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At Amentum, we're not just solving problems; we're engineering the future. Our team is driven by an unyielding commitment to innovation, integrity, and collaboration, tackling some of the most significant challenges in science, security, and sustainability. If you're passionate about making a real impact and want to be part of a community that values diversity, and ethical excellence, this is the place where your ambition can thrive.

Here, we believe that success comes from continuously pushing boundaries and working together to deliver on our promises. We embrace challenges with confidence and are dedicated to creating a secure and vibrant future for all. If you're ready to join a team that values your unique perspective and is committed to your safety, well-being, and professional growth.

About the Opportunity

For our Global Delivery Organization (GDO) in Krakow we are currently looking for a Project Accounting Manager, supporting the Energy & Environment International Business Group.

The aim of this role is to manage the team of Project Accountants working on assigned portfolios of projects. The Project Accounting Manager has primary responsibility for ensuring projects are maintained in accordance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles), company policies and procedures. Key Responsibilities Project Accounting Manager:

• Manages the team of 35+ employees via 3-5 supervisors in Krakow and Bangalore (India)

• Ensures that revenue is recognized in accordance with US GAAP and company policies, reviews key project metrics on a monthly basis

• Reviews and approves various journal entries such as: revenue adjustments, cost accruals, provision for loss

• Ensures timely collection and application of cash, reviews key cash management related entries on weekly and monthly basis

• Review and approve project balances on Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Unbilled and Unearned items, DSO (Days Sales Outstanding)

• Reviews month-end reporting on project performance including gross margin variances and all other financial activities, prepares specialized reports and accounting data analysis as required and ad hoc

• Ensures that Project Accounting procedures and contract requirements are followed for project set-up, invoicing and closure and proper documentation is retained.

• Actively collaborate with the business group and corporate functions to resolve cross-functional matters as well as with internal and external auditors to ensure successful audit results and compliance

• Actively participates in the recruitment, training, retention and motivation of the team, in order to develop commitment and drive high performance

• Provides guidance to Supervisors and Accountants on complex accounting matters

• Identifies changes in existing procedures and policies, provides appropriate training to team members

• Participates in transition of work and processes stabilization

• Enforces internal controls and company procedures

• Supports Project Delivery teams and responds to escalations

• Participates in enterprise and GDO initiatives

Qualifications & Skills

• MA Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or equivalent

• 8+ years of professional accounting experience with international exposure

• Strong focus on Project Accounting

• Proven supervisory and leadership experience

• Understanding of US GAAP and SOX controls

• Thorough knowledge of accounting processes. Ability to apply accounting/finance knowledge and technical skills to large number of diverse situations

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

• Ability to organize and prioritize workload, multi tasks and meet required deadlines

• Strong commitment to self-development and continuous learning

• Excellent verbal and written communication and change management skills

• A high level of resilience and ability to manage ambiguity and challenge

• Fluency in English, both written and spoken

We Offer:

• International working environment and unique company culture fostering individual career growth and work-life balance

• Personal development opportunities

• Friendly atmosphere in a dynamic team

• Possