The Project Accounting Manager / Assistant Controller partners closely with senior finance leadership to support day-to-day accounting and financial management activities. This role plays a key part in overseeing project-based accounting, financial reporting, and operational support within a deadline-driven environment. The position will work cross-functionally to ensure accurate financial data and provide insights to support business decisions.

Key Responsibilities

Project & Cost Accounting

• Track and maintain detailed cost information across projects, including labor, materials, equipment, and third-party services
• Evaluate project performance by comparing budgeted costs to actual results and analyzing profitability
• Assist with forecasting project costs and estimating remaining expenditures
• Collaborate with operational leaders to provide financial visibility into project performance

Billing & Revenue Tracking

• Support revenue recognition processes using percentage-of-completion methodologies
• Monitor billing activity, including progress billings, retainage balances, and contract modifications
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure accurate and timely invoicing

Financial Reporting & Close

• Contribute to monthly and annual close processes
• Prepare project-level reporting, including work-in-progress schedules and margin analysis
• Perform account reconciliations and ensure accuracy of financial records
• Assist with external reporting requirements, including audits and lender-related requests

Cash Flow & Internal Controls

• Monitor receivables, collections, and outstanding balances
• Assist in cash flow planning and forecasting activities
• Support the development and enforcement of internal controls across financial processes
• Ensure adherence to established policies and procedures

Payroll & Compliance

• Review payroll-related activity, including labor allocation and associated costs
• Assist with indirect tax filings and support insurance and compliance-related audits