Assistant Area Accounting Lead

About the Role

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected. We foster a culture of inclusion, constantly reflecting on our impact on the world. Each role at HDR contributes to our mission of shaping resilient, sustainable, and forward-thinking communities globally. Our diverse service lines, including Water, Architecture, Building Engineering Services, Field Services, Power, Waste, Industrial, and Transportation, reflect our commitment to technical excellence and a shared sense of purpose.

Responsibilities

The Assistant Area Accounting Lead reports to the local Area Accounting Lead and supports operations Area Management. This role ensures compliance with HDR policies, accounting principles, and federal standards. Key responsibilities include:

• Leadership Support: Supervise, train, and mentor accounting staff in project and contract financial management.
• Monthly Responsibilities:
  • Ensure PAs meet invoice deadlines and balance workloads.
  • Facilitate Business Group/PA/Project Coordinator preparation for monthly watchlist meetings.
  • Build and review Rolling 12/Forecast files with Area Management.
  • Review OH/GL for accuracy, research variances, and escalate issues.
  • Track seminars, training, conference costs, and indirect labor.
• Area Management Reporting:
  • Provide reports on loaned and borrowed resources, utilization, AR, MSPL, and marketing needs.
  • Build and maintain rate sheets for clients.
  • Promote best practices and utilize BI tools for project financial reviews.
• Project Accounting:
  • Manage PA teams, including performance reviews and timesheet approvals.
  • Ensure timely project closeouts and address potential issues.
• General Accounting:
  • Manage Accounts Payable, corporate credit card transactions, and cost recovery functions.
  • Track Area Vehicles and TDY costs.
  • Assist with procurement, timesheet approvals, and expense reports.
• Special Projects: Support Area Accounting Lead and management on ad-hoc requests.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a closely related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience (advanced degree may offset years of experience).
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to HDR’s employee-owned culture.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
• 7+ years of experience.
• Oracle EBS/Hyperion experience.
• A/E/C industry experience.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and an employee assistance program.
• Paid time away, parental leave, and paid holidays.
• Retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Tuition reimbursement and employee referral bonuses.

Pay

The expected compensation range for this position in Colorado is $80,150 - $114,500, depending on skills, experience, education, and location.

Primary Location: United States-Colorado-Denver
Other Locations: United States-Colorado-Durango, Greenwood Village, Colorado Springs, Fort Collins, Grand Junction, Englewood