Project Accounting Manager

Company Overview:

Stromberg Garrigan & Associates, Inc., (SGA) (www.s-ga.com) is a multi-discipline landscape architecture and urban design firm with affiliated practices in architecture and green infrastructure technology. Their firm is a national leader in urban and community revitalization specializing in brownfields redevelopment planning and resiliency design, with an emphasis on physical project implementation. SGA projects are geographically diverse ranging from major urban centers including the cities of New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Norfolk to smaller cities and towns located throughout the Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, and Rocky Mountain regions. Market sectors include mixed-use and urban infill development, resiliency planning and waterfront revitalization, adaptive reuse of historical and industrial structures, urban plazas, parks, and public spaces.

Role Overview:

Reporting to the COO, the Project Accounting Manager will support SGA including multi-entity and multi-location support. This person will oversee the day-to-day accounting function including but not limited to accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll. The ideal candidate will have comprehensive business accounting experience for a consultative service- based business operation or extensive experience with revenue recognition and work in progress accruals.

As a Project Accounting Manager, you will play a critical role in the organization’s financial success and growth. With opportunities for advancement and skill development, this position offers a clear path for professional growth within the organization. SGA is committed to providing their employees with the training, mentorship, and resources they need to achieve their career goals and advance within the company.

Job Responsibilities:

Revenue Cycle Management

Oversee and manage all aspects of the revenue cycle process, including invoicing, billing, collections, and financial reporting for multi-company clients and consultants.
Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure accurate and efficient revenue cycle management.
Monitor revenue cycle metrics and KPIs to identify areas for improvement and take corrective action as needed.
Collaborate with other departments, such as project management, operations, and finance, to ensure accurate and timely revenue recognition.
Stay up to date on changes in construction regulations and billing requirements that may affect the revenue cycle process.
Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards related to revenue cycle management.
Analyze revenue cycle data to identify trends and make recommendations for process improvements.
Develop and maintain relationships with clients, subcontractors, and other external stakeholders to facilitate the revenue cycle process.
Participate in strategic planning and budgeting processes to ensure revenue cycle goals align with organizational objectives.

Other Accounting Responsibilities:

Process monthly payroll allocations and accruals (including direct/indirect labor cost split)
Preparation monthly financial statements for SGA and subsidiaries for review and conduct P&L and BS review as part of month end close.
Work with leadership and advisory consultant team on EOM financial planning reporting, company books cleanup, EOM closeout, and quality control review.
Support business operations monthly KPI metrics reporting, cash flow management analytics and short and long-term forecast modeling.
Evaluation of inventory accounting for subsidiary and posting of correcting adjustments as required.
Sales tax return preparation for subsidiary
Tracking and posting of other intercompany items
Calculation of intercompany allocations and posting of invoices

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree (minimum) in accounting. It is desirable, but not necessary, for candidates to also hold a degree(s) in business administration, communications, mathematics, or related field.
Effective time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines.

Proficiencies:

English fluency (writing, speaking).
High proficiency in Intuit Quickbooks, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Outlook.
Familiarity with Microsoft Teams
General knowledge and demonstrated experience managing consultant service-based project management, accounting, CRM and billing/collections software platforms.
Excellent eye for detail.
Strong analytical skills.