Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Addison Group is partnering with a growing, private equity-backed engineering consulting organization on an interim accounting leadership opportunity. The Sr. Project Accounting Manager Consultant will support the CFO during a Controller search while leading project accounting, financial operations, reporting, forecasting, audits, process improvements, and team development.
Responsibilities
- Lead day-to-day accounting operations across GL, AP/AR, payroll, WIP, and fixed assets
- Own the month-end close, account reconciliations, internal financial reporting, and GAAP compliance
- Oversee project-based revenue recognition and ensure compliance with ASC 606
- Provide hands-on leadership around project accounting, WIP, and job-level financials
- Oversee annual FAR overhead rate audits and rate submissions with state DOTs
- Lead/support the annual financial audit process
- Assist with annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, and 13-week cash flow forecasting
- Support M&A integration, including accounting processes and financial system alignment
- Partner with the CFO on financial performance, cash flow management, and ad hoc analysis
- Strengthen internal controls and identify opportunities for automation and process improvement
- Manage, mentor, and develop a team of accounting professionals, including project accountants
- Partner cross-functionally on financial and operational initiatives
- Step in as a hands-on accounting resource when needed—this role requires someone willing to be in the weeds
Skills
- 10–15+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 3–5+ years at the Controller level
- Deltek Vantagepoint experience required; experience with Deltek Vision, Costpoint, or Ajera will also be considered
- Strong background in engineering consulting / AEC
- Significant project accounting and WIP experience
- Strong knowledge of ASC 606 revenue recognition and ASC 842
- Experience with FAR Part 31 and overhead rate audits
- Experience supporting PE-backed and/or high-growth organizations
- M&A integration and accounting systems implementation experience
- Advanced Excel skills and the ability to build your own reporting and analysis
- Strong leadership, communication, and coaching skills
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance preferred
- CPA and/or MBA preferred
Benefits
- Remote - EST or CST ONLY
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