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Position: Project Accounting Manager
Seniority Level: Mid-Career to Senior
Industry: Real Estate, Construction, or Infrastructure Project Accounting
Employment Type: Full-time, Salaried
Location: Onsite (Arlington, VA)

Summary of Role
We are seeking a Project Accounting Manager to oversee project-level financial management across a portfolio of development projects. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate project budgeting, forecasting, revenue recognition, and reporting, while supporting project managers and leadership with financial insights. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of GAAP, project-based accounting, and internal controls, and is capable of leading a small team to drive accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in project financials.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee project accounting, including setup, budgeting, forecasting, cost tracking, and revenue recognition

Monitor project expenditures, margins, and profitability, providing variance analyses and KPIs to management

Prepare and review monthly project financial reports for internal and external stakeholders

Collaborate with project managers, operations, and procurement teams to align financial performance with business objectives

Ensure compliance with US GAAP, company policies, and internal controls across project financial processes

Manage billing, invoicing, and collections related to project contracts

Support corporate budgeting and forecasting processes by integrating project-level insights

Supervise and mentor project accounting staff, fostering professional development and strong performance

Implement process improvements and systems to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and visibility of project financials

Support external audits and reporting with project-level documentation and analyses

Qualifications and Requirements

6+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3 years in project or construction/engineering accounting

Strong knowledge of US GAAP and project-based accounting principles (e.g., revenue recognition, percentage-of-completion)

Experience with ERP or project accounting systems (Deltek, NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Yardi, or similar)

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling

Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills

Experience in real estate development, data centers, REITs, or infrastructure industries preferred

CPA or MBA preferred

Prior supervisory or team leadership experience required

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field

Benefits

401(k)

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Schedule

Full-time role with some remote work flexibility