About this role
Job DetailsJob Location: Canonsburg PA - Canonsburg, PA 15317Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: DayJob Category: AccountingAt Aquatech, we tackle the challenges of water scarcity and complexity by leveraging technology, expertise, and financing to deliver comprehensive solutions that reduce carbon and recycled water footprint. As a leading global provider of water and process technology solutions, we help the world's most recognized companies achieve their sustainability and operational goals by implementing innovative approaches for water reuse, desalination, minimal and zero liquid discharge, and critical minerals recovery. Our work catalyzes the transition toward a more sustainable future and showcases our commitment to addressing water's role in climate adaptation. Learn more at www.aquatech.com
Aquatech has an immediate need for a full-time Manager of Project Accountant to work in our Canonsburg, PA office. The Project Accountant will report directly to the Corporate Controller and will perform the duties described in the job description below.
At Aquatech, we tackle the challenges of water scarcity and complexity by leveraging technology, expertise, and financing to deliver comprehensive solutions that reduce carbon and recycled water footprint. As a leading global provider of water and process technology solutions, we help the world's most recognized companies achieve their sustainability and operational goals by implementing innovative approaches for water reuse, desalination, minimal and zero liquid discharge, and critical minerals recovery. Our work catalyzes the transition toward a more sustainable future and showcases our commitment to addressing water's role in climate adaptation. Learn more at www.aquatech.com
Aquatech has an immediate need for a full-time Manager of Project Accounting to work in our Canonsburg, PA office location. Senior project finance manager will report directly to the Corporate Controller and perform the duties described in the job description below. Project Accounting will own financial oversight of project portfolios, ensuring accurate revenue recognition (ASC 606), cost tracking, margin control, and forecast integrity across large-scale EPC/project contracts.
This role acts as a bridge between operations, finance, and leadership, driving disciplined project accounting and proactive issue identification.
Job Description
Oversee forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis across multiple projects and legal entities.
Lead the project accounting team of 2 to 3 people
Manage the North America project revenue and consolidate the global project revenue
Manage the revenue recognition on projects, based on ASC 606
Monitor committed vs. actual costs
Prepare and maintain Estimate at Completion (EAC) and cash flow forecasts and flag risks early. Perform variance analysis and identify cost risks and opportunities
Support earned value analysis (where applicable)
Track and evaluate financial impact of change order
Oversee project-related invoices, billing, and revenue recognition
Partner with operations to enforce cost controls, change order tracking, WIP and backlog integrity.
Review underbilling and over billing status of projects
Ensure proper cost coding and financial accuracy
Review subcontractor invoices and accruals
Reconcile project accounts monthly
Ensure compliance with GAAP/IFRS and company policies
Own the monthly close deliverable for project accounting. Revenue recognition entries, cost accruals and project margin analysis. Prepare monthly financial reporting packages
Present cost forecasts and financial updates to project leadership
Support margin analysis and financial performance reviews
Support the external auditors on project accounting matters.
Any other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications / Experience
Must have a bachelor’s degree with relevant experience.
CPA is preferred
Experience with multi-entity, international project environments is preferred
5+ years of work experience in project accounting and/or cost control
Experience in construction, EPC, manufacturing, or capital projects preferred
Strong understanding of revenue recognition per ASC 606 and project financial lifecycle and controls
Advanced Excel skills is required
ERP experience (SAP, Oracle, Viewpoint, etc.) preferred
Strong analytical and communication skills
Qualifications
Must have a bachelor’s degree with relevant experience.
CPA is preferred
Experience with multi-entity, international project environments is preferred
5+ years of work experience in project accounting and/or cost control
Experience in construction, EPC, manufacturing, or capital projects preferred
Strong understanding of revenue recognition per ASC 606 and project financial lifecycle and controls
Advanced Excel skills is required
ERP experience (SAP, Oracle, Viewpoint, etc.) preferred
Strong analytical and communication skills
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