Job Description

Why CDM Smith?
CDM Smith provides lasting and integrated solutions in water, environment, transportation, energy and facilities to public and private clients worldwide. As a full-service consulting, engineering, construction, and operations firm, we deliver exceptional client service, quality results and enduring value across the entire project life cycle.


Job Description
CDM Smith is seeking a Manager, Accounting to join our Corporate Finance team. This individual manages revenue and expense recognition and balance sheet reconciliations in coordination with business unit finance and project management functions. Responsible for the accuracy of the balance sheet and all revenue and expense recognition for the business units assigned.

Manages and performs reviews, interpretations, and verifications of client project revenues to ensure accuracy of financial information in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Responsible for the accurate accounting of all revenue recognition for assigned business units.
Manages and performs analyses of the firms direct and indirect operating expenses, actual to budget cost variances, and cost trends of basic to high complexity to verify that revenues and expenses and related financial data is appropriately recorded in general ledger.
Manages asset, liability, and capital account entries. Resolves financial discrepancies by providing guidance in the reconciliation process. Responsible for the accuracy of the balance sheet.
Manages day-to-day activity of accounting staff. Provides feedback on performance appraisals. Manages the development and training of staff. Approves paid time off requests (PTO) and ensures human resources policies are followed.
Performs other duties as required.


Minimum Qualifications


Skills and Abilities
Expert knowledge of accounting practices and principles.
Expert knowledge and ability to use Microsoft Excel and other related Microsoft office products.
Ability to communicate in a clear and concise fashion.
Ability to influence at all levels throughout the firm.


Bachelor's degree.
8 years of related experience.

Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands


Preferred Qualifications
MBA or Masters degree in finance preferred.
Public accounting (Big 4 or Large Regional) highly preferred.
Experience with ASC842 and stock-based compensation.
Experience with Workiva a plus.
Oracle Cloud (i.e. Fusion) experience is a plus.


Job Site Location
Massachusetts - Boston


Assignment Category
Fulltime-Regular


Amount of Travel Required
0%


EEO Statement
We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, citizenship status, genetics, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.


Agency Disclaimer
All vendors must have a signed CDM Smith Placement Agreement from the CDM Smith Recruitment Center Manager to receive payment for your placement. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of the CDM Smith staff will not be considered binding terms. All unsolicited resumes sent to CDM Smith and any resume submitted to any employee outside of CDM Smith Recruiting Center Team (RCT) will be considered property of CDM Smith. CDM Smith will not be held liable to pay a placement fee.


Business Unit
COR


Group
COR


CDM Smith Employment Type
Regular