Project Accounting Manager

PBK is seeking an experienced Project Accounting Manager to lead, train, and support the project accounting team while overseeing the financial health and budget performance of architectural projects. This role ensures accurate, consistent project accounting and billing practices and partners closely with Project Managers and leadership to support successful project delivery.

 

Your Impact:

Team Leadership & Training

• Lead, mentor, and train the project accounting team to ensure consistent application of firm standards and best practices
• Provide onboarding, coaching, and ongoing support for project accounting staff
• Serve as a subject matter expert for complex project accounting and billing questions
• Promote collaboration and consistency across offices and teams

Project Accounting & Billing Oversight

• Oversee the full project accounting lifecycle from project setup through closeout
• Review monthly client billings, including AIA billing, percentage of construction billing, lump sum, time & materials, and reimbursables
• Ensure billings align with contract terms, budgets, and firm procedures
• Review consultant invoices for budget and policy compliance

Project Financial Health & Budget Performance

• Periodically review project financial health, including fee utilization, labor tracking, and performance to approved budgets
• Support Project Managers in understanding project financial status and budget alignment
• Assist with resolving budget variances and billing issues

Quality Control & Consistency

• Establish and maintain consistent project accounting, billing, and reporting practices across projects and offices
• Perform quality reviews of project financial reports and billing documentation
• Support month-end close activities related to project accounting

Collaboration with Project Teams

• Partner with Project Managers to support project setup, billing schedules, and contract requirements
• Provide guidance to PMs on project accounting processes and Deltek Vantagepoint usage
• Serve as a liaison between project teams and accounting to ensure clear communication

Systems & Process Improvement

• Lead project accounting training and best practices within Deltek Vantagepoint
• Assist in documenting, refining, and improving project accounting procedures and workflows
• Support system enhancements related to project accounting and billing

Here's What You'll Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 7+ years of project accounting experience in an architectural or engineering firm
• Strong working knowledge of architectural project billing, WIP accounting, and budget management
• Advanced proficiency with Deltek Vantagepoint
• Excellent communication and organizational skills

Here's How You'll Stand Out:

• Experience supporting multi-office or national A/E firms
• Experience developing and training teams