Manager, Project Accounting

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Company Overview Check out this video and find out why our team loves to work here! (https://www.cdmsmith.com/resources/videos/meet-cdm-smith) Join Us! CDM Smith - where amazing career journeys unfold. Imagine a place committed to offering an unmatched employee experience. Where you work on projects that are meaningful to you. Where you play an active part in shaping your career journey. Where your co-workers are invested in you and your success. Where you are encouraged and supported to do your very best and given the tools and resources to do so. Where it's a priority that the company takes good care of you and your family. Our employees are the heart of our company. As an employer of choice, our goal is to provide a challenging, progressive and inclusive work environment which fosters personal leadership, career growth and development for every employee. We value passionate individuals who challenge the norm, deliver world-class solutions and bring diverse perspectives. Join our team, and together we will make a difference and change the world. Job Description CDM Smith is seeking a Manager, Project Accounting, to lead and oversee the project accounting function for an assigned geographic region or business unit. This role is responsible for ensuring the accurate financial administration of projects, including revenue recognition, project financial reporting, compliance, and operational support. The Manager will lead and develop a team of project accounting professionals while partnering closely with project managers, operational leaders, Trinnex leadership, finance teams, and other stakeholders to drive financial performance, process efficiency, and continuous improvement through automation and technology-enabled solutions. Key Responsibilities Lead, coach, and develop a team of Project Accounting professionals, including workload management, performance feedback, employee development, and resource planning. Manage project accounting activities for projects of varying size and complexity, ensuring the accurate review and verification of project revenues, unbilled balances, revenue adjustments, and related financial transactions. Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities while ensuring compliance with GAAP, company accounting policies, internal controls, and financial reporting requirements. Partner with project managers, operations leaders, Trinnex leadership, Finance Systems, IT, and other stakeholders to improve project financial performance, reporting accuracy, billing support, and revenue recognition processes. Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on process standardization, automation, workflow optimization, performance metrics, and AI-enabled solutions to improve efficiency, scalability, and service delivery. Develop and maintain project accounting procedures and documentation, support audits and compliance initiatives, and identify opportunities to mitigate financial and operational risks. Perform other duties and special projects as assigned. #LI-LP1 #LI-REMOTE Skills & Abilities Advanced knowledge of project accounting principles, practices, and revenue recognition concepts. Advanced proficiency with enterprise financial systems (such as Oracle) and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel. Demonstrated experience leading, supervising, coaching, and developing accounting or financial operations teams. Experience managing workloads, allocating resources, and driving team performance in a deadline-driven environment. Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and decision-maki...