Resource Environmental Solutions

Manager, Project Accounting

Resource Environmental Solutions$100K — $120K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
  • 7+ years of accounting, finance, or project accounting experience
  • 2+ years of experience in leadership or team development roles
  • Strong knowledge in project accounting, GAAP, and revenue recognition
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems
  • Excellent communication skills for cross-functional collaboration

Responsibilities

  • Lead project accounting for RES's environmental and construction projects
  • Set up projects accurately in accounting systems with proper financial metrics
  • Review project performance and collaborate with managers on forecasts and budgets
  • Oversee billing, collections, and revenue reporting processes
  • Manage month-end close activities, including accruals and reconciliations
  • Coach and develop project accountants to ensure process consistency
  • Build relationships across multiple departments to translate financial data for operational insights

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams
  • Engagement in diverse project types across regions
  • Hands-on experience in project accounting best practices
Full Job Description
RES is looking for a Manager to lead the Project Accounting function across regions and business units. This collaborative role develops project accounting professionals and partners with Operations and Finance departments to manage the month-end close process for the Project Accounting function, identify risks, improve cash performance, and support RES's revenue, gross profit, and EBITDA goals. What Your Day-to-Day Migh Look Like? You will lead project accounting across RES's portfolio of environmental restoration, mitigation, construction, and professional services projects. Your work will include ensuring projects are set up correctly in the system, with accurate contract values, budgets, billing terms, project structures, revenue recognition methods, and reporting requirements. You will partner closely with project managers and operational leaders to review project performance, including revenue, gross profit, margins, estimates to complete, billing, cash, forecasts, and budget changes. You will help identify risks early, challenge assumptions, and support teams in developing accurate forecasts and corrective actions. A key part of your role will be overseeing billing, collections, work-in-progress, unbilled and deferred revenue, reserves, and project closeout. You will also review financial adjustments, cost reclassifications, journal entries, change orders, and contract requirements to ensure project information is accurate and aligned with RES policies and US GAAP. You will own key project accounting activities during month-end close, including revenue and cost accruals, percentage-of-completion updates, reconciliations, reporting, and audit support. You will work with Accounting and Finance partners to resolve system, timing, classification, and reporting issues. As a people leader and business partner, you will coach and develop project accountants, improve team consistency, and help strengthen project accounting processes, tools, systems, and controls. You will build trusted relationships across Accounting, Finance, Operations, Commercial, Contracts, Legal, and project leadership while translating financial information into clear operational insights. We would like to talk to you if you have: • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field, • Seven+ years of progressive accounting, finance, or project accounting experience in a project-based or similarly complex environment. • 2+ years of experience leading, supervising, or developing accounting professionals. • Strong knowledge of project accounting, GAAP, revenue recognition, work-in-progress, forecasting, billing, and accounts receivable. • Ability to analyze project performance, identify risks and corrective actions, and partner effectively with project managers, operational leaders, and senior stakeholders. • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience with ERP, project accounting, or financial reporting systems. • Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with direct reports, cross-functional teams, and senior leadership. What will make you stand out: • CPA, CMA, MBA, or other relevant certification • Experience supporting relevant project types across multiple regions, legal entities, or business lines within the environmental mitigation or similar industry. • Experience with ERP, financial close, project management, forecasting, or business intelligence tools, preferably NetSuite and OneStream, plus familiarity with contract review, change orders, retainage, lien requirements, and construction billing documentation. Please note that the "Day in the Life" section is not intended to be an exhaustive list of job duties, but rather a representative snapshot of typical responsibilities and work experiences at RES.

About Resource Environmental Solutions

Resource Environmental Solutions (RES) is a Houston-based company that provides environmental services to the oil and gas industry. The company's services include soil remediation, wetland restoration, and habitat creation. RES is committed to providing sustainable solutions that balance economic development with environmental protection. The company has a team of experienced professionals who work closely with clients to develop customized solutions that meet their specific needs. RES has a strong track record of success and is recognized as a leader in the environmental services industry.
Learn more about Resource Environmental Solutions
Size
500 employees
Industry
Net Income
$15 million
Founded
2007
5 Year Trend
+20%
Revenue
$100 million

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