Director of Project Accounting (Remote) - New York City, NY, US

Job ID: 17924 

Benefits Offering
RailWorks is committed to helping our employees live better lives.  We offer comprehensive benefits packages to eligible employees, including competitive pay, medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, and additional performance incentives.

Salary Range: $185000 - $195000 / year

Position Summary
The Director of Project Accounting oversees and directs the Company’s project financial programs and activities.  Provides direction on budgetary planning and on the financial implications of business decisions, with a focus on profitability, efficiency, and compliance.  

Primary/Essential Responsibilities and Duties
•    Develops and executes short-term and long-term strategic and financial plans to achieve Company objectives
•    Ensures transparent financial management and the security and integrity of the brand and the business
•    Analyzes and develops financial policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations
•    Advises senior management on financial matters and provides interpretations of financial information
•    Develops business plans and forecasts, and prepares capital expenditure reviews and monthly financial results
•    Reviews and analyzes financial projections and reports for inconsistencies, abnormalities and discrepancies and provides resolution
•    Develops management mechanisms in the finance department for purposes of minimizing financial risks; ensures that appropriate internal controls are in place, are effective, and are in compliance with regulations
•    Analyzes financial performance against key business metrics; determines the overall financial status of programs and projects
•    Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy
•    Reviews, evaluates, and implements cost reduction opportunities 
•    Identify purchasing needs while building and developing relationships with key suppliers
•    Negotiates and approves the financial terms of various agreements and contracts while working with the Accounts Payable Department to ensure accurate and timely payment …