Director of Accounting Compliance

POSITION OVERVIEW

As the Director of Accounting Compliance, you will serve as the control point for project financial processes, ensuring consistency in the application of accounting policies, revenue recognition, and billing/collection practices. This role directly oversees the Accounts Receivable team and provides compliance oversight to project accounting and billing functions without direct reporting authority. Reporting to the Corporate Controller, this role standardizes practices across offices, partners closely with operations and finance leadership, and ensures scalable processes that support a complex nationwide organization.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration required; CPA or CMA strongly preferred.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 12+ years of progressive experience in project accounting, operational finance, or professional services accounting, including significant AEC industry exposure.
• 8+ years of leadership experience managing managers and geographically dispersed teams in a multi-office environment.
• Deep knowledge of percentage-of-completion and professional services revenue recognition, project lifecycle accounting, accruals, and financial statement impacts.
• Strong command of internal controls, project financial governance, audit support, and policy design for a complex, multi-state organization.
• Demonstrated success standardizing processes, improving DSO, and strengthening reporting quality in a high-growth or large-scale environment.
• Experience supporting engineering, architecture, environmental, or construction-adjacent service lines with complex contracts and client invoicing requirements.
• Advanced proficiency with ERP and project accounting systems such as Deltek, BST, Unanet, or comparable enterprise platforms.
• Strong analytical, communication, and executive presentation skills, with the ability to influence leaders across finance, operations, and project management.
• Ability to lead through change, manage competing priorities, and deliver results in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Proven ability to build strong cross-functional partnerships and lead remote teams with consistency, accountability, and customer service focus.
• Highest level of detail orientation, organization, and capability to balance strategic priorities with operational execution.
• Must be able to drive accountability, prioritize enterprise-wide initiatives, and meet critical deadlines across multiple stakeholders.

LEVEL UP WITH LJA

• Generous Time Off: PTO, paid holidays, and a full office closure between Christmas and New Year’s.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple plan options for health, dental, and pets. Along with mental health support.
• Family Support: Paid maternity and parental leave to help you focus on what matters most.
• Education Support: Tuition reimbursement and in-house courses provided by our Learning and Development team.
• Referral Bonuses: Know great talent? Get rewarded for helping us grow.
• Community Impact: Company-sponsored volunteer days and philanthropic initiatives.
• Career Growth: Great internal mobility opportunities to advance your career.
• Fun Culture: LJA social events, employee sports teams, bring your kid to work day, etc.