AECOM

Project Accounting Manager

AECOM • $90K — $110K *
Mississauga, ON L4T 0A1In-Person
Business Services
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field with 8 years of experience.
  • Project accounting experience in a professional services environment.
  • 3-5 years of Project Management experience.
  • Professional accounting designation (CPA preferred).
  • Strong commercial acumen and business analysis skills.
  • Ability to build relationships with Project and Operations teams.
  • Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor and analyze financial performance for operational and project activities.
  • Collaborate with Project Managers on financial controls and reporting.
  • Ensure revenue recognition compliance with SOX.
  • Communicate the financial impact of project changes on P&L.
  • Lead project reviews within the team's portfolio.
  • Identify financial risks and implement resolution plans.
  • Enhance working capital by overseeing Unbilled and Billed AR.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Life and AD&D insurance.
  • Disability benefits.
  • Paid time off and leave of absences.
  • Flexible work options.
  • Employee assistance program and well-being resources.
  • Retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan.
Full Job Description
Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Project Accounting Manager located in Ontario to join our team. Opportunities for hybrid work are available. This is opening is for an existing position.

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will partner with Project and Operations teams to help drive financial performance and compliance across your project portfolio. In this role, you will gain in-depth knowledge of the business line's operating environment and projects.

Major Responsibilities:
  • Monitor, report, and analyze financial performance for operational and project-related activities, offering support to project teams.
  • Work with Project Managers to ensure efficient control of projects, including the recording, controlling, forecasting and reporting of all financial matters.
  • Ensure revenue recognition and project documentation are in accordance with SOX requirements.
  • Understand and communicate the impact of project changes on P&L.
  • Lead or participate in project reviews for projects within the portfolio.
  • Identify financial risks and opportunities, establish a plan to resolve issues and proactively follow up to ensure the appropriate actions are taken.
  • Improve working capital and cash performance by closely monitoring Unbilled and Billed AR.
  • Assist in the preparation and monitoring of EAC's (Estimates At Completion) and ensure EACs are completed for projects in accordance with SOX controls.
  • Assist Finance Manager with month end close activities.
  • Gain an understanding of key contractual agreements with clients.


Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Business, Commerce, or a related field, plus 8 (eight) years of experience.

Preferred Requirements:
  • Project accounting experience in a professional services or project-based environment.
  • 3-5 years of PM experience.
  • Professional accounting designation, such as CPA.
  • Proven experience building strong relationships with Project and Operations teams.
  • Strong commercial acumen and business analysis skills, with the ability to interpret and communicate complex financial data effectively.
  • Ability to adapt to and drive change.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the capacity to collaborate and influence.


Additional Information

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

About AECOM

AECOM is a global provider of professional technical and management support services to a broad range of markets, including transportation, facilities, environmental, energy, water and government. With approximately 45,000 employees around the world, AECOM is a leader in all of the key markets that it serves. AECOM provides a blend of global reach, local knowledge, innovation and technical excellence in delivering solutions that create, enhance and sustain the world's built, natural, and social environments. A Fortune 500 company, AECOM serves clients in more than 150 countries and had revenue of $8.0 billion during the 12 months ended March 31, 2014.

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AECOM’s culture is centered on collaboration and excellence. Work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry, benefiting from a wealth of knowledge and experience that will enhance your professional development. Our team’s diversity fuels creativity and drives innovation, making AECOM a breeding ground for new ideas.

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Learn more about AECOM
Size
51,000 employees
Market Cap
$11.8 billion
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
Net Income
-$200.8 million
Founded
1990
5 Year Trend
-6.3%
Revenue
$13.3 billion
NASDAQ
ACM
* Ladders Estimates

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