Business Group Accounting Lead

Business Group Accounting Lead

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for accounting functions for one Business Group within a specified region, including project accounting for larger, more complex projects.
• Perform specialized accounting functions and establish internal controls for procedures and practices in accordance with company policies, accounting procedures, and contractual obligations.
• Work directly with Area Accounting Manager and Business Group Managers/Leads/Administrators to manage and coordinate department and project accounting systems to monitor project budgets, invoices, payables, receivables, and other related financial information.
• Ensure amendments and cost budgets are updated in our financial system accurately and in a timely manner.
• Audit compliance with contractual requirements, which may include invoicing and reporting format, and financial quality control.
• Advise management on the financial performance of Business Group projects. Analyze and explain the underlying reasons and implications for current financial results, metrics, KPI’s, and trends with Area Leadership.
• Supervise, mentor, and train Project Accountants specific to Business Group accounting and project accounting obligations.
• Make staffing recommendations to management and participate in hiring/training.
• Communicate and correspond directly with clients with respect to invoicing and project reporting as needed.
• In-person participation in monthly business reviews for Business Group.
• Ensure timesheets are following timekeeping policies against corporate reporting metrics.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in Accounting.
• Leadership and management skills necessary to effectively orchestrate accounting support activities for a variety of operational driven processes and initiatives.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles is a must, preferably with project accounting experience in Architectural/Engineering industry.
• Present a demeanor, approach and attitude that focuses on customer service, creates a respectful and effective work environment and a commitment to being an active participant in our employee‑owned culture.
• Professional maturity and the ability to comfortably communicate and collaborate with individuals at all levels of the organization and appropriately handle confidential and sensitive information.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a closely related field or combination of education and relevant experience.
• A minimum of 12 years of experience; an advanced degree may offset years of experience.
• Proficiency with MS Office including Word and Outlook.
• Excellent verbal and written communication including grammar, punctuation, proofreading, spelling and telephone skills.
• Flexibility and ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and collaborate with various managers in a fast‑paced environment.
• Self‑motivated, well‑organized and detail‑oriented.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

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.