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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in U.S. GAAP compliance, technical accounting, and project accounting, with a strong focus on financial reporting and process improvements. Proven ability to lead financial initiatives, manage risks, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
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U.S. GAAP ComplianceTechnical AccountingProject AccountingFinancial Process ImprovementsSAP Experience
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Hard Skills
Revenue RecognitionLong-Term Contract AccountingFinancial ReportingAudit SupportProject Cost AdjustmentsEAC AdjustmentsRisk ManagementInternal ControlsPolicy WaiversFinancial Close Processes
Soft Skills
Strong Communication SkillsInfluencing SkillsSelf-MotivatedLeadership SkillsDecision-Making
Tools & Technologies
SAPHyperionERP SystemsReporting Tools
Certifications & Qualifications
CACMACPAACCA
Industry Keywords
Big 4 Consulting ExperiencePublic AccountingFinancial ControlsProject ManagementFinancial Performance
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, develop corrective action plans, and monitor remediation and closure
- 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
- Ensure accurate financial reporting, compliance, and financial close processes while providing insights for strategic decisions and collaborating on process improvements
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
- Experience with SAP, Hyperion, or similar ERP and reporting tools is advantageous
- 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
- Strong project management skills and experience implementing financial process improvements
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with ability to influence all levels of the organization and deliver succinct executive communication
- Ability to lead processes and make independent decisions based on policy guidance
- Self-motivated and committed to driving process improvement initiatives
Benefits
Comp & perks- None explicitly stated
- Relocation package: None
