PROJECT ACCOUNTING MANAGER

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