Project Accountant - Operations

About Us

Larson Design Group (LDG) is an award-winning, employee-owned Architecture, Engineering, and Consulting Firm. Guided by our core values, we're expanding our team, opening new offices, and adding new offerings to provide responsive, innovative solutions to clients nationwide.

Being 100% employee-owned directly impacts our culture: it drives our decision-making, motivates our teams, increases our productivity, improves retention, and contributes to the future success of our company. Our culture is one where we work hard for our clients and for each other - and we have fun collaborating, sharing experience and expertise, and learning along the way. We're passionate about delivering exceptional quality, elevating client relationships, enriching the careers and lives of our employee owners, and enhancing the communities where we live and serve.

At LDG, we strive to create an organization where people want to work. We offer a flexible work environment, paid training for required licensures, competitive benefits, bonus plans, and a company-funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) while supporting your professional and personal growth.

Your Opportunity + Impact

The Financial Analyst - Operations will provide analytical support to Operating Groups and Operating Group & Department Leaders. This position serves as the primary Finance and Accounting contact for designated Operating Groups and is responsible for providing clear financial data and analysis to guide business decisions. The Financial Analyst is responsible for proactively tracking, measuring, analyzing, and reporting on project, Department, and Group performance metrics within the Operating Groups they serve. Responsibilities also include project set-up, project invoicing, and proposal pricing efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyzes project financial data, facilitates project performance reviews, and proactively.makes recommendations for project performance improvements.

• Analyzes Department and Group financial data and recommends actions for financial improvement.

• Understands the LDG project risk management guidelines and procedures, monitors for compliance, and offers suggestions for achieving/maintaining compliance.

• Manages the invoicing process for each Department within the Group and ensures timely invoicing. Manages the maintenance of current and complete Subcontractor documentation. Assists Department Managers with collections, as required.

• Develops the annual operating budget for the various Departments within the Group as per Corporate direction and in coordination with Operations and F&A management.

• Participates in monthly revenue recognition discussions and applies ASC 606 principles to projects within the Group's portfolio to ensure compliance with US GAAP

• Supports proposal efforts through the development of pricing / profitability models

• Reads and understands contracts and contract modifications and works with PMs to develop project budgets.

• Sets up projects within the financial system in accordance with the contract terms and conditions and aforementioned project budget. Enters contract modifications and associated budgets into the financial system in accordance with the contract terms and conditions.

• Ensures adherence to US GAAP and FAR principles and assists with data collection for the annual ICR audit

• Coordinates Project Review Meetings and Financial Review Meetings.

Education and Experience

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

• Experience: Minimum of five (5) years' experience with an A/E firm; use of Deltek Vision or Vantagepoint

• Knowledge: US GAAP, particularly ASC 606, and FAR principles

Preferred Qualifications

• Intermediate to advanced knowledge with Microsoft office products and Deltek Vision or Vantagepoint.

• Must possess the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, multitask, and have flexible schedule to meet deadlines.

• Excellent analytical abilities and technical skills are needed to interact professionally with clients, vendors, and other external sources in a professional manner.

EEO Statement

Larson Design Group, Inc. is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization.