Project Accounting Manager

About Us:

QISG leverages Quanta’s comprehensive resources to deliver collaborative solutions for our partners' energy infrastructure needs. We use in-house talent, expertise and resources to plan, design, engineer, manage, conduct maintenance on and construct projects.

Our turnkey service capabilities provide our customers with efficiency, consistency, attention to detail and safe execution. The QISG team brings together Engineering, Safety, Quality, Material Procurement, QA/QC, Right-of-Way Acquisition, Scheduling, Environmental Planning, Permitting, Title and Land Management expertise that ensure outstanding results for our clients.

About this Role:

The Project Accounting Manager is responsible for the execution, coordination, and oversight of project-level accounting activities within the region. This role bridges project-level accounting operations and regional financial management, serving as the primary liaison between Project Managers, project controls personnel, and regional finance leadership. The Project Accounting Manager ensures compliance with company policies, contractual obligations, and generally accepted accounting principles while delivering accurate and timely financial reporting. This position reports directly to the Regional Controller.

What You'll Do:

Project Accounting & Controls

Oversee and perform specialized project accounting functions including revenue recognition using percentage of completion accounting, budget tracking, invoicing, payables, receivables, and project closeout

Review and analyze project financial data to ensure accuracy, compliance, and alignment with contractual requirements

Coordinate project setup and closeout activities, including fee and budget entry, contract documentation, and administration

Provide detailed analysis and reporting on project status within an established system of project controls, including work breakdown structure (WBS), schedule, and budget/cost

Utilize earned value management (EVM) techniques to understand relationships between planned work, executed work, and actual costs

Analyze schedule logic and conduct critical-path reviews, including what-if scenario analysis

Prepare, validate, and maintain cost estimates, baseline budgets, work package agreements, and monthly cost variance reports

Financial Reporting & Analysis

Assist in monthly financial reporting and analysis, including project reviews and contributions to regional consolidated deliverables

Advise regional and project management on financial performance of projects, identifying risks and opportunities

Audit compliance with contractual requirements, including invoicing and reporting format, revenue and cash projections, and financial quality control

Support regional resource pool cost analysis, overhead tracking, and annual budget/forecast activities

Stakeholder Collaboration

Serve as the centralized point of contact for internal and external business partners on project accounting matters

Assist Project Managers and Assistant Project Managers daily with project accounting-related inquiries and financial issues resolution

Team with technical staff, project leads, and managers to make recommendations that influence key decisions within project controls scope

Support the Regional Controller and regional leadership with special projects and financial analysis as needed

Interface with external auditors and corporate reporting groups for projects within the region

Evaluate contract commercial and financial terms in support of project bid activities

Compliance & Governance

Ensure adherence to internal standards, policies, procedures, and SOX compliance requirements

Utilize information management, access controls management, configuration management, and risk management processes to support project teams

Perform special projects and complete other duties as assigned

What You'll Bring:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

Minimum of 4 years of experience within the Accounting/Finance function

Minimum of 2 years of project accounting experience

Experience working within an ERP system

CPA certification preferred

Master's degree in Business Administration or professional accounting preferred

4+ years of project accounting experience, preferably in engineering, construction, or energy sectors

Experience working within JD Edwards (JDE)

Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), percentage of completion accounting, and SOX compliance requirements

Knowledge of financial and accounting reporting systems and ERP platforms

Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements, and projections

Strong analytical skills with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization

Self-starter who can work independently while supporting the needs of the team

Effective time management skills with ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously

Ability to produce quality deliverables within tight timeframes

Travel - Up to 20%, or as project needs require

What You'll Get:

QISG Benefits Highlights

Competitive Compensation

Comprehensive Health Coverage - Multiple Medical, dental & vision plans with 100% preventive care

24/7 telehealth (Teladoc)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Company-funded HSA and pre-tax savings options

401(k) Retirement Plan

No-cost Short- and Long-term Disability

Employer-paid basic Life & AD&D Insurance

Paid Time off (PTO) and 10 Paid Holidays

Paid Parental leave

Education Reimbursement and Professional Development

Employee discount program and optional insurance offerings:

Identity Theft Protection

Accident Insurance

Voluntary Life (spouse and child)

Critical Illness

Hospital Indemnity

Pet Insurance

We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.