Manager, Project Accounting

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Meow Wolf opens portals of possibility. Come as you are!

We are individuals who inspire creativity in people's lives through art and exploration, so that our combined imaginations can transform the world we in. We create immersive and interactive experiences that transport audiences into fantastic realms of story and exploration. Our Vision is to be the world’s leading creative company, reimagining the paradigm of art and storytelling, to make a positive difference in the world.

We share a strong commitment to Belonging through our values of:

• Collaborative Creativity
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  We believe the act of creating together amplifies possibilities.

• Provocative Playfulness
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  We celebrate the unexpected because it is the doorway to discovery.

• Outsiders Welcome
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  We are all outsiders at heart, and we create space for everyone to feel like they belong.

• Authentic Compassion
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  We are “kind punks” - supportive to each other and standing up for what we believe in.

• Audacious Courage
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  We have the courage to radically reinvent ourselves to push the boundaries of art.

If this all sounds like YOU, read on….

Location: Remote, provided the candidate resides in one of the following markets:
Santa Fe, NM;
Denver, CO;
Las Vegas, NV;
Houston, TX;
Dallas, TX;
New York, NY; or Los Angeles, CA.

Compensation: The salary range for this position is $103,130 - $142,320 USD Annual. Compensation may vary based on location and experience.

Deadline: The deadline for submitting applications for this position is January 15, 2025. Meow Wolf reserves the right to extend this deadline if needed.

The Manager, Project Accounting is responsible for managing Accountants and providing oversight for the project financial activities, such as projections, budget and actual costs. You will work with the Creative and Studio teams, developing budgets and means for tracking costs on those efforts that have potential to become construction projects. You will ensure projects go through our financial and cost management system (Work Day) and review scope and payment terms for all contracts relating to the projects.

This role reports to the Director, Project Finance, and together you will develop a comprehensive database from past projects to assist in the improvement of the accuracy of project budgeting on all projects.

• Lead the project accounting team and be responsible for project budget forecasting and project cash flows.

• Liaise with FP&A department to ensure capital expenses, capital labor and all project related operating expenses are accurately captured in financial reporting systems.

• Review forecasts and spending risks to provide solutions for risk mitigation.

• Work closely with project/program managers, estimators, and purchasing to ensure that all budgeting, scheduling, and coordination processes run smoothly.

• Monitors and evaluates each step of larger projects to ensure that it is meeting budgetary and deadline goals. They shall develop a recurring status report to stakeholders to discuss the progress of each project and talk about staffing needs, schedule changes, project scope adjustments and more.

• Oversee AD&P and other Exhibition development departments and the creation of proper expense trackers, resources and support.

• Creating and maintain reports addressing all aspects of project development and completion.

• Manage the project budget estimates for sustainment projects

• Estimate responsibilities for conceptual projects prior to, and in Blue Sky Phase to develop initial costs for business unit financial analysis.

• Work with lead estimator to create a database of costs comparison for various exhibition and non-exhibition facilities (BOH)

• Review weekly and monthly project cost reports for accuracy and analytical trends.

• Review project labor tracking reports.

• Manage and review resource plans for all responsible projects. Provide resourcing suggestions

• Must have 5+ years…