Senior Project Accountant

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At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

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Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

As a Senior project Accountant you will be part of an organisation that is 100-percent employee owned, that supports and creates many opportunities for you to advance, succeed and fulfil your career aspirations. You will have the opportunity to provide oversight and guidance of the finance activities for a Managed Cost Centre (MCC), paying close attention to the metrics that drive financial performance and seeking to influence them positively. You will lead projects and initiatives that well help to raise standards and drive the function forward.

About You

We are looking for someone who is personable self-starter with the ability to project a positive 'can do' professional attitude at all times maintaining good working relationships. Someone who enjoys working collaboratively across disciplines being able to establish excellent working rapport within the team, business and with clients, with the ability to work under pressure, handle a varied workload and keep to tight deadlines whilst maintaining the highest level of technical excellence.

Responsibilities

• Act as an ambassador/champion for a Managed Cost Centre (MCC) with responsibilities including:
  • Support Operations Leadership by reviewing monthly results, conducting analysis of the metrics that drive performance and making recommendations where appropriate.
  • Act as the main point of contact for key stakeholders, providing guidance and education to support the adoption of best practices.
  • Maintain, review and manage the risk register, escalating issues as required.
  • Attend project reviews and business reviews for all projects within the MCC.
  • Provide cover for Project Accountants who support other projects within the managed cost centre when they are on leave.
  • Be a subject matter expert for designated finance activities, which may include one or more of the following examples, Forecasting, Pricing & RFPs, Cross Border, Risk, Audit & Compliance, Systems, Billing, Timecards & Utilisation.
  • Act as a champion for internal policy and process within the finance team and across the wider business.
  • Provide training, guidance and supervision to Project Accountants.
• Lead special projects and initiatives as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Educational qualifications to a degree level or equivalent
• Minimum 5yrs Project Accounting experience with a minimum of 2yrs industry experience within engineering, architectural or construction.
• Project Accounting experience within construction or engineering is highly desirable.
• Part Qualified Chartered Accountant
• Experience of operating in a fast paced and dynamic international consulting business preferably in the engineering or construction sector
• Advanced experience of WIP and project accounting
• Ability to communicate effectively with a range of financial and non-financial people
• A strong customer service ethic applied internally and externally
• Highly analytical in nature with a real eye for detail
• Structured and organised in their approach
• Able to work as part as a team and collaboratively and co-operatively
• Experience of working with accounting systems and ERP, ideally EBS and Oracle
• Competency in MS Office, specifically Excel.
• Experience in dealing with projects in different currencies

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Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree in a closely related field or combination of education and relevant experience
• A minimum of 5 years of experience; an advanced degree may offset years of experience
• Familiar with Earned Value Management
• Excellent verbal and written communication including grammar, punctuation, proofreading, spelling and telephone skills
• Flexibility and ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and collaborate with various managers in a fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated, well-organized and detail-oriented
• Ability to handle confidential information
• Proficiency with MS Office including Word and Outlook
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.