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Director, Project AccountingWare Malcomb • Irvine, CA, US
Director, Project Accounting

Director, Project Accounting

Ware Malcomb • Irvine, CA, US
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Director, Project Accounting

Ware Malcomb is seeking a Director, Project Accounting to lead the strategic direction, operational excellence, and continuous evolution of our project accounting function. This senior leadership role is instrumental in aligning financial operations with business goals, optimizing project performance, and fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and collaboration.

Your Role

  • Set the strategic vision for the project accounting function, aligning financial operations with firmwide goals and growth initiatives.
  • Lead, mentor, and inspire a high-performing team of managers and project accountants, fostering a culture of independent thinking, creative problem-solving, and continuous improvement.
  • Serve as a key business partner to executive leadership, operations, and project management teams, providing financial insights that drive decision-making and profitability.
  • Oversee the full project accounting lifecycle, from project setup to closeout, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency.
  • Lead the development and implementation of scalable systems, tools, and processes that support growth and operational excellence.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including automation, reporting enhancements, and policy development.
  • Provide executive-level reporting and analysis on project performance, revenue forecasting, and key financial metrics.
  • Champion training and development programs for project teams to elevate financial literacy and operational alignment.
  • Represent the project accounting function in cross-functional initiatives, system upgrades, and strategic planning efforts.

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of progressive experience in project accounting within the architecture, engineering, or construction (AEC) industry.
  • Proven experience in a leadership role with responsibility for strategy, team development, and cross-functional collaboration.
  • Strong business acumen and the ability to translate financial data into actionable insights.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills; able to influence and build trust at all levels of the organization.
  • A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
  • Expertise in Microsoft Office; experience with Deltek Vantagepoint / Vision strongly preferred.
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field required.

    • Ware Malcomb is a dynamic, forward-thinking commercial real estate design firm providing professional architecture, planning, interior design, civil engineering, branding, building measurement, structural engineering and MEP services to clients throughout the world. With office locations throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Brazil, the firm specializes in the design of office, industrial, science & technology, healthcare, multifamily, retail, and public / institutional projects.

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