We’re partnering with a growing consulting firm in the AEC industry that is looking to hire a Director of Accounting for their New York office. This is a highly visible role that blends traditional accounting oversight with forward-looking financial planning and strategic analysis.

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Key Responsibilities Include:

• Lead the preparation and delivery of monthly financial reporting packages, including internal management financial statements and business unit analysis.

• Oversee the monthly revenue recognition process in line with GAAP and percentage-of-completion (POC) standards.

• Maintain and manage POC/WIP schedules and related project financial tracking.

• Develop and maintain financial dashboards, KPIs, and performance metrics.

• Drive the annual budgeting, monthly forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes.

• Conduct variance analysis (actual vs. budget, current vs. prior) and present insights to leadership.

• Partner with senior leadership to support strategic planning, business case development, and long-range initiatives.

• Collaborate with business unit leaders to assess revenue streams, cost drivers, and project profitability.

• Evaluate the financial impact of business initiatives, market trends, and strategic decisions.

• Help evolve and improve financial systems, reporting infrastructure, and analytical tools.

• Work closely with the Accounting team to ensure alignment between financial planning and actuals.

• Support year-end audits and special projects as needed.

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Ideal Candidate Profile:

• 10+ years of progressive finance experience, with at least 3 years in a senior-level FP&A or strategic finance role.

• Strong background in the AEC or professional services industries.

• Experience working in a private equity-backed environment is preferred.

• Advanced Excel and financial modeling capabilities.

• Familiarity with Deltek (Vantagepoint preferred)

• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial statement analysis, and operational finance.

• Proven track record of delivering actionable insights, leading planning cycles, and supporting senior leadership in driving performance.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. CPA, CMA, or MBA strongly preferred.