Project Financials Controls Director

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Our Success

For more than 65 years, CSA Group has contributed to developing stronger, more resilient facility and infrastructure solutions. Our experience brings plenty of opportunities for you to expand your skill set, challenge yourself, and make an impact.

Our Commitment

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:

CSA is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We embrace, celebrate, and respect the unique experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds that each employee brings to our workplace. We provide an environment of trust, safety and opportunity to create a sense of belonging, value, and support, where each employee is empowered to reach their full potential.

Social Commitments

One of CSA Group’s most important Guiding Principles is our commitment to contribute to the industries we serve and the communities we live in. This translates into active involvement in a variety of activities and organizations, which provide many opportunities for education and growth for our employees.

Responsibilities

• Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:
• Supervise and mentor the project financial team, ensuring adequate training, development, and performance evaluation.
• Establish and maintain project accounting systems, processes, and controls, and ensure alignment with corporate accounting standards and best practices.
• Review and approve project set-up, budget revisions, cost allocations, revenue recognition, and project closure in the system.
• Monitor and reconcile project accounts, transactions, and balances, and resolve any discrepancies or issues.
• Coordinate and collaborate with project managers, staff, and clients on project financial matters, such as budgeting, forecasting, invoicing, collections, and contract compliance.
• Prepare and deliver project financial reports and dashboards, such as project status, variance analysis, profitability, cash flow, and earned value.
• Analyze project performance and profitability and provide insights and recommendations to senior management and project teams.
• Ensure compliance with internal and external project financial policies, procedures, and regulations, such as GAAP & FAR.
• Support internal and external audits and provide documentation and information as requested.
• Identify and implement opportunities for process improvement, efficiency, and automation in project accounting.
• Stay abreast of project accounting trends, best practices, and regulations, and provide guidance and training to project teams and staff.

Requirements

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Education/Certificates/Licenses: BA or MA in Accounting, Finance, or related field. CPA or CMA preferred.
• Experience: Ten or more years of experience in project accounting, preferably in a government contracting or professional services environment. Five or more years of supervisory or managerial experience.
• Skills/Training:
• Expertise in project accounting principles, practices, and systems, such as GAAP & FAR.
• Proficiency in accounting software, such as Deltek, and MS Office, especially Excel.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Technology Savvy.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with project managers, staff, clients, and external stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail, accuracy, and quality.
• Leadership, teamwork, and mentoring skills.
• Fully bilingual (Spanish/English).

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