Senior Cost Accountant
NOV
ERP
Project Accounting Manager, Finance
Osborn
full-time
Posted on:
Origin: • 🇺🇸 United States • Washington
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💰 $100,000 - $145,000 per year
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
Tech Stack
ERP
About the role
- Oversee financial management of multiple projects including setup, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and cost control
- Partner with business group leads, project managers, and principals to monitor budgets, schedules, and profitability throughout the project lifecycle
- Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate project financial health, team performance, and process efficiency
- Develop, document, and revise standard operating procedures (SOPs) for project billing to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance
- Oversee the billing process to ensure invoices are completed accurately and on time, in accordance with contract terms and client requirements
- Create and standardize procedures to ensure consistent tracking of project schedules, budgets, and resource planning within Deltek Vantagepoint
- Generate and analyze financial reports such as WIP, project profitability, burn rate, and budget-to-actual variance
- Ensure compliance with FAR, GAAP, and firm policies, including government contracting requirements as applicable
- Drive continuous improvement in project accounting processes and controls
- Collaborate with Contracts & Risk Manager to support preparation of cost proposals, review pricing, ensure compliance, and assess risk
- Collaborate with the broader finance team to support monthly closes and revenue recognition
- Develop and maintain financial models to support project forecasting, staffing strategies, and rate planning
- Assist with evaluating potential project opportunities and preparing business cases
- Supervise and mentor a remote team of Project Accountants and Senior Project Accountants
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in project accounting in an A&E, construction, or professional services environment
- Deep understanding of A&E project structures, billing methodologies (T&M, fixed fee, cost-plus), and contractual compliance
- Proficient in ERP systems such as Deltek Vision/Vantagepoint/BST
- Advanced Excel skills, including financial modeling and data analysis
- Strong organizational, analytical, and interpersonal communication skills
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Proven ability to manage priorities in a deadline-driven, collaborative environment
- Supervisory experience: leading and mentoring Project Accountants and Senior Project Accountants, including onboarding, training, and performance evaluations
- Knowledge of FAR/DFARS and government contracting compliance (preferred/desired)
- Familiarity working in a matrixed or multi-disciplinary team setting
- Demonstrated success in improving accounting processes, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency
- Knowledge of GAAP, revenue recognition, and monthly close processes
