Lead Business Group Accountant

As a Resources Business Group Accountant at HDR, you will provide detailed financial analysis and reporting on projects and business units, support technical project management activities, and serve as a critical liaison for clients and stakeholders.

• Provide detailed analysis and reporting on project, program, or business unit status within an established system of project controls.
• Create and maintain project baseline budgets, work package agreements, cost estimates, and earned value management (EVM) reports.
• Analyze and monitor cost variance, schedule stability, and contractual compliance.
• Support risk and opportunity management by integrating financial data with project schedules and budgets.
• Represent the organization in project reviews and technical assessments.
• Coordinate project accounting functions, including subcontractor financial management and revenue recognition.
• Assist with client proposal reviews and the contract initiation process.
• Prepare and maintain monthly forecasts, cost bills, and ad‑hoc financial reports.
• Supervise project accountants as required.
• Collaborate with Corporate Payroll to ensure compliance with prevailing wage requirements.
• Participate in annual budgeting and financial planning activities for the business unit.
• Perform other duties and ad‑hoc reporting as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.

• Associate degree in a closely related field or combination of education and relevant experience.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience; an advanced degree may offset years of experience.
• Proficient in building and maintaining project schedules, cost plans, and spend plans using various project controls tools.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including grammar, punctuation, proofreading, spelling, and telephone etiquette.
• Strong prioritization, multitasking, and collaboration skills in a fast‑paced environment.
• Self‑motivated, well‑organized, and detail‑oriented.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word and Outlook).
• Commitment to actively participate in an employee‑owned culture.

United States-California-Irvine

Power

Full‑time

Regular

Marketing and Admin

Jul 15, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employee. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.