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Director of Project and Asset Accounting, Data…
- Robert Half Finance & Accounting (Chicago, IL)
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Description
The salary range for this position is up to $190,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]
You know what’s awesome? PTO. You know what else is awesome? A high-paying job that respects your work-life balance so you can enjoy your PTO. This role has perks that are unmatched by its competitors. Plus, this position doubles as a fast-track career advancement opportunity as they prefer to promote from within.
Job Summary
The Director of Project and Asset Accounting, Data Analytics as a part of Accounting Centers of Excellence (COEs) is responsible for leading the project and asset accounting functions while leveraging data analytics and automation to drive financial insights, operational efficiency, and strategic decision-making.
Job Description:
+ Oversee project accounting (CapEx and OpEx), ensuring accurate tracking, cost allocations, and capitalization of project expenditures in compliance with U.S. GAAP.
+ Manage fixed asset accounting, including asset capitalization, depreciation schedules, impairment assessments, and disposals.
+ Manage intangible asset accounting, including capitalization, amortization schedules, impairment assessments, and divestitures / disposals.
+ Lead lease accounting under ASC 842, ensuring accurate lease classification, right-of-use asset accounting, and financial disclosures.
+ Collaborate with project management, finance, and operations teams to improve capital expenditure tracking and financial controls.
+ Mineral Reserve reporting (S-K 1300) finance support analytics and commentary
+ Properties & Facilities reporting finance support analytics and commentary
+ Sustainability & Environmental reporting finance support analytics and commentary
+ Support account receivable aging analysis and allowance for doubtful accounts analysis through the leveraging / addition of credit assessment, past due history, collections status, etc.
+ Maintain compliance with U.S. GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), and corporate accounting policies.
+ Develop and implement internal controls to ensure financial accuracy and mitigate risk in project and asset accounting.
+ Support internal and external audits, ensuring proper documentation and adherence to regulatory requirements.
+ Lead process improvement initiatives to enhance financial reporting accuracy, efficiency, and consistency.
+ Utilize data tools such as Power Query, Power BI, Alteryx, and Python to develop financial models, automate reporting, and generate actionable insights.
+ Improve data governance and system integration to enhance financial reporting accuracy, accessibility, and automation.
+ Provide data analytics and reporting support across finance, shared services, and accounting to drive strategic decision-making and operational efficiency.
Requirements
Qualifications and Skills
+ Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA preferred.
+ 10+ years of relevant experience in project accounting, fixed assets, lease accounting, or corporate financial reporting.
+ Strong technical expertise in U.S. GAAP, ASC 842, fixed asset management, and capital project accounting.
+ Proficiency with data analytics, automation, and reporting tools such as Power BI, Alteryx, and Python.
+ Experience in finance shared services, corporate accounting, or enterprise financial reporting.
+ Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
+ Ability to translate complex financial data into strategic business insights for senior leadership.
To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]
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