Senior Manager Project Accounting

Gannett Fleming • Mechanicsburg, PA

247d • $120,000 - $170,000 • Remote

About The Position

GFT is seeking a Senior Manager - Project Accounting to join our Project Financial Controls Team! This role follows a REMOTE work model. As a Senior Manager, Project Accounting you will oversee the daily operations of the Project Accounting department, ensuring project managers have the tools and processes needed to deliver successful outcomes for our clients. This role leads efforts to design and implement business processes, collaborates with key stakeholders to align strategies with organizational goals, and drives continuous improvement through quality initiatives. As a subject matter expert and people leader, this individual also manages workforce planning, performance evaluations, employee development, and training programs to support a high-performing team.

Requirements

• Fourteen (14) years of relevant experience in project accounting, controls and contracts.
• Ability to lead and build effective teams, mentor and develop staff.
• Strong organizational, written and verbal communication skills with ability to engage at different levels in the organization effectively and with diplomacy.
• Possess time-management skills and collaborative approach with the ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operational activities for the Project Accounting department.
• Identify business processes and required support, implement new processes and procedures to support the invoicing functions ensuring alignment with client contracts and compliance with revenue recognition standards and financial accuracy.
• Consult with customers, peers and core business partners to develop business cases, process programs and key strategies to identify, quantify and deliver process design efforts in support of business visions, objectives and strategies.
• Facilitate Quality Improvement and Staff Meetings to improve processes.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and problem solver.
• Perform all necessary human resources functions to allow the department to function and align with internal processes including workforce planning, evaluating employee performance and capacity of the team, annual compensation processes and recognition, and employee development.
• Assist in the development and implementation of training programs.

Benefits

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations.
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services