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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates extensive knowledge in U.S. GAAP, technical accounting, and revenue recognition, with a strong focus on compliance, project accounting, and financial process improvements. Proven ability to lead initiatives, assess risks, and collaborate effectively with finance teams and business leadership.
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U.S. GAAP ComplianceTechnical Accounting KnowledgeProject Accounting ExperienceCA, CMA, CPA, ACCA CertificationSAP or Hyperion Experience
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Hard Skills
AccountingRevenue RecognitionProject AccountingFinancial Process ImprovementRisk ManagementEAC AdjustmentsAudit SupportLong-Term Contract AccountingPolicy WaiversFinancial Performance Analysis
Soft Skills
Strong Communication SkillsSelf-MotivatedLeadershipDecision-MakingCollaboration
Tools & Technologies
SAPHyperionERP SystemsReporting Tools
Certifications & Qualifications
CACMACPAACCA
Industry Keywords
SOX CompliancePublic AccountingBig 4 Consulting ExperienceFinancial ControlsProject Management
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesERP
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Ensure compliance with corporate accounting policies, U.S. GAAP, and statutory requirements for customer contracts and ongoing customer engagement
- Provide guidance and approval for significant project cost adjustments, timely EAC adjustments, policy waivers, revenue accruals, and other judgmental issues
- Contribute to project risk management by identifying financial and operational risks, assessing impact on project performance, and driving timely actions
- Participate in project management reviews covering project controls, financial performance, EAC accuracy, risk exposure, and corrective actions
- Collaborate with business leadership and Finance teams on key project risks and actions
- Ensure SOX compliance and effective operation of internal controls; identify deficiencies and develop corrective action plans
- Assist with monthly and quarterly close processes
- Review unbilled receivables, advances, and other aspects of long-term contract accounting
- Provide internal and external audit support
- Administer policies and provide guidance and training
- Coordinate activities with Pole SBU finance and management leadership, peer project controllers, and segment controllership teams
- Assist Controllership and finance organizations with special projects
Requirements
What you’ll need- 5+ years of accounting, controllership, audit, or finance experience, including technical accounting, revenue recognition, project accounting, or business controls
- CA, CMA, CPA, ACCA, or equivalent professional qualification
- Prior experience with any “Big 4” consulting firm, preferably serving multinational, industrial, or complex revenue-recognition clients
- Previous long term contract accounting experience
- Experience with technical accounting research and documentation
- SAP, Hyperion, or similar ERP and reporting tools experience is advantageous
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent technical accounting knowledge and research skills in US GAAP, including long-term project accounting and revenue recognition standards
- Public accounting experience with a big 7 national firm is a plus
- Ability to lead processes and make independent decisions based on policy guidance
- Self-motivated and able to drive process improvement initiatives
- Strong project management skills and experience developing and implementing financial process improvements
Benefits
Comp & perks- Hybrid work schedule
- Relocation package: None