Assistant Regional Accounting Director

Qualifications
This position requires a team player who can leverage staff and resources to execute core functions and strategic initiatives in an efficient and effective manner
Bachelor's degree in a closely related field or combination of education and relevant experience
A minimum of 5 years of experience; an advanced degree may offset years of experience
Proficiency with MS Office including Word and Outlook
Excellent verbal and written communication including grammar, punctuation, proofreading, spelling and telephone skills
Flexibility and ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and collaborate with various managers in a fast-paced environment
Self-motivated, well-organized and detail-oriented
Ability to handle confidential information
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
Responsibilities
The Assistant Regional Accounting Director position reports to a Regional Accounting Director and is funded and managed by national finance and accounting budget(s)
This position will receive guidance, direction and training from the Regional Accounting Director and will be responsible to assist the Regional Accounting Director with specialized duties as assigned below
This position is an important leadership role within the organization, having the responsibility to share knowledge and experiences as well as collaborate across the matrix organization
As such, this role is performed most effectively within the office environment
This position is responsible for organizing and directing core accounting activities for both accounting operations of multiple managed cost centers and project-financial activities
This includes, but is not limited to, ensuring accurate and timely review and processing of employee timesheets, employee expense reports, accounts payable, billing and accounts receivable, internal cost recovery and various other accounting and financial management functions
This position provides assurance to the Area Manager(s)/Managing Principal(s), Regional Operations and Business Group Leadership, and the Regional Accounting Director that practices and procedures are being followed in accordance with HDR policies, HDR business standards and best practices, HDR accounting principles, contractual client obligations and government compliance standards
This position will partner with Area leadership to analyze financial statements & metrics and work to continually improve performance
In addition to an individual that possesses analytical skills, this individual must also possess leadership and management skills necessary to effectively orchestrate accounting staff in the performance of various project-financial functions and Area/cost center accounting functions
This may involve training and mentoring local area accounting managers and/or project accountant(s) while networking and building relationships with local Operations Managers and Project Managers
This position will continually work to improve processes and procedures, communicate and train respective stakeholders and work to build a consistent finance and accounting operation
Ultimately, this individual is a mechanism and investment to improve company performance
Assist the Area Manager(s) and Regional Accounting Director with the production and compilation of annual operating budgets for local operations Areas
This includes analysis of the Rolling 12/Rolling Forecast backlog tool
Monthly revenue review & manual revenue adjustments as needed, which includes preparation for monthly revenue recognition meetings
Organize, assist and/or lead monthly revenue recognition meetings with local Area Operations leadership teams
Review, analyze and communicate financial results with local Operations leadership with guidance and direction from Regional Accounting Director
Review Area profit/loss statements; research and report notable expense variances to Area Manager(s) and Regional Accounting Director
Research, analyze and report financial trends & statistics based on requests by Area Manager(s) with support and direction from Regional Accounting Director
Lead, mentor, train and support local Operations Accounting staff with assistance and collaboration of Regional Accounting Director
Assist Area Manager(s) and Regional Accounting Director with project management training initiatives, information system training and process/procedure improvements, which may include an emphasis on government contracting and FAR compliance, as well as compliance with FASB Revenue Standard 606
Attend and participate in Project/Business Reviews at the request of Area Manager/Managing Principal, Project Accountant or Regional Accounting Director
Oversee all facets of project and contract financial management
This includes, but is not limited to, ensuring accurate contract documentation, contract monitoring and maintenance and contract administration during various stages of a contract life cycle
Perform research and provide necessary data for Project Managers, Area Managers/Managing Principals and others regarding project financial status
Resolve outstanding Accounts Receivable issues
Identify and understand Area Management financial & other reporting needs and take initiative to provide solutions
Ensure best practices, guidelines & business standards are followed in accordance with the Project Accounting Portal
Utilize Business Intelligence Projects Dashboard for ongoing project reviews, business reviews and ad-hoc discussions with Project Managers
Ensure Project Closeout processes are being followed, and closeouts are being performed timely
Ensure employee timesheets are maintained & approved relative to HDR timekeeping policy & procedures, which includes processing of timecard adjustments
Work with Regional Accounting Director to communicate HDR standards and improve accuracy and compliance
Review costs and ensure employee expense reports are submitted and approved in accordance with HDR expense report procedures and HDR Travel and Business Expense Policy & Procedures
Confirm Accounts Payable functions are performed relative to HDR accounts payable procedures
Coordination with Procurement for purchase requisitions & work confirmations, as needed per Procurement policies and procedures
Ensure Internal cost recovery functions are being performed
Ensure the local production of client invoicing meets contractual requirements and HDR guidelines; support local Area Accounting Manager(s) or Project Accountant(s) as needed
Perform other duties as needed
Job description
At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

We are looking for an Assistant Regional Accounting Director for our Northeast Region. The Assistant Regional Accounting Director position reports to a Regional Accounting Director and is funded and managed by national finance and accounting budget(s).

This position will receive guidance, direction and training from the Regional Accounting Director and will be responsible to assist the Regional Accounting Director with specialized duties as assigned below.

