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    Project Accounting Director - Seattle, United States - McKinstry

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    Build the future, spark innovation and align your career with purpose.

    McKinstry is innovating the waste and climate harm out of the built environment and creating lasting impact. Together, we're building a thriving planet.

    Buildings are a leading contributor to the climate crisis, generating nearly 40% of total global energy-related carbon emissions.

    We're making a lasting impact on our industry and within our communities by addressing the climate, affordability and equity crises through:

    renewables and energy services

    engineering and design

    construction and facility services

    To get where we're going, we need big thinkers, problem solvers and collaborative mindsets. Does that sound like you?

    The Opportunity with McKinstry

    We are adding a

    Project Accounting Director

    to our growing Finance and Accounting division in Seattle, Washington.

    In this role, you will lead and direct project accounting function and related financial activities to ensure design and delivery of accurate, timely, useful data and processes that support the optimal financial performance for McKinstry projects.

    You will also d evelop and maintain procedures for reviewing customer contracts and related documents to ensure appropriate content, validity of terms, accuracy and clarity, and conformance with policy and regulations.

    This could involve discussion and negotiation with internal stakeholders and business managers, review of financial terms, and critical analysis of overall business objectives and risk.

    Additionally, some responsibilities you will have include:

    Financial Management


    Recommends and adapts effective enterprise wide, technology-enabled reporting, analysis and processing (ex: billing and general accounting) capabilities to ensure accurate and timely reporting and analysis of relevant financial data.


    Identifies potential areas of strength and or concern in processes that affect project accounting and financial reporting and recommends improvements as needed.

    Manages activities, functions and resources of assigned team(s) to achieve success.


    Collaborates with peers, operations leaders and project leaders to provide accurate, useful and timely financial information, analysis and trends and recommendations to facilitate effective project, division and corporate decision-making.

    Ensures assigned activities meet generally accepted accounting principles.

    Manage the job audit and substantiation activities for public and private clients.

    People Management

    Selects, develops, coaches and manages employees. This includes giving timely, thoughtful performance feedback.

    Consistently and successfully coaches team(s) to outstanding performance.

    Recommends professional training and supports employee career planning.

    Regularly communicates, formally and informally, company and department goals, policies, plans and priorities.

    Develops and maintains a thoughtful talent map and succession plan for the department.

    Business advisor to business unit leaders regarding sales and execution of jobs.

    Build Cross-functional Relationships


    Collaborates with leadership across the company to connect and optimize design and delivery of data and effective processes to support optimal financial performance of McKinstry projects.

    Develops and maintains professional relationships as a valued business partner who is collaborative with a high degree of integrity.

    Participates in and may lead cross-functional committees and teams.

    Develops and promotes cross-functional synergies within all of McKinstry.

    What You Need to Succeed at McKinstry:


    Must have demonstrated proficiency for all the responsibilities of a Finance/Accounting and Project Accounting Manager with experience in project accounting required.

    Proven ability to implement and coach complex problem solving skills with critical thinking mindset.

    Demonstrated progressive success leading and developing skills of assigned teams.

    Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting, or related field or equivalent work experience required. Master's degree preferred.

    Fifteen (15) years of experience in financial management, reporting, processing analysis and decision making required.

    Experience in complex project accounting environments strongly preferred.

    Experience in public accounting preferred.

    Experience in construction industry and/or energy services performance contracting
    preferred.

    CPA or CMA is preferred or significant knowledge of and experience with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

    PeopleFirst Benefits

    When it comes to the basics, we have you covered:

    Competitive pay

    401(k) with employer match and profit-sharing plan

    Paid time off and holidays

    Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision with low or zero deductible options and low out of pocket maximums

    People come first at McKinstry, and we go beyond the basic benefits with:

    Family formation benefits, including adoption and IVF assistance

    Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave

    Transgender inclusive benefits

    Commuter benefits

    Pet insurance

    "Building Good" paid community service time

    Learning and advancement opportunities via McKinstry University

    McKinstry Moves onsite gyms or reimbursement for remote workers

    See benefit plan documents for complete details.


    If you're driven by our vision to build a thriving planet together, McKinstry is the place to build your career.


    T he pay range for this position is $140,300- $211,900 per year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

    Base pay information is based on market location.

    A bonus may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered.

    The McKinstry group of companies are equal opportunity employers.

    We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, race, color, creed, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by law.

    This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to employment, advancement, assignment, and training.

    This commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity is made equally as a social responsibility and as an economic and business necessity.

    McKinstry is a drug-free workplace.

    Employment iscontingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug and alcohol test, complying with the requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act and a Confidentiality Agreement, in addition to successful outcomes of background and reference checks.


    Applicants for this role will only be considered if they possess current US Work Authorization, and do not require employer-sponsored VISA support to begin or remain in this role.

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