HDR

Area Accounting Manager

HDR • $95K — $115K *
Louisville, KY 40214In-Person
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • At least 5 years of relevant experience; advanced degree can compensate for experience.
  • Proficient in MS Office, especially Word and Outlook.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
  • Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and well-organized personality.
  • Ability to handle confidential information and prioritize multiple tasks.
  • Commitment to the employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee accounting functions for multiple offices and business groups.
  • Implement internal controls in line with company policies and contractual obligations.
  • Coordinate with Area Accounting and project leads to manage accounting systems and budgets.
  • Ensure compliance with contractual and financial auditing standards.
  • Provide financial performance insights and analyses to management.
  • Supervise and mentor accounting staff, making staffing recommendations to management.
  • Support project managers in budget monitoring and financial information management.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and mentoring.
  • Collaborative in-office environment facilitating direct communication.
  • Participation in monthly business reviews for performance assessment.
  • Exposure to varied accounting functions in multiple business groups.
  • Engagement in an employee-owned culture promoting job satisfaction and ownership.
Full Job Description
In the role of Accounting Manager, we'll count on you to:

  • Responsible for accounting functions for multiple offices and Business Groups in the managed Area, including Project accounting duties for two Business Groups in support of Project Managers.
  • Perform specialized accounting functions and establish internal controls for accounting procedures and practices in accordance with company policies, accounting procedures and contractual obligations.
  • Work directly with Area Accounting, Operations Manager, and Business Group Managers/Leads/Administrators to manage and coordinate department and project accounting systems and manage departmental budgets.
  • Audit compliance with contractual, financial and accounting requirements, which may include invoicing and reporting format, cost accounting, and financial quality control.
  • Advise management on financial performance of Business Groups and 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 Accountant(s), GL Accountants and Accounting Leads specific to area accounting and project accounting obligations.
  • Make staffing recommendations to management and participate in hiring/training.
  • Participation in monthly business reviews for all Business Groups (virtual or in-person).
  • Support Project Managers with monitoring project budgets, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and other related financial information for projects and groups of projects; ensure contracts, amendments, and cost budgets are updated in our financial system accurately and in a timely manner; communicate and correspond with clients with respect to invoicing and project reporting as needed.
  • Ensure timesheets are following timekeeping policies and corporate reporting metrics.
  • Prepare and coordinate for internal and external/client financial audits.
  • Review and analyze financial statements/forecasts and revenue recognition.
  • Perform other duties as needed.


This role is required to work primarily in-office due to the level of on-site collaboration, employee interaction, and operational support required to successfully perform the job.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Degree in Accounting
  • 15 or more years in experience; an advanced degree may offset years of experience
  • Leadership and management skills necessary to effectively orchestrate accounting support activities for a variety of operational driven processes and initiatives.
  • Solid understanding of accounting principles is a must, preferably with project accounting experience in Architectural/Engineering industry.
  • Present a demeanor, approach and attitude that focuses on customer service, creates a respectful and effective work environment and a commitment to being an active participant in our employee-owned culture.
  • Professional maturity and the ability to comfortably communicate and collaborate with individuals at all levels of the organization and appropriately handle confidential and sensitive information.


Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a closely related field or combination of education and relevant experience
  • A minimum of 5 years of experience; an advanced degree may offset years of experience
  • Proficiency with MS Office including Word and Outlook
  • Excellent verbal and written communication including grammar, punctuation, proofreading, spelling and telephone skills
  • Flexibility and ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and collaborate with various managers in a fast-paced environment
  • Self-motivated, well-organized and detail-oriented
  • Ability to handle confidential information
  • An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

About HDR

HDR is an architecture, engineering, and consulting firm based in Omaha, Nebraska. The company was founded in 1917 as Henningson Engineering Company and has since grown to become one of the largest engineering firms in the United States. HDR provides a wide range of services, including architecture, engineering, environmental consulting, and construction management. The company has worked on a number of high-profile projects, including the Hoover Dam Bypass and the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge. HDR is committed to sustainability and has been recognized for its efforts in this area by organizations such as the U.S. Green Building Council.
Learn more about HDR
Size
10,000 employees
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
Founded
1917
* Ladders Estimates

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