Manager, Project Accounting

Job Summary

The Manager, Project Accounting is responsible for managing Project Accountants and providing oversight for the project financial activities, such as projections, budget and actual costs. You will work with the Creative and Studio teams, developing budgets and means for tracking costs on those efforts that have potential to become construction projects. You will ensure projects go through our financial and cost management system (Workday) and review scope and payment terms for all contracts relating to the projects.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the project accounting team and be responsible for project budget forecasting and project cash flows.
• Liaise with FP&A department to ensure capital expenses, capital labor and all project related operating expenses are accurately captured in financial reporting systems.
• Review forecasts and spending risks to provide solutions for risk mitigation.
• Work closely with project/program managers, estimators, and purchasing to ensure that all budgeting, scheduling, and coordination processes run smoothly.
• Makes sure each step of larger projects meets budgetary and deadline goals.
• Develops a recurring status report to stakeholders to discuss the progress of each project and talk about staffing needs, schedule changes, project scope adjustments and more.
• Oversees AD&P and other Exhibition development departments and the creation of proper expense trackers, resources and support.
• Creates and maintains reports addressing all aspects of project development and completion.
• Manages the project budget estimates for sustainment projects.
• Estimates responsibilities for conceptual projects prior to, and in Blue Sky Phase to develop initial costs for business unit financial analysis.
• Works with lead estimator to create a database of costs comparison for various exhibition and non-exhibition facilities (BOH).
• Reviews weekly and monthly project cost reports for accuracy and analytical trends.
• Reviews project labor tracking reports.
• Manages and reviews resource plans for all responsible projects. Provides resourcing suggestions.

Job Requirements

• 5+ years of construction/ theme park experience in retail, hotel, theme parks and themed attractions projects, knowledge of Tenants Improvements (TI), attraction/exhibition (themed environments) estimating, and facility impact costing required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Construction Management, Engineer in related business fields is required. Master’s degree in Construction Management or Business Administration preferred.
• CPA preferred.
• Previous supervisory experience is strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Workday and Microsoft applications to create reports and present information in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong knowledge of cost management software is preferred.
• Maintain positive and informative relationships with vendors and contractors to uphold the reputation of the owner and owner’s representatives.
• Able to navigate and analyze large data sets.
• Maintain and track separate project accounts.
• Review and process project invoices and contract payment applications for approval hierarchy, cost coding, contract compliance, payment milestones, confirm capital versus expense, validate integrity of the schedule of values, field approvals, necessary submittals in accordance with contract requirements including but not limited to statutory lien waivers.
• Manage and review resource plans for all responsible projects.
• Able to Influence decisions of major nature requiring high degree of tact and diplomacy to obtain favorable results.
• Analytic and data-based decision-making skills.
• Executive presence and strong collaboration and relationship-builder, both internally and externally, with outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer, interpersonal and customer service skills are necessary.
• Able to demonstrate the ability to work with a diverse work group of vendors, executive managers, subcontractors, consultants, and other professionals.
• Experience with project management software to assist in project scheduling, forecasting and other important aspects of the project management process.

Qualifications

• Must have 5+ years of construction/ theme park experience in retail, hotel, theme parks and themed attractions projects, knowledge of Tenants Improvements (TI), attraction/exhibition (themed environments) estimating, and facility impact costing required.
• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Construction Management, Engineer in related business fields is required. Master’s degree in Construction Management or Business Administration preferred.
• Must have a CPA preferred.
• Must have previous supervisory experience is strongly preferred.
• Must have strong knowledge of Workday and Microsoft applications to create reports and present information in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Must have strong knowledge of cost management software is preferred.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance options: PPO & HDHP
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• HSA, HRA, and FSA options
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Company paid Life Insurance Policy and Disability Coverage(s)
• Voluntary Critical Illness and Life Insurance Policies
• Company Paid Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Leave for 12 weeks
• Discount off Meow Wolf Gift Shop Merch and Cafes
• Admission to Meow Wolf attractions for employees and guests
• Regular or Project Based Full-time positions