Project Accounting Manager

We are seeking an experienced

Manager, Project Accounting to lead project accounting operations and oversee the financial management of large-scale capital and construction-related projects. This individual will manage a team of project accountants while partnering closely with Finance, FP&A, Project Management, Operations, and Procurement to ensure accurate budgeting, forecasting, cost tracking, and financial reporting throughout the project lifecycle.

• Lead and mentor a team of Project Accountants, providing guidance and oversight for project financial activities.
• Manage project budgets, forecasts, cash flow projections, and financial performance reporting.
• Partner with FP&A to ensure capital expenditures, project labor, and operating costs are accurately recorded and reported.
• Review project forecasts and identify financial risks while recommending mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with project managers, estimators, procurement, and operations to support budgeting, scheduling, and project execution.
• Monitor project performance to ensure budgets, timelines, and financial objectives are achieved.
• Develop and maintain recurring project status reports for executive leadership and key stakeholders.
• Oversee project expense tracking and financial reporting throughout project development and completion.
• Support budgeting and cost estimating for future projects.
• Maintain cost databases and historical project data to improve future estimating accuracy.
• Review weekly and monthly project cost reports, labor tracking, and resource planning.
• Manage project invoices, payment applications, contract compliance, cost coding, and capital versus expense classifications.
• Review contractor payment applications, schedules of values, lien waivers, and supporting documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve project accounting processes, reporting, and financial controls.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• CPA preferred.
• Minimum of five years of project or construction accounting experience supporting capital or construction projects.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of project budgeting, forecasting, cost accounting, and financial reporting.
• Experience supporting construction, hospitality, retail, entertainment, manufacturing, or other project-based environments.
• Experience reviewing contracts, payment applications, cost coding, and project invoicing.
• Strong understanding of capital projects and project lifecycle accounting.
• Experience with ERP systems such as Workday or similar financial systems.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to analyze large data sets and develop meaningful financial reports.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present financial information to leadership.
• Ability to build strong relationships across Finance, Operations, Project Management, and external vendors.
• Experience with project management or cost management software is a plus.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• Collaborative, team-oriented work environment

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting professional looking to combine financial leadership, project accounting expertise, and cross-functional collaboration within a dynamic, growth-oriented organization.