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 projects meet budgetary and deadline goals by monitoring and evaluating each step of larger projects.
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.
Job Disclosures
Location: Remote, provided the candidate resides in one of the following markets: Santa Fe, NM; Denver, CO; Las Vegas, NV; Houston, TX; Dallas, TX; or Los Angeles, CA.
Compensation: The salary range for this position is $103,130 - $142,230 USD Annual.
Deadline: The deadline for submitting applications for this position is July 15, 2026. Meow Wolf reserves the right to extend this deadline if needed.