This position is an important leadership role within the organization, having the responsibility to share knowledge and experiences as well as collaborate across the matrix organization. As such, this role is performed most effectively within the office environment.

This position is responsible for organizing and directing core accounting activities for both accounting operations of multiple managed cost centers and project-financial activities. This includes, but is not limited to, ensuring accurate and timely review and processing of employee timesheets, employee expense reports, accounts payable, billing and accounts receivable, internal cost recovery and various other accounting and financial management functions.

This position provides assurance to the Area Manager(s)/Managing Principal(s), Regional Operations and Business Group Leadership, and the Regional Accounting Director that practices and procedures are being followed in accordance with HDR policies, HDR business standards and best practices, HDR accounting principles, contractual client obligations and government compliance standards.

This position will partner with Area leadership to analyze financial statements & metrics and work to continually improve performance. In addition to an individual that possesses analytical skills, this individual must also possess leadership and management skills necessary to effectively orchestrate accounting staff in the performance of various project-financial functions and Area/cost center accounting functions.

This position requires a team player who can leverage staff and resources to execute core functions and strategic initiatives in an efficient and effective manner. This may involve training and mentoring local area accounting managers and/or project accountant(s) while networking and building relationships with local Operations Managers and Project Managers.

This position will continually work to improve processes and procedures, communicate and train respective stakeholders and work to build a consistent finance and accounting operation. Ultimately, this individual is a mechanism and investment to improve company performance.

In the role of Assistant Regional Accounting Director, we'll count on you to:
• Assist the Area Manager(s) and Regional Accounting Director with the production and compilation of annual operating budgets for local operations Areas. This includes analysis of the Rolling 12/Rolling Forecast backlog tool
• Monthly revenue review & manual revenue adjustments as needed, which includes preparation for monthly revenue recognition meetings
• Organize, assist and/or lead monthly revenue recognition meetings with local Area Operations leadership teams
• Review, analyze and communicate financial results with local Operations leadership with guidance and direction from Regional Accounting Director
• Review Area profit/loss statements; research and report notable expense variances to Area Manager(s) and Regional Accounting Director
• Research, analyze and report financial trends & statistics based on requests by Area Manager(s) with support and direction from Regional Accounting Director
• Lead, mentor, train and support local Operations Accounting staff with assistance and collaboration of Regional Accounting Director
• Assist Area Manager(s) and Regional Accounting Director with project management training initiatives, information system training and process/procedure improvements, which may include an emphasis on government contracting and FAR compliance, as well as compliance with FASB Revenue Standard 606
• Attend and participate in Project/Business Reviews at the request of Area Manager/Managing Principal, Project Accountant or Regional Accounting Director
• Oversee all facets of project and contract financial management. This includes, but is not limited to, ensuring accurate contract documentation, contract monitoring and maintenance and contract administration during various stages of a contract life cycle
• Perform research and provide necessary data for Project Managers, Area Managers/Managing Principals and others regarding project financial status
• Resolve outstanding Accounts Receivable issues
• Identify and understand Area Management financial & other reporting needs and take initiative to provide solutions
• Ensure best practices, guidelines & business standards are followed in accordance with the Project Accounting Portal
• Utilize Business Intelligence Projects Dashboard for ongoing project reviews, business reviews and ad-hoc discussions with Project Managers
• Ensure Project Closeout processes are being followed, and closeouts are being performed timely
• Ensure employee timesheets are maintained & approved relative to HDR timekeeping policy & procedures, which includes processing of timecard adjustments. Work with Regional Accounting Director to communicate HDR standards and improve accuracy and compliance
• Review costs and ensure employee expense reports are submitted and approved in accordance with HDR expense report procedures and HDR Travel and Business Expense Policy & Procedures.
• Confirm Accounts Payable functions are performed relative to HDR accounts payable procedures
• Coordination with Procurement for purchase requisitions & work confirmations, as needed per Procurement policies and procedures
• Ensure Internal cost recovery functions are being performed
• Ensure the local production of client invoicing meets contractual requirements and HDR guidelines; support local Area Accounting Manager(s) or Project Accountant(s) as needed
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications
• Degree in Accounting
• 8+ years of experience; an advanced degree may offset years of experience
• Solid understanding of accounting principles is a must, preferably with project accounting experience in A/E/C industry
• Positive leader, who is a team player that takes initiative to provide solutions
• Ability to handle confidential information
• CPA Certificate Holder

Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in a closely related field or combination of education and relevant experience
• A minimum of 5 years of experience; an advanced degree may offset years of experience
• Proficiency with MS Office including Word and Outlook
• Excellent verbal and written communication including grammar, punctuation, proofreading, spelling and telephone skills
• Flexibility and ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and collaborate with various managers in a fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated, well-organized and detail-oriented
• Ability to handle confidential information
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Primary Location:

United States-Massachusetts-Boston

Other Locations:

United States-Pennsylvania-Philadelphia, United States-Virginia-Glen Allen, United States-Virginia-Vienna, United States-Virginia-Arlington, United States-Virginia-Virginia Beach

Industry:

Federal

Schedule:

Full-time

Employee Status:

Regular

BusinessClass:

Marketing and Admin

Job Posting:

Dec 23, 2024
At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.