Project Accounting Manager

Barry-Wehmiller

. Manage and develop a team of Project Accountants .

Posted 9/16/2026full-timeRoseville • California • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $95,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong financial oversight and project management capabilities, with expertise in revenue recognition, project forecasting, and financial reporting. Proven leadership in developing and training teams while ensuring compliance with financial practices and principles.

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Project Accounting ManagementFinancial ReportingRevenue RecognitionCPA CertificationTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills

Financial AnalysisProject ForecastingBilling ManagementContract AdministrationMonth-End ClosingWIP AnalysisInvoice ReviewCost RecognitionFinancial Process StandardizationFinancial System Development

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTeam CollaborationTraining and Development

Tools & Technologies

Financial SystemsAccounting SoftwareE-Verify

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA Certification

Industry Keywords

Financial IntegrityProject FinancialsA/R ManagementA/P ManagementCorporate Financial Practices

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage and develop a team of Project Accountants
Ensure financial integrity of data, including revenue recognition, project forecasting, billing, collections and contract administration
Lead monthly team project review meetings
Provide reports on project accounts receivable and cash, risks and opportunities, and WIP analysis
Manage the regional month-end closing process
Oversee project reviews, financial oversight, time and expenses, invoice reviews, revenue/cost recognition, project reserves and forecast variances
Communicate significant project financial matters to Regional and Design Group Finance leadership
Develop and maintain standards for team performance and capacity
Collaborate to balance workloads across the firm
Establish regular communication with Project Accountants through email updates, presentations and the Finance Communities of Practice webpage
Enhance and maintain standardized training modules for Project Accountant roles
Assist in developing career paths and guide the Project Accounting team
Train new Project Accountants
Improve and support standardized project financial training and onboarding for new Project Managers
Liaise between Finance and IT to prioritize and fulfill financial system needs
Establish requirements for new financial system development
Help standardize financial processes across regions and practices
Collaborate with Back-Office Accounting on cash, A/R, A/P and month-end close
Support the Client Trust team on project financials
Provide year-end financial audit support

Requirements

What you’ll need

8-14 years of relevant financial or accounting experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration strongly preferred but not required based on work experience
CPA certification preferred
Strong accounting knowledge
Knowledge of financial practices, principles, processes and systems, preferably in a corporate environment
Strong leadership capabilities
Good interpersonal skills
Ability to work well with teams
Strong organizational and communication skills
Ability to travel to support remote teams 10-15%
Must be willing to relocate to the Roseville, CA area
Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening, including drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments
Must meet applicable work authorization requirements; organization uses E-Verify

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation allowance for qualified candidates
Professional development resources and mentorships
First Year Experience program
Individual Development Plans
Career Path resources and tools
Highly flexible career path
Reasonable accommodations during the interview process