Grand Canyon Conservancy (GCC) collaborates with the National Park Service to support high-quality projects that benefit Grand Canyon National Park. The Project Accounting Manager administers all financial elements of each project, ensuring accurate forecasting and budgeting while acting as a financial liaison among various stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

Collaborate with project managers to create project budgets, forecast project spending and monitor cash flow
Track project costs, analyze variances against budgets, and identify potential risks
Provide insight and analysis of budget to actual differences
Prepare annual estimates of project expenditures for the upcoming year to be included in the annual budget
Develop, monitor and regularly update cash flow forecasts at the project-level and consolidated level
Support the Park Projects Manager and Projects and Contracts Specialist with vendor and third-party relationships, including contracting, compliance, bids, internal approvals, and financial monitoring
Serve as the primary owner of all project accounting details and records
Transition project-level accounting reports from Excel spreadsheets into the NetSuite system
Initiate projects within the accounting system and utilize the system’s fund, project and grant reporting mechanisms to account for and report on all project activities
Review and submit invoices, ensuring that supporting documentation is appropriate and complete
Ensure proper coding for project expenses in accordance with both GCC policies and U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Close projects with clear and complete supporting documentation
Participate in the annual audit process by providing reports and supporting documentation
Actively seek and execute opportunities for process improvement through automation or other means
Prepare and provide detailed weekly project-level reports to GCC and NPS stakeholders
Prepare and present recurring financial reports, key performance metrics, and consolidated project financial results for executive leadership
Provide general ledger detail reports or other ad hoc reports as requested
Participate in team meetings and serve as the primary resource for all financial matters relating to GCC and Park projects

Requirements:

5-7 years of progressive project accounting experience as obtained through similar professional roles, and a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration or a related business field; note: advanced degree and/or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation may be applied in part to offset minimum level of professional experience or academic achievement
Demonstrated advanced knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, forecasting and cost control principles
Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements, and projections
Experience with automated financial and accounting reporting systems; significant experience with NetSuite preferred
Demonstrated knowledge of non-profit accounting and restricted funds, including knowledge of State and Federal financial regulations and experience with 501(c)(3) requirements
Ability to work independently, manage tasks, and pay close attention to details
Professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
Personal qualities of integrity, loyalty, and a desire to serve the public with an ability to self-direct necessary job activities
Ability to promote and maintain a positive work environment

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PROJECT ACCOUNTING MANAGER