What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager of Project Accounting position at ThayerMahan?
Job Description
Job Description
Salary :
Join our dynamic and innovative team at ThayerMahan, a world leader in autonomous maritime surveillance and monitoring. Headquartered in Groton, CT, we are a fast-growing, mission-focused, innovative technology company in the Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) space. At ThayerMahan we pride ourselves on fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous growth.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
The Accounting Manager will play a pivotal role in managing and optimizing the financial operations of ThayerMahan Offshore. This position requires a detail-oriented professional with strong leadership skills, expertise in operational accounting, and a commitment to driving financial excellence in a high-growth international company. Reporting directly to the Director of Program Finance with a dotted line to the CFO, the successful candidate will ensure that the organizations accounting processes support its operational and strategic goals effectively. The ideal candidate has a CPA or is in process of getting their CPA.
Establish project-level accounting and finance processes that provide timely and accurate financial information to operations personnel.
Provide day-to-day accounting support including customer invoicing and accounts receivable management.
Provide support to project managers and operations on project cost accounting and profitability.
Train project manager personnel on financial expectations and use of project accounting function within their organization(s).
Review and analyze profitability of projects.
Collaborate with operations on profitability initiatives.
Report operations accounting and finance information to the general finance and accounting team.
Contribute to pricing products and services, as requested.
Forecast capex needs of projects with operations.
Oversee project-level forecasting efforts of operations.
Serve as Unanet accounting software administrator.
Qualifications and Educational Requirements :
Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required. CPA or CMA certification preferred.
3 Years of operations accounting experience
Required Skills :
Strong organizational and management skills.
Proficiency in MS Excel.
Ability to maintain adherence to financial reporting schedules.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across functions and levels.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Skills :
Proficiency in Unanet.
Accounts Receivable Management general knowledge.
High proficiency in Data Analysis Tools.
Familiarity with cost accounting methodologies.
Physical Requirements :
Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and / or quantitative productivity standards.
Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly on telephone.
Ability to come into the office routinely, but not exclusively.
What we Offer :
Competitive salary, comprehensive total rewards package (medical, dental, vision, 401K with employer match), and other great benefits. Opportunity to continue to develop your career at a growing organization.
If you meet the requirements and are ready to make waves with us, apply now!
ThayerMahan is an Equal Opportunity Employer and doesnt discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or other non-merit factor.
