PBK · 6 hours ago
Project Accounting Manager
Houston, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
7+ years expPBK is seeking an experienced Project Accounting Manager to lead, train, and support the project accounting team while overseeing the financial health and budget performance of architectural projects. This role ensures accurate, consistent project accounting and billing practices and partners closely with Project Managers and leadership to support successful project delivery.
ArchitectureCivil EngineeringConsulting
Responsibilities
Lead, mentor, and train the project accounting team to ensure consistent application of firm standards and best practices
Provide onboarding, coaching, and ongoing support for project accounting staff
Serve as a subject matter expert for complex project accounting and billing questions
Promote collaboration and consistency across offices and teams
Oversee the full project accounting lifecycle from project setup through closeout
Review monthly client billings, including AIA billing, percentage of construction billing, lump sum, time & materials, and reimbursables
Ensure billings align with contract terms, budgets, and firm procedures
Review consultant invoices for budget and policy compliance
Periodically review project financial health, including fee utilization, labor tracking, and performance to approved budgets
Support Project Managers in understanding project financial status and budget alignment
Assist with resolving budget variances and billing issues
Establish and maintain consistent project accounting, billing, and reporting practices across projects and offices
Perform quality reviews of project financial reports and billing documentation
Support month-end close activities related to project accounting
Partner with Project Managers to support project setup, billing schedules, and contract requirements
Provide guidance to PMs on project accounting processes and Deltek Vantagepoint usage
Serve as a liaison between project teams and accounting to ensure clear communication
Lead project accounting training and best practices within Deltek Vantagepoint
Assist in documenting, refining, and improving project accounting procedures and workflows
Support system enhancements related to project accounting and billing
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
7+ years of project accounting experience in an architectural or engineering firm
Strong working knowledge of architectural project billing, WIP accounting, and budget management
Advanced proficiency with Deltek Vantagepoint
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Preferred
Experience supporting multi-office or national A/E firms
Experience developing and training teams
Company
PBK
PBK is an architecture and engineering firm that offers design and consulting services for public and private sectors.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2020-07-23Acquired
Leadership Team
Dan Boggio
Founder, President and CEO
Roy Montalbano
President
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