Job Description
Manager, Project Accounting
The client are a large general contractor that specialise in industrial, technology, government, real estate and property construction across the United States. The projects are valued at upwards of $50 million, and the role will report directly into the Director, Project Accounting, whilst having 3-5 direct reports. The client are a looking for someone with a strong background in project based accounting (ideally from a large general contractor) and with prior management experience. The role is based (4 days per week in the office) in Falls Church (VA).
Job Description
The successful Manager, Project Accounting will:
- Lead project accounting activities for a portfolio of large-scale construction projects, including multi-year projects valued at $50M+ and multi-billion-dollar programs.
- Manage and oversee a team of 3-5 Project Accountants, providing training, mentorship, performance support, and workload management.
- Ensure accurate reporting of project financial results in accordance with GAAP, including revenue, profitability, cash flow, and overall project performance.
- Prepare, analyze, distribute, and maintain project and business unit financial reports for leadership review.
- Manage month-end and year-end close processes related to project accounting and financial reporting.
- Oversee financial management for 10+ active projects simultaneously, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting.
- Compile, analyze, and present financial data, identifying trends, risks, and key business insights.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external audits, coordinating requests and supporting audit activities.
- Identify, communicate, and escalate financial, operational, and project-related risks to senior leadership.
- Maintain and strengthen internal controls while recommending process improvements, policy enhancements, and best practices.
- Continuously evaluate and improve project accounting systems, workflows, and manual processes, including supporting the organization's transition to Oracle.
- Communicate, model, and enforce company policies, procedures, and project accounting standards across the team.
- Partner with leadership to forecast departmental workload, optimize staff utilization, and make recommendations for resource planning and staffing needs.
- Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned by the Director of Project Accounting.
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
The Successful Applicant
The successful Manager, Project Accounting will:
- Have at least 5 years of experience in construction Project Accounting
- MUST have prior supervisory/management experience
- Prior experience working for a large general contractor or large construction projects (approximately $50M+ in value)
- Strong experience with job costing, reconciliations and tracking
- Prior experience with an ERP system (JD Edwards or Oracle - desirable, not essential)
- Strong Excel skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Happy to work 4 days per week in the office
What's on Offer
- $90,000 - $140,000
- Bonus - large - disc. (25%+)
- Additional benefits
- 18 days of PTO
Contact Ore Ogunlana Quote job ref JN-102026-7130324
Job Summary
Sector: Accounting
Sub Sector: Financial Controller
Industry: Property
Where: Falls Church
Contract Type: Permanent
Consultant name: Ore Ogunlana
Job Reference: JN-102026-7130324
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Falls Church, VA |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $90,000–$140,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Website | https://www.michaelpage.ca/ |
About Company
Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.
Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job.
In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas:
Banking and financial services
Digital and e-commerce
Engineering and manufacturing
Finance and accounting
Human resources
Information technology
Marketing
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Procurement and supply chain
Property and construction
Sales
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The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry.
A Market Leader
The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world.
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