Overview:

UES is a privately held, rapidly growing engineering and consulting firm with nearly six decades of experience in geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing, building code compliance, threshold inspections and environmental consulting. With more than 3,800 professionals across 80+ branches in high growth markets in the U.S., UES consults on projects of all sizes for public and private clients in industries ranging from transportation and healthcare to commercial, residential, and education.

Experienced and proven, UES is considered a pioneer of the industry and stands at the forefront of emerging technology and best practices. Our work includes public and private clients, as well as public-private partnerships, and consists of projects ranging from transportation and infrastructure to aviation and aerospace. Our engineers, geologists, certified inspectors, scientists, and drillers offer an unwavering commitment to excellence, approaching each project with the knowledge that precision, professionalism, and creative solutions are what drive success and cultivate enduring client relationships.

As UES continues to grow, it’s critical that we have a defined set of values that guide us like a north star. These values need to demonstrate who we are as a company and what we believe. STRIVE stands for Safety, Teamwork, Responsiveness, Integrity, Value, and Excellence.

Summary

The Senior Manager of Project and Cost Accounting is responsible for supporting the governance and consistent implementation of our project accounting methodology aligned to US GAAP for organization’s new ERP solution. This role will work with the Finance teams implementing the new ERP solution and assist with each implementation at our various sites around the US, including leading data validation and functional training for finance processes such as Accounts receivable, accounts payable, invoicing and revenue generation.

This role will interface between the controllership functions and the integration team to ensure appropriate processes and controls are implemented within the ERP and develop communications to the Executive Management Team on weekly operating performance while driving the operational aspects of the planning process. This role will have significant interaction with finance and operations, driving operational improvements grounded in the financial and operational analysis.

The successful candidate will join a team committed to excellence, continuous improvement, and member development. This person will enjoy developing solid business relationships with their counterparts in the, operations, and quality roles to facilitate collaboration and knowledge sharing. Through those roles, this position will play a key role in providing impartial financial analysis and guidance, decision support, and development of financial acumen across the operations team and quality teams.

Please note that the duties below may vary based on the changing needs of the company.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop consistencies in application of project accounting and cost methodologies in the ERP system

• Define project accounting methodologies that allow for flexibility based on project contract variances

• Continuous monitoring of incurred time and expenses, comparing accuracy against the established project budgets, across UES businesses.

• Post implementation, review project labor, expense, and subcontract charges with Project Managers for accuracy and appropriateness.

• Monitor accuracy of the estimates to complete against initial budgets and time incurred

• Create and implement processes to improve financial accuracy and efficiency

• Work with project accounting teams to ensure compliance with accounting policies and procedures

• Development of KPI reporting for monthly analysis

• Identify potential issues and coordinate issue resolution/problem solving with other functional teams

• General ledger reconciliation responsibility including all project related accounts

• Monthly analysis of work in progress, progress billing, and accounts receivable

• Participates in the annual budgeting process

• Drive the development of procedures and controls that ensure meaningful and reliable project reporting

• Prepare for and participate in internal and external reviews and audits

• Create new processes to improve financial efficiency

• Supervision of Project Accountants

• Work with project accounting teams to ensure compliance with accounting policies and procedures

• Such other duties as assigned from time-to-time

• Travel is approximately 50%, depending on work location

Qualifications

• At least 10+ years of experience in finance

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, management information systems, or similar discipline

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) (preferred)

• Master’s in finance or similar discipline (preferred)

• Experience in project and costing methodologies

• Solid understanding of financial statements and GAAP accounting principles

• Experience in implementation and exposure to project management

• Experience in ERP, preferably Deltek and Vantage Point

• Excellent verbal, communication, and written communication skills

• Professional integrity and discretion in handling confidential information

• Highly organized and detail-oriented

• Ability to manage multiple projects with competing and tight deadlines

• Positive attitude and strong work ethic

• Experience in the AEC, Field Services, or construction sector is desired, but not required

Mission

We are trusted engineering partners enabling the construction community through responsive, expert problem solving.

We strive to be the leading environmental, inspection, testing and engineering firm by ensuring the safety, integrity, and sustainability of our community's land, foundations, and structures from development to redevelopment.

EEOC Statement

UES is committed to embracing diversity, equity and inclusion to create a workplace that welcomes and thrives on the unique experiences, perspectives and contributions of all team members. UES is bringing the best people and most diverse talent forward to drive growth, innovate and think bigger!

Who We Are:

UES provides essential engineering services for some of the most prominent and significant projects in the nation. Our team members, from our drillers to administrative staff, contribute directly to projects that transform communities. With some of the greatest talent in Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Materials Testing and Inspection, Code Compliance, Environmental, Occupational Health & Safety, and Building Envelope, we are committed to delivering groundbreaking solutions for our clients. At the core of our success is our team members who make it all possible. We know that the projects we deliver are only as good as our people, which is why we offer enriching opportunities for career growth at every level.

Growing in Excellence

As the #1 fastest growing AEC firm on The Zweig Group's Hot Firm list in 2021, UES is poised to lead our industry into the future. As we evolve from a one-man operation to a company spanning 75 branches and 3,500 employees, we’re looking for enthusiastic talent to launch their careers and grow along with us.

Why Work at UES?

We value the individual contributions of our employees, and we show this through providing great benefits. Please ask your recruiter what benefits plans apply to you.

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EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran Universal Engineering Sciences is a Drug-Free Workplace. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Team: Finance & Accounting

Work Type: Full-Time

Location Type: onsite