Project Accountant (Hybrid)

Our client solves complex security challenges in high-risk environments. With 10 locations across 3 continents, our team of highly experienced security experts develop full-spectrum perimeter security solutions to protect critical infrastructure.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist the project management team with of all aspects of project accounting from contract award through project completion.
• Lead the planning, coordinating and administering of cost tracking and client billing processes. This may include day-to-day direction of onsite staff in record keeping, purchasing, inventory, etc.
• Understanding all financial aspects of a project while working together with the project team to maximize profit
• Assist the project manager in the identification and assessment of financial risks
• Prepare invoice package containing draft and final invoices for all billable projects, including all applicable backup for approval by project manager
• Analyze project actual, committed and planned costs on a very detailed basis to determine remaining costs to complete
• Manage project financial closeout along with project team. Ensure final contract amount and closeout documentation requirements have been met and agreed to by subcontractors prior to issuing final payments
• Assist with internal and external audit requests
• Support the management team and operational managers in the delivery of business targets and objectives and understanding reported numbers and KPIs
• Supporting the VP Finance with the improvement and development of effective and robust internal and operational controls and financial systems within the business

Qualifications:

• Relevant Degree (Accounting, Finance, Business etc.)
• Minimum of 4 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience ideally in manufacturing environment with strong commercial acumen
• Understand accounting implications of various contract terms related to profitability and risk management. Able to perform cost analysis procedures
• Excellent knowledge of accounting principles (GAAP) to ensure timely and accurate reporting
• Expert in excel, proficient in pivot tables & look ups
• SAP ERP and HFM knowledge highly desirable