Senior Project Accountant - Construction

From the inception of a project through to completion and beyond, Turner & Townsend help to deliver the outcomes that matter through transformational projects covering the full spectrum of consultancy, project delivery and post-project operations.  

With offices located globally, you're never far away from our services. With over 22,000 specialists in more than 60 countries, we blend local knowledge with global insight to tackle challenges of any scale.    

Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result, our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world. 

Turner & Townsend is seeking a highly skilled Construction Project Accountant who has prior experience managing the financial aspects of large-scale construction projects or programs. The ideal individual will have prior experience successfully managing and leading a team. 

Responsibilities: 

• Supporting the development and implementation of financial strategies for major construction projects. 
• Providing specialist financial and accounting advice to private sector clients across a variety of construction contracts. 
• Preparing and managing project budgets, forecasts, and financial reports. 
• Monitoring project costs and ensuring they align with the approved budget. 
• Conducting financial analysis and reporting on project performance. 
• Managing project billing, accounts receivable, and accounts payable. 
• Ensuring compliance with financial regulations and standards. 
• Building positive relationships within the project team and with Client personnel and their key advisors. 
• Managing and updating internal financial trackers and supporting the financial capability of the project services division. 
• Supporting the delivery of both team and wider business targets. 
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable. 

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field. 
• A minimum of 5-7 years of applicable experience in project accounting, preferably in the construction industry. 
• Working knowledge and experience of various financial management systems and software. 
• Experience in managing project budgets and financial reporting. 
• Experience in implementing financial strategies, including risk identification, quantification, and allocation. 
• Proven ability to liaise with and coordinate multiple stakeholders to develop robust financial documents. 
• Excellent communication skills. 

The salary range for this full-time role is $80K-$150K per year. Ranges are determined by role and level and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range is a reflection of base salary only, not of a total compensation package.  Please note Turner & Townsend reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on candidate’s experience and qualifications.

*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our clients' needs.

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. 

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/

Turner & Townsend does not accept any speculative or unsolicited CV’s that have been sent to our internal recruitment team or hiring managers from agencies outside of our preferred supplier list or that have not followed due process. Any speculative or unsolicited CV’s will be treated as a direct application.

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