Accounting Manager - Operational Finance- Project

Finance Manager

Manage and oversee day-to-day activity of accounting department and project accounting team while providing strategic financial leadership, cash optimization, compliance oversight, operational excellence, and business partnership support.

• Conduct comprehensive contract reviews to identify strategies that improve profitability and support strong cash flow positions.

• Lead standardization initiatives through adoption of company policies, procedures, and best practices to improve efficiency and compliance.

• Delegate and oversee completion of work assignments across accounting team to support accuracy, accountability, and timely completion of work.

• Create supportive environment to develop high performing finance team, engage in mentoring to provide training and development opportunities to team members.

• Lead accountants and other related team members, provide timely performance feedback and contribute to performance appraisals during annual performance cycle using talent management systems.

• Participate in project set-up meetings including 1A/1B meetings with project staff to oversee contract compliance and successful project launch.

• Drive improvements in Net Working Capital (NWC), cash forecasting, Accounts Receivables (AR) performance, and over/under billing management.

• Identify, evaluate, and support implementation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) enabled tools and process improvements that enhance efficiency, reporting accuracy, and financial analysis.

• Oversee the development and management of project billing schedules while proactively leading and participating in Work in-Progress (WIP) reviews to support accurate project reporting. Monitor and review billing activity to ensure billing accuracy and timely submissions for projects.

• Oversee review of billing proofs, accruals, reconciliations, and financial reporting for accuracy and completion.

• Safeguard financial integrity through adherence to accounting company and Federal, State, and local policies, procedures, and internal controls.

• Mitigate financial and audit risk through proactive oversight, self-audit practices, and issue resolution. Manage monthly and quarterly departmental audits per compliance with policy and procedures.

• Drive adoption of financial systems, dashboards, reporting tools, and data-driven decision support.

• Lead risk assessment and explanation for net working capital and over/under billing status.

• Drive and provide guidance and support for project closeout processes.

• Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

• Bachelor's Degree from accredited degree program in Accounting or related field of study, and with minimum of 5 years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

• Construction industry experience preferred

• Advanced knowledge of Finance policies and procedures with thorough application of General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) (e.g., journal entries, general ledger); knowledgeable of Federal, State, and local regulations

• Knowledge of General & Administrative (G&A) cost allocation, budgeting, and forecasting methods applicable to construction office operations

• Knowledge of Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable best practices (e.g., invoice exception resolution, vendor/customer account maintenance)

• Experience leading, coaching, and developing accounting professionals while building high-performing teams

• Ability to delegate and oversee work efforts, observe performance, and effectively provide performance feedback

• Analytic ability to review and assess financial data, interpret trends, and recognize inconsistencies

• Ability to read and understand financial reports and understand accounting implications of various contract terms

• Experience managing cash flow and able to implement procedures to optimize profitability

• Exercise independent judgment and discretion to assess compliance, financial risks, and able to resolve or escalate risks

• Ability to manage concurrent activities, requests, and short-cycle deadlines for self and others while working in fast-paced and changing environment

• Able to lead continuous…