Project Accountant - Marine

About the role

Finance at Fugro is a global business function that enables the company to make sound business decisions, manage financial performance, and support long-term growth. It is not one of Fugro’s three operational business lines (Marine Site Characterisation, Marine Asset Integrity, and Land); instead, it is a core support function that works across all business lines and regions. The Project Accountant supports the Financial Controllers and Business/Service Line Directors with Finance Business Partnering and project control for the entity/business. Delivers meaningful, accurate and timely management reporting & analysis on project/business performance and supports execution of financial planning. Serves as the point of contact for questions on project financial performance and business analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example and place Quality, Health & Safety, Security, and the protection of the Environment as core values while never intentionally placing employees, processes, customers, or communities at risk.
• Provide accurate and timely accounting, reporting and project control for assigned projects.
• Analyze cost reports and meet frequently with the Business Partner and Project Managers to review status of projects for invoicing, WIP, cost, profitability and cash flow.
• Be directly responsible for the monthly close cycle for assigned business segment project review, including cost accruals, margin analysis, income statement review/adjustments, and project/segment reports.
• Prepare projects/segment monthly income statement.
• Set up and maintain projects on an in-house accounting system according to contract terms.
• Review project contracts and additional service requests to understand the financial requirements for each project.
• Track and input budget/cost/revenue data for assigned projects.
• Ensure that projects are reasonable and recognize revenue using the POC method per IFRS standards.
• Code vendor A/P invoices for assigned service lines.
• Answer project inquiries from staff, vendors or clients, and communicate financial information to project managers and other stakeholders.
• Assist in preparation of annual service line budget.
• Maintain digital project accounting files.
• Demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills.
• Be able to travel as required.
• Meet deadlines and work under pressure.

Requirements

• Legally authorized to work in the United States without restrictions.
• Possess a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• Have 2 years or more experience in general ledger accounting, POC accounting, cost accruals, and project review/analysis.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Word and Excel.

Benefits

Fugro’s values set the foundation for a unique culture—determined to deliver, prepare for tomorrow, do what’s right, and build trust. Our talent philosophy is seeded by our values and fueled by a passion for learning, developing leadership behaviors, transparency, and accountability. Fugro offers opportunities to sharpen skills and provide career growth through on-the-job learning experiences, LinkedIn Learning access, business and technical training, and leadership development programs. We value the mental, physical, and financial health of our employees and their families and offer a variety of flexible work models. Fugro USA’s comprehensive benefits package ensures choices that fit needs at any life stage.