Manager, Accounting Project Systems

Job Description:

The Manager, Accounting Project Systems is responsible for leading revenue and project accounting processes while overseeing the systems, controls, and workflows that support accurate financial reporting. This role contributes to organizational objectives by ensuring compliance with accounting standards, maintaining the integrity of project accounting systems, and supporting effective financial decision-making. The position partners closely with accounting, finance, sales, operations, and information technology teams to optimize processes, enhance system capabilities, and ensure accurate revenue recognition. This role plays a key part in maintaining strong internal controls, supporting business growth, and driving continuous improvement in accounting operations.

Primary Duties:

• Oversee revenue and project accounting processes, including contract evaluation, revenue recognition, project accounting activities, and financial reporting requirements.
• Ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles, revenue recognition standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities related to revenue and project accounting to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, revenue schedules, and other supporting financial documentation.
• Lead the administration, maintenance, and continuous improvement of project accounting systems and related financial processes.
• Partner with finance, operations, sales, billing, and information technology teams to improve system functionality, reporting capabilities, and process effectiveness.
• Develop and maintain internal controls, policies, procedures, and documentation related to revenue and project accounting activities.
• Support internal and external audits by providing analysis, documentation, and explanations related to project and revenue accounting processes.
• Collaborate with financial planning and analysis teams to support forecasting, financial modeling, variance analysis, and business planning activities.
• Lead implementation efforts associated with financial systems enhancements, process automation, and accounting system upgrades.
• Provide technical accounting guidance and support on complex transactions, contracts, and revenue-related matters.
• Hires, trains, coaches, counsels, and evaluates performance of direct reports.

Primary duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Support mergers, acquisitions, and strategic initiatives through accounting analysis and system integration activities.
• Develop and monitor key performance indicators related to accounting processes and system performance.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on financial reporting accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.
• Assist with special projects and business transformation initiatives impacting accounting operations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline;
• 5+ years of experience in accounting, revenue accounting, project accounting, financial systems, audit, or a related financial field, including leadership experience,
• Or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.

Preferred:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification, Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• Experience with revenue recognition requirements, enterprise resource planning systems, financial reporting, and internal controls preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, revenue accounting, and financial reporting requirements.
• Understanding of project accounting processes, contract accounting, and internal control frameworks.
• Experience supporting accounting systems, financial reporting applications, and process improvement initiatives.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent organizational and project management abilities.
• Strong leadership and team development capabilities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and organizational leadership.

Essential and Physical Functions:

• Ability to analyze complex financial, accounting, and systems-related information.
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Effective communication with leadership, auditors, business partners, and external stakeholders.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods while performing work activities.
• Frequent use of computers and standard office equipment.
• Visual acuity sufficient to review financial data, contracts, reports, and system information.
• Ability to remain focused while managing detailed accounting and system-related responsibilities.

Work Environment:

• Perform work primarily in an office environment with regular interaction across accounting, finance, sales, operations, information technology, and leadership teams.
• Frequent use of computers, financial systems, and reporting tools to perform assigned responsibilities.
• Occasional collaboration with external auditors, consultants, and business partners.
• Occasional travel may be required to support business initiatives, system implementations, or training activities.
• Fast-paced environment requiring strong organizational skills, confidentiality, and attention to detail.
• Compliance with all company policies and procedures to maintain a safe working environment.

Disclaimer:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at a time with or without notice. This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions that the employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional functions. The company reserves the right to revise this job description at any time. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. If requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue hardship.