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Build the future, spark innovation and align your career with purpose. McKinstry is innovating the waste and climate harm out of the built environment and creating lasting impact. Together, we're building a thriving planet. Buildings are a leading contributor to the climate crisis, generating nearly 40% of total global energy-related carbon emissions. We're making a lasting impact on our industry and within our communities by addressing the climate, affordability and equity crises through: renewables and energy services engineering and design construction and facility services To get where we're going, we need big thinkers, problem solvers and collaborative mindsets. Does that sound like you? The Opportunity with McKinstry We are adding a Project Accounting Director to our growing Finance and Accounting division in Seattle, Washington. In this role, you will lead and direct project accounting function and related financial activities to ensure design and delivery of accurate, timely, useful data and processes that support the optimal financial performance for McKinstry projects. You will also develop and maintain procedures for reviewing customer contracts and related documents to ensure appropriate content, validity of terms, accuracy and clarity, and conformance with policy and regulations. This could involve discussion and negotiation with internal stakeholders and business managers, review of financial terms, and critical analysis of overall business objectives and risk. Additionally, some responsibilities you will have include: Financial Management Recommends and adapts effective enterprise wide, technology-enabled reporting, analysis and processing (ex: billing and general accounting) capabilities to ensure accurate and timely reporting and analysis of relevant financial data. Identifies potential areas of strength and or concern in processes that affect project accounting and financial reporting and recommends improvements as needed. Manages activities, functions and resources of assigned team(s) to achieve success. Collaborates with peers, operations leaders and project leaders to provide accurate, useful and timely financial information, analysis and trends and recommendations to facilitate effective project, division and corporate decision-making. Ensures assigned activities meet generally accepted accounting principles. Manage the job audit and substantiation activities for public and private clients. People Management Selects, develops, coaches and manages employees. This includes giving timely, thoughtful performance feedback. Consistently and successfully coaches team(s) to outstanding performance. Recommends professional training and supports employee career planning. Regularly communicates, formally and informally, company and department goals, policies, plans and priorities. Develops and maintains a thoughtful talent map and succession plan for the department. Business advisor to business unit leaders regarding sales and execution of jobs. Build Cross-functional Relationships Collaborates with leadership across the company to connect and optimize design and delivery of data and effective processes to support optimal financial performance of McKinstry projects. Develops and maintains professional relationships as a valued business partner who is collaborative with a high degree of integrity. Participates in and may lead cross-functional committees and teams. Develops and promotes cross-functional synergies within all of McKinstry. What You Need to Succeed at McKinstry: Must have demonstrated proficiency for all the responsibilities of a Finance/Accounting and Project Accounting Manager with experience in project accounting required. Proven ability to implement and coach complex problem solving skills with critical thinking mindset. Demonstrated