Manager, Project Accounting

Manager, Project Accounting

CDM Smith is seeking a Manager, Project Accounting, to lead and oversee the project accounting function for an assigned geographic region or business unit. This role is responsible for ensuring the accurate financial administration of projects, including revenue recognition, project financial reporting, compliance, and operational support. The Manager will lead and develop a team of project accounting professionals while partnering closely with project managers, operational leaders, Trinnex leadership, finance teams, and other stakeholders to drive financial performance, process efficiency, and continuous improvement through automation and technology-enabled solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Project Accounting professionals, including workload management, performance feedback, employee development, and resource planning.
• Manage project accounting activities for projects of varying size and complexity, ensuring the accurate review and verification of project revenues, unbilled balances, revenue adjustments, and related financial transactions.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities while ensuring compliance with GAAP, company accounting policies, internal controls, and financial reporting requirements.
• Partner with project managers, operations leaders, Trinnex leadership, Finance Systems, IT, and other stakeholders to improve project financial performance, reporting accuracy, billing support, and revenue recognition processes.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on process standardization, automation, workflow optimization, performance metrics, and AI-enabled solutions to improve efficiency, scalability, and service delivery.
• Develop and maintain project accounting procedures and documentation, support audits and compliance initiatives, and identify opportunities to mitigate financial and operational risks.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills & Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of project accounting principles, practices, and revenue recognition concepts.
• Advanced proficiency with enterprise financial systems (such as Oracle) and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Demonstrated experience leading, supervising, coaching, and developing accounting or financial operations teams.
• Experience managing workloads, allocating resources, and driving team performance in a deadline-driven environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively partner with stakeholders across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• 8 years of related experience.

Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands. Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading project accounting teams within an engineering, consulting, professional services, or project-based organization.
• People leadership experience, including performance management, employee development, and succession planning.
• Experience driving process improvement, automation, and operational excellence initiatives.
• Experience supporting complex project portfolios and partnering with business leaders to improve financial performance.

Amount of Travel Required

10% or less

EEO Statement

We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Background Check and Drug Testing Information

CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as "CDM Smith") reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States.

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