What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Cost Accounting Manager in Wheaton, IL! position at Michael Page?
About Our Client
I am currently partnered with a top private investment firm dedicated to expanding high-speed internet access to various areas, ensuring reliable service for streaming, remote work, gaming, and more.
Due to the company's massive growth, they are looking for a skilled Project Cost Accounting Manager to manage financial operations related to fiber network construction and installations. This role plays a key part in budgeting, cost control, asset management, and compliance, ensuring financial efficiency and accuracy.
Job Description
Project Cost Accounting Manager Responsibilities :
- Oversee project budgets, tracking expenses to maintain financial alignment.
- Analyze costs, identify discrepancies, and recommend corrective actions.
- Work closely with project teams to manage Construction in Progress (CIP) and ensure proper capitalization upon project completion.
- Provide financial insights and reports to leadership.
- Assess financial risks associated with project changes and propose mitigation strategies.
- Maintain accurate records of company-owned assets, including acquisitions, transfers, and disposals.
- Ensure asset details such as costs, locations, and service dates are correctly documented.
- Monitor capital expenditures and ensure they align with budget approvals.
- Conduct physical asset audits and streamline asset management processes.
- Ensure adherence to accounting regulations, internal policies, and industry standards.
- Support audit processes by preparing fixed asset and financial documentation.
- Maintain grant-related records, budgets, and supporting documentation.
- Track spending and project progress to ensure compliance with funding requirements.
- Assist with state and federal grant audits.
- Identify opportunities to improve cost tracking, reporting, and capital accounting work flows.
- Implement automation and technology solutions to enhance efficiency.
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related industry
- 6 years of relevant accounting experience in relevant industries.
- Experience using different accounting softwares.
- Experience with C.F.R. Part 200
- Process improvement experience.
- Competitive compensation structure and bonus package
- Flexible working environment
- Opportunity to be apart of a stable and well-known growing organization
- Top training and mentorship from senior leadership
- Fast career progression
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
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Mia Quinn
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