Regional Accounting Director - South West - (181058)
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. We constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
Are you a strategic-minded financial business partner? Are you a natural relationship builder and confident in your professional skills to help a business unit achieve success? Do you know the intricacies of the architecture, engineering and construction business?
We’re seeking a Regional Accounting Director who will be the dedicated financial leader for our Southwest Region. This role has financial accountability for the established region and serves as the key advocate for all financial professionals within the region.
More specific duties include:
- Supervise activities of Operations Accountants and Assistant Regional Accounting Directors within the Region.
- Organize and direct core accounting activities for both the operations accounting function of multiple geographic offices and project-financial activities.
- Oversight of processes: revenue recognition; project accounting; billing and accounts receivable; effective communication between Project Managers and clients to resolve billing and accounts receivable issues.
- Participate in critical project reviews within SW Region areas of operation.
- Conduct project reviews and business reviews, analyzing the financial aspects and KPIs of projects alongside Operations Managers, Project Managers, and Project Accountants.
- Assist operations leadership with mid-year/end-of-year financial forecasts & projections of the SW Region.
- Assist operations leadership with the production and compilation of annual operating budgets.
Professional development of finance and accounting staff within the Region:
- Ensure training and proper usage of HDR’s financial systems, ERP business systems & PowerBI reporting suite.
- Provide assurance that practices and procedures are being followed in accordance with HDR policies and best practices.
- Participate in regional leadership meetings to provide financial status reports and financial analysis.
- Administer recruiting and hiring decisions within the Region related to finance and accounting personnel.
- Responsible for financial analyses and presentations; detailed management reports and executing internal control procedures.
- Expected 20-50% travel required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Federal contracting and merger/acquisition experience highly desirable.
- Strong preference for candidates with demonstrated accounting/financial leadership within the architecture, engineering or construction industry.
- FAR/CAS compliance experience beneficial.
- Project-based ERP system experience (Oracle EBS or comparable).
- Professional certifications including CPA or CMA are highly desirable.
Required Qualifications
- Strong leadership, communication, and presentation skills.
- Willingness to partner with leaders within operations to achieve operational objectives.
- BS in Accounting or Finance, or advanced business degree.
- Minimum 8 years accounting and finance experience, preferably in A/E/C industry.
- Strong accounting skills, revenue recognition expertise, and contract accounting experience.
- Computer skills with Microsoft Word, Excel.
- Adaptable personality with strong emphasis on goal achievement.
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.
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.
Primary Location
United States-California-Irvine
Other Locations
United States-Arizona-Phoenix, United States-California-Los Angeles, United States-California-Walnut Creek, United States-California-San Francisco, United States-California-Folsom, United States-Nevada-Las Vegas
Industry
Accounting
Schedule
Full-time
Employee Status
Regular
Job Posting
Aug 29, 2024
At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.
We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
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