Accounting Supervisor- Project Cost Accounting

About the role

The Plante Moran Realpoint team is seeking a supervisor to lead a team of Project Cost Accountants in delivering cost, schedule, and performance monitoring and reporting for client capital construction programs.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and develop the Project Cost Accounting team (work planning, mentoring/coaching, QA/QC review, and performance management for assigned staff).
• Drive process standardization and reporting by documenting procedures, refining templates, and improving automation/visualization.
• Establish, implement, and maintain program/project controls standards across cost, schedule, change management, forecasting, and reporting cadence.
• Own reporting deliverables, including dashboards, executive summaries, cost reports, cash flow, earned value/performance metrics (as applicable), reconciliations, and monthly/quarterly client reporting deliverables.
• Support budget, commitment, and forecast management: set up control structures, track commitments/expenditures, develop estimates at completion, and explain variances.
• Manage change control analytics: log and track change requests, assess cost/schedule impacts, support client approvals, and reflect approved changes in baseline and forecast.
• Ensure data integrity in the PMIS (e.g., e-Builder/other) through governance, reconciliation, and routine, accurate, and timely reviews.
• Partner with project managers to identify trends/risks early and recommend mitigation actions based on cost and schedule indicators.
• Ensure coordination with client finance/procurement and external vendors to validate pay applications, invoices, contracts, and supporting documentation align with contractual requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration/accounting (or other applicable field).
• 7+ years of experience in accounting, project controls and/or serving as a project owner for a substantial capital improvement program.
• Demonstrated experience in developing, mentoring, supervising, and leading project controls/reporting/accounting staff.
• Demonstrated ability to develop budgets, forecasts, and cost reports; explain variances; and present findings to non-technical audiences.
• Proficiency in Excel and reporting/analytics; comfort building repeatable templates and improving reporting processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including client-facing facilitation and presentation.

Preferred Experience

• Solid experience supporting multi-project capital programs (portfolio reporting, governance, and cross-project standardization).
• Experience with change management, cost-control, and invoice/pay application review (e.g., AIA/G702/G703 style applications) and contract and other commercial documentation.
• Experience working in e-Builder or a comparable project management information system.

Benefits

Plante Moran offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. Additionally, eligible staff can take advantage of Flexible Time Off, various pre-determined holidays, a 401(k) plan, and a discretionary bonus plan. The company is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, providing equal opportunities for all staff members. Plante Moran is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace.