Project Accounting Manager

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The Project Accounting Manager is responsible for supporting the development and oversight of the corporate back-office day-to-day accounting operations for Quanta Services’ capital expansion projects during the construction phase. This role supports leading the project accounting function, coordinates the work of the project accountants and accounts payable staff. She/he supports the determination of proper cost classification and capitalization, the management of intercompany processes, and maintaining accurate and timely financial reporting.

The Project Accounting Manager works cross-functionally with Project Controls, Treasury, Tax, and Quanta’s Operating Units to ensure financial integrity, adherence to U.S. GAAP, and compliance with internal controls and corporate policies.

• Supervise and perform day-to-day project accounting activities, including accounts payable processing, cost coding, capitalization, and intercompany transactions.
• Manage and oversee the work of Project Accountants and A/P clerks, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Oversee and/or plays an integral role in the capitalization process including monthly capital vs. expense analysis, fixed asset setup, WIP review, and asset transfers to operating units upon project completion.
• Prepare or review/approve intercompany billings, account reconciliations, roll forwards and journal entries, including profit elimination entries, ensuring proper documentation and accuracy in consolidated reporting.
• Coordinate the preparation of monthly project accruals, review open POs, vendor correspondence, and unbilled cost estimates.
• Ensure accuracy of cost forecasting inputs by working closely with Project Controls and FP&A and provide key financial insights to leadership.
• Support the development and maintenance of standardized accounting procedures, controls, and reporting templates for construction project operations.
• Prepare and/or review variance analysis and financial statements for capital projects.
• Partner with Project Controls to support PO issuance, approval workflows, vendor management, and commitment tracking.
• Support Treasury and Project Controls in developing cash forecasts and managing project-level funding requirements.
• Work closely with Tax to ensure proper sales/use tax treatment, exemption certificate management, and capitalization of eligible tax amounts.
• Serve as key point of contact for internal and external auditors for project-related accounting topics.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including process automation, workflow enhancements, and internal control strengthening.
• Ensure that all responsibilities adhere to Sarbanes-Oxley internal control requirements.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including capital projects or manufacturing accounting
• Experience supervising accounting staff
• Strong working knowledge of US GAAP
• ERP experience required (JDE preferred)

Preferred Education and Experience

• Master’s degree in accounting or finance
• Experience in manufacturing or industrial environments
• Experience with capital projects, intercompany billing and consolidation processes
• OneStream experience is preferred
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

Required Licenses/Certifications

• Professional Accounting Certification (CPA or Chartered Accountant) strongly preferred

Preferred Licenses/Certifications

• N/A

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position supervises Project Accountants and Accounts Payable personnel supporting capital project accounting activities. The Project Accounting Manager is expected to coach, mentor, and develop these individuals while also collaborating with cross-functional teams including Project Controls, Tax, Treasury, and Operating Units accounting teams.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

Travels: No

Percent of time: 10%

Overnight required: Yes  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

If one-third of the time – “seldom” or “occasionally” If one-third to two-thirds of the time or more occasionally to frequently” If more than two-thirds of the time – “constantly”]

• Stationary Position - Seldom
• Pushing/Pulling/Reaching - N/A
• Climb - N/A
• Kneel - N/A
• Grab - N/A
• Bend - N/A
• Lift/carry over - Less than 5 LBS
• Vision - N/A
• Hearing - N/A

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Wet or Humid - N/A
• Working near or on moving mechanical parts - N/A
• Working near or on heavy machinery - N/A
• Working in high places - N/A
• Exposed to fumes or airborne particles - N/A
• Exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals - N/A
• Frequency of working in outdoor weather conditions - N/A
• Work with Electricity - N/A
• Work with explosives - N/A
• Work on or near a source of radiation - N/A
• Loud noise conditions (above 87dB) - N/A
• Other Environmental Factors including weather conditions - N/A

Note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, working conditions, physical demands, and activities my change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

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