SmithGroup Looking for Project Accounting Supervisor at Dallas, TX  Full Time

SmithGroup is an award-winning, multinational integrated design firm with a team of 1,300 experts across 19 offices in the U.S. and China. We employ research, data, advanced technologies and design thinking to help clients solve their greatest challenges. Our specialistsdevelop beautiful, sustainable, future-focused solutions for healthcare providers, science and technology organizations, higher education and cultural institutions, urban environments, diverse workplaces, mixed-use and waterfront developments, and parks and open spaces. We are deeply committed to our promise to Design a Better Future – for our clients, communities and employees. Are you ready to help us get there?

The Dallas office of SmithGroupis looking for aProject Accounting Supervisorto join our team.The ideal candidate can work from either of the two location, Dallas or Phoenix.

Working with us you will:

• Support an operational unit by working with the office/regional accounting manager performing mid-level accounting duties in support of various project accounting and client billing activities.
• Supervise the project accountant(s), overseeing the complete support of the project lifecycle including monitoring of workloads.
• Work closely with project teams in support of the project lifecycle.
• Train or continually develop project accountant(s) including best practices, systems (ERP system, Teams, SG Online), process improvement, project analysis, project reviews, AP and expense processing.
• Prepare, analyze, and present management reports primarily regarding project performance, but may include office or region profit and loss analytics.
• Assist the regional/office accounting manager in budgeting and forecasting and support monthly analysis including full P & L for the office/region.
• Work in the office as needed to supervise the team, interact with Project Managers and DOO’s, and execute accounting functions.

An ideal candidate has:

• A bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 5 – 10 years or related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A solid understanding of accounting concepts.
• The ability to prioritize and multi-task, work independently and pay attention to detail.
• Exceptional organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to explain complex ideas in a simple, clear manner.
• The ability to work in a team environment.

SmithGroup offers competitive compensation and an excellent benefit package, including 401(k) and wellbeing resources. We promote a healthy work/life balance for our staff which includes an alternative work schedule that provides employees with an additional 15 days off per year (usually Fridays), as well as hybrid options that give our team flexibility to work within our vibrant office culture or remotely, as needed. We also offer paid time off that is immediately available to new hires, 8 paid federal holidays, and parental leave benefits.