HDR
Engineering
BusinessGroupAccountingLead
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“Business Group Accounting Lead at HDR. Skills: Business Group Accounting, Project Accounting, Financial Management. Manage accounting functions for one Business Group. Perform specialized accounting functions”
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Degree in Accounting, Solid understanding of accounting principles, Project accounting experience
Nice to Have
Leadership and management skills, Project accounting experience in Architectural/Engineering industry, Customer service demeanor, Professional maturity, Ability to communicate and collaborate with individuals at all levels, Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information
What You'll Do.
Manage accounting functions for one Business Group
Perform specialized accounting functions
Establish internal controls for procedures and practices
Coordinate department and project accounting systems
Monitor project budgets
Monitor project invoices
Monitor project payables
Monitor project receivables
Update amendments and cost budgets in financial system
Audit compliance with contractual requirements
Advise management on financial performance
Analyze financial results
Explain financial results
Supervise Project Accountants
Mentor Project Accountants
Train Project Accountants
Make staffing recommendations to management
Participate in hiring
Participate in training
Communicate with clients regarding invoicing
Communicate with clients regarding project reporting
Ensure timesheets follow timekeeping policies
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with Area Accounting Manager; Work with Business Group Managers; Work with Business Group Leads; Work with Business Group Administrators; In-person monthly business reviews
Communication Scope
Client communication; Project reporting
Process & Methodology
Project accounting systems
Full Job Description
At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? Watch Our Story: ' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story' Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world. In the role of Accounting Lead, we'll count on you to: • Responsible for accounting functions for one Business Group within a specified region, including project accounting for larger, more complex projects. • Perform specialized accounting functions and establish internal controls for procedures and practices in accordance with company policies, accounting procedures, and contractual obligations. • Work directly with Area Accounting Manager and Business Group Managers/Leads/Administrators to manage and coordinate department and project accounting systems to monitor project budgets, invoices, payables, receivables, and other related financial information. • Ensure amendments and cost budgets are updated in our financial system accurately and in a timely manner. • Audit compliance with contractual requirements, which may include invoicing and reporting format, and financial quality control. • Advise management on the financial performance of Business Group projects. Analyze and explain the underlying reasons and implications for current financial results, metrics, KPI’s, and trends with Area Leadership. • Supervise, mentor, and train Project Accountants specific to Business Group accounting and project accounting obligations. • Make staffing recommendations to management and participate
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