benefits
- Generous Time Off which increases over your time at BIG as well as 12 recognized holidays and Winter Break
- Professional Development: Support for continuing education, Amberbook, dedicated time off for AREs, AIA Membership dues, plus regular Lunch & Learns
- Health Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, along with ancillary and disability insurance
- Retirement Savings: 401(k) Plan with 3% company match
- Saving Plans: Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care
- Family Leave: 2-week pre-birth leave for expecting parents to get set up for your new family member, generous parental leave, and flexible return-to-work options
- Catered Meals: Complimentary breakfast daily and catered lunches on Wednesdays
- Staff Entertainment: Friday beers and biannual parties - We're BIG on celebrations!
- Additional perks: Dog friendly office, company sponsored sports teams, employee referral bonus, & more!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
