Salary: $175k-$200k base plus bonus

Overview

KNM has been engaged to identify a Director, Project Accounting for our client in Edison, NJ. Manufacturing, Construction, Government Contract experience required. Must have percentage of completion, managerial experience, and hands on approach are a must. 10+ years experience and a CPA or CMFA is strongly preferred. For more opportunities from KNM Resources, please visit https://www.knmresources.com/all-openings.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of 4 with leadership presence and a hands on approach
• Work closely with operational leadership to design and manage the accounting processes maintaining effective internal controls.
• Lead month-end close processes related to construction projects.
• Support quarter-end flux/ variance analysis surrounding project performance.
• Oversee balance sheet reconciliations and record non-standard journal entries.
• Oversee the project accounting team.
• Provide mentorship/ career development.
• Assist with all aspects of accounting and preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Reviews financial data for accuracy.
• Proactively identifies problems and proposes solutions.
• Research and reconcile discrepancies and verify documents in accordance with accounting procedures/policies.
• Identify process improvements and implement operational accounting efficiencies.
• Assist with audits, due diligence and other duties as assigned.
• Participate in related professional organizations and attend relevant industry events.
• Manage and assist with preparation and coordination of audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• CPA or CMFA strongly preferred.
• Experience in the construction industry preferred.
• Big 4 or large mid-tier public accounting experience.
• Strong MS Office skills.
• Project level accounting, consolidations, and multi-entity structures experience.
• Expertise in change orders, revenue recognition, contracts, cost to complete estimates required
• Technical accounting experience with inventory, variable consideration and their impact on ASC606 standards.
• Ability to manage multiple, concurrent, complex projects.
• Experience managing external auditors and working to PCAOB standards.
• ERP systems experience.