Responsible for leading and managing a team of Project Accountants to support the AECOM UK &amp; Ireland business. Ensuring accurate project accounting is achieved and in compliance with relevant GAAP (US/UK/IFRS), regulatory practices and company policies and procedures.    The Project Accounting team are responsible for the financial administration of AECOM projects with a C3 risk classification. The Project Accountant will have a significant volume of projects with an estimated portfolio value of approximately $20m. The Project Accountant will have an assigned end market and assist operations teams from project set up to project closure. The Project Accountant will have responsibility for project revenue recognition, including month end close activities, interacting with operational teams. Primary responsibilities align with the use of Oracle and AECOM systems and ensure company compliance with SOX. The Team Lead will line manage a growing team of approximately 15 Project Accountants. Key Responsibilities  - Line Management  o Supervision, motivation and guidance of Project Accounting team members  o Mentor and develop Project Accountants, driving effective team performance &amp; engagement  o Promote a positive team culture  o Manage team resource levels and minimize voluntary turnover  - Interface with Business  o Develop strong working relationships and communicate effectively with UK&amp;I Operational Finance  Team  o Work alongside other towers operating within the GBS, representing the local Project Accounting  function   o Provide advice and support to UK&amp;I operational teams where required  - Project Financial Support  o Oversee the financial reporting of projects, ensuring financial accuracy and prudent accounting  treatment is performed by the Project Accountants   o Understand Project Accountant workload and ensure project updates are processed efficiently  o Escalate complex/material project issues to the UK&amp;I Operational Finance team  - Manage Project Accounting Month end close  o Ensure Project Accountants complete month end trackers accurately to ensure correct revenue  recognition  o Meet month end deadlines to ensure timely reporting and posting of adjustments  o Drive the Project Accounting team to follow up on month end revenue events to ensure that  appropriate updates are made to the system.  - Consistency &amp; Standardisation of Process  o Ensure consistent application of accounting standards across Project Accountants  o Support and execute standard processes within the Project Accounting team  o Ensure compliance with SOX and internal delegations of authority (DOA) requirements.  o Document processes and ensure that financial operational activities are executed and delivered as  per the standards set by the company  - Ensure compliance with SOX and internal delegations of authority (DOA) / approval matrix requirements. - Internal and external audit support as and when required - Special projects and other duties as assigned  Specific Skills Required  - Ability to manage and motivate a diverse workforce  - Strong interpersonal and communication skills  - Background in Finance  - Experience of project accounting / Oracle desirable, preferably in a multinational  - Demonstrable experience operating in a complex, fast paced, international business environment - Fluent in Romanian, English (oral and written)Strong analytical &amp; problem solving skills essential  - Ability to manage details but also understand the “big picture” - Identifies and executes initiatives and continuous improvements - Extensive operations interface and collaboration  Person Specification (Attributes)  - Collaborative and engaging in style and embraces a “best for business” mindset  - Ethical  - Well organised with strong time management skills and the ability to prioritise  - Must be pro-active and demonstrate ability to see things through to the end  - Ability to be resourceful, hands on and work both independently and as part of high-performing team

AECOM is the world&rsquo;s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle &ndash; from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Project Accounting Team Lead

Responsible for leading and managing a team of Project Accountants to support the AECOM UK &amp; Ireland business.&nbsp;Ensuring accurate project accounting is achieved and in compliance with relevant GAAP (US/UK/IFRS), regulatory&nbsp;practices and company policies and procedures. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Project Accounting team are responsible for the financial administration of AECOM projects with a C3 risk&nbsp;classification. The Project Accountant will have a significant volume of projects with an estimated portfolio value of&nbsp;approximately $20m. The Project Accountant will have an assigned end market and assist operations teams from project&nbsp;set up to project closure. The Project Accountant will have responsibility for project revenue recognition, including month&nbsp;end close activities, interacting with operational teams. Primary responsibilities align with the use of Oracle and AECOM&nbsp;systems and ensure company compliance with SOX.&nbsp;The Team Lead will line manage a growing team of approximately 15 Project Accountants.&nbsp;Key Responsibilities&nbsp; - Line Management&nbsp; o Supervision, motivation and guidance of Project Accounting team members&nbsp; o Mentor and develop Project Accountants, driving effective team performance &amp; engagement&nbsp; o Promote a positive team culture&nbsp; o Manage team resource levels and minimize voluntary turnover&nbsp;&nbsp;- Interface with Business&nbsp; o Develop strong working relationships and communicate effectively with UK&amp;I Operational Finance&nbsp; Team&nbsp; o Work alongside other towers operating within the GBS, representing the local Project Accounting&nbsp; function &nbsp; o Provide advice and support to UK&amp;I operational teams where required&nbsp;&nbsp;- Project Financial Support&nbsp; o Oversee the financial reporting of projects, ensuring financial accuracy and prudent accounting&nbsp; treatment is performed by the Project Accountants &nbsp; o Understand Project Accountant workload and ensure project updates are processed efficiently&nbsp; o Escalate complex/material project issues to the UK&amp;I Operational Finance team&nbsp;&nbsp;- Manage Project Accounting Month end close&nbsp; o Ensure Project Accountants complete month end trackers accurately to ensure correct revenue&nbsp; recognition&nbsp; o Meet month end deadlines to ensure timely reporting and posting of adjustments&nbsp; o Drive the Project Accounting team to follow up on month end revenue events to ensure that&nbsp; appropriate updates are made to the system.&nbsp;&nbsp;- Consistency &amp; Standardisation of Process&nbsp; o Ensure consistent application of accounting standards across Project Accountants&nbsp; o Support and execute standard processes within the Project Accounting team&nbsp; o Ensure compliance with SOX and internal delegations of authority (DOA) requirements.&nbsp; o Document processes and ensure that financial operational activities are executed and delivered as&nbsp; per the standards set by the company&nbsp;&nbsp;- Ensure compliance with SOX and internal delegations of authority (DOA) / approval matrix requirements.&nbsp;- Internal and external audit support as and when required&nbsp;- Special projects and other duties as assigned&nbsp;&nbsp;Specific Skills Required&nbsp; - Ability to manage and motivate a diverse workforce&nbsp; - Strong interpersonal and communication skills&nbsp; - Background in Finance&nbsp; - Experience of project accounting / Oracle desirable, preferably in a multinational&nbsp; - Demonstrable experience operating in a complex, fast paced, international business environment - Fluent in Romanian, English (oral and written)Strong analytical &amp; problem solving skills essential&nbsp; - Ability to manage details but also understand the “big picture” - Identifies and executes initiatives and continuous improvements - Extensive operations interface and collaboration&nbsp;&nbsp;Person Specification (Attributes)&nbsp; - Collaborative and engaging in style and embraces a “best for business” mindset&nbsp; - Ethical&nbsp; - Well organised with strong time management skills and the ability to prioritise&nbsp; - Must be pro-active and demonstrate ability to see things through to the end&nbsp; - Ability to be resourceful, hands on and work both independently and as part of high-performing team&nbsp;

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