Project Accountant Supervisor
Balfour Beatty US · Dallas, TX · 1 wk ago
AccountingFull-time
Essential Functions
- Manage, support, coach, and mentor a team of Project Accountants.
- Identify professional development opportunities and conduct periodic training sessions to enhance skills and foster open communication.
- Lead the onboarding process for new Project Accountants to ensure smooth transitions into their roles.
- Organize and coordinate annual Project Accountant meetings featuring internal and external guest speakers, skill-building workshops, SOP reinforcement, and team-building activities.
- Conduct annual performance evaluations for Project Accountants, providing constructive feedback and setting development goals.
Staffing & Resource Management
- Evaluate and manage current and future staffing needs for active and upcoming projects.
- Track individual workloads and maintain a timeline of project assignments to forecast staffing needs.
- Collaborate with Business Unit Leaders (BULs) to communicate staffing requirements and resolve resource challenges.
- Participate in staffing meetings to align team resources with project demands.
- Lead recruitment, interviewing, and hiring efforts in collaboration with Human Resources and Division Finance.
Operational Excellence
- Perform regular audits of Project Accountants' work to ensure compliance with SOP and project administration requirements.
- Conduct job site visits to evaluate procedures, foster strong team relationships, and identify strengths and areas for improvement.
- Review, refine and document processes to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.
- Maintain a comprehensive understanding of all project requirements, including owner expectations and reporting standards from a project accounting perspective.
- Stay proficient with relevant accounting software and technology, including but not limited to Procore, Textura, JDE, and Microsoft Excel.
- Lead efforts to evaluate and adopt new tools or practices to improve performance and compliance.
Special Projects & Support
- Perform miscellaneous duties, special projects and analysis as directed by Division Finance.
- Provide exceptional customer service by supporting project teams in collaboration with Project Accountants.
Minimum Requirements
- Proven experience in managing and developing others.
- Strong knowledge of project accounting principles, systems, and compliance standards.
- Proficiency in project accounting software such as Procore, Textura, JDE and Microsoft Excel.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
- Ability to assess and improve operational processes for greater efficiency.
- Flexibility to travel periodically to meet business needs.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off
- Tuition Assistance
- Employee Referral Bonus
- And more!