Project Accountant
Job Summary:
The Project Accountant serves as a key financial partner to Project Management, Operations, and Finance leadership, providing strategic financial oversight across assigned projects and business units. This role is responsible for ensuring financial accuracy, compliance, forecasting integrity, and performance visibility while proactively driving profitability, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
General Responsibilities:
路 Act as the primary financial point of contact for assigned projects, delivering timely and insightful analysis on revenues, costs, WIP, margins, orders, taxes, depreciation, etc
路 Own monthly close activities for projects, including account analysis, reconciliations, and journal entries, ensuring adherence to accounting standards and internal controls.
路 Drive continuous monitoring of project cost baselines versus actuals, performing detailed variance analysis and partnering with stakeholders to address deviations and optimize financial outcomes.
路 Lead monthly project forecasting processes, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and alignment with operational plans.
路 Support the development of annual operating budgets and rolling forecasts, contributing to financial planning and strategic decision-making.
路 Maintain and continuously improve documentation related to internal controls, audits, and compliance requirements.
路 Perform labor cost monitoring and productivity analysis, providing actionable insights on workforce utilization and project efficiency.
路 Partner closely with Project Managers and Operations leaders to enhance financial discipline, improve forecasting accuracy, and strengthen cost management practices.
路 Collaborate with the Business Controller and broader Finance organization on ad hoc analyses, reporting initiatives, and process improvement projects.