Finance, Project Accounting Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $100,000 - $145,000

The Project Accounting Manager plays a critical role in aligning financial oversight with project execution. This position ensures the financial success of the firms architecture and engineering (A&E) projects by partnering with project managers, principals, and finance staff. The ideal candidate brings a strong understanding of project lifecycles, hands-on accounting experience, and the ability to lead, streamline, and continuously improve project financial processes.

About You

Were looking for someone with :

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in project accounting in an A&E, construction, or professional services environment.
• Deep understanding of A&E project structures, billing methodologies (T&M, fixed fee, cost-plus), and contractual compliance.
• Proficient in ERP systems such as Deltek Vision / Vantagepoint / BST.
• Advanced Excel skills, including financial modeling and data analysis.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage priorities in a deadline-driven, collaborative environment.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Able to facilitate effective communication among cross-functional teams and leadership groups.
• Supervises a team of remote Project Accountants and Senior Project Accountants.
• Lead and mentor the project accounting team, including onboarding, training, and conducting performance evaluations.
• Operates with a high degree of independence and accountability, aligned with strategic priorities from the Finance Team and Business Group leadership.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Able to facilitate effective communication among cross-functional teams and leadership groups.

To thrive in this position, you may also have these qualifications :

About the Role

In this position, youll work with a highly collaborative team to :

Location

This is a hybrid position based in our Bellevue office. We are also open to candidates who are based out of Seattle.

About Osborn

Osborn Consulting is an employee-owned consulting firm providing civil engineering, landscape architecture, and urban design on public projects across Washington state. The power of these public projects surrounds our daily lives, from the sidewalks we stroll to visit our neighborhood park, to the confidence in knowing our homes are safe from flooding when heavy rain comes. Our team develops strong foundations of trust with cities, counties, and agencies to achieve more resilient and more sustainable communities.

We have grown strategically over the last 20 years from a firm of one to a team of more than 100 motivated, hard-working, and creative individuals. Working for Osborn provides you the chance to learn new skills, follow your passions, and have fun along the way!

What We Offer

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee health, performance, success, and ownership. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles are eligible for limited benefits.)

The expected compensation range for this position for employees based in the Bellevue / Seattle area is $100,000 - $145,000 annually and is dependent upon skills, experience, education and geographical location.

What We Value

Our new team member will be someone who aligns with our core values of Professionalism & Responsibility, Collaboration &Creativity, Health & Well-Being, Laughter & Fun, Relationships & Respect, Growth & Exploration.

Our Diversity and Inclusion

Osborn is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture.

If you are an individual with a disability and needassistancecompleting the online application, please call 425-451-4009. Please leave a message and a member of our People Operations team will return your call within three business days. Alternatively, an email may be sent tohr@osbornconsulting.com. Applicant Accommodation should be included in thesubject line of the email. Please note that this phone number and email are only for those individuals who would like to requestan accommodationto apply for a job.

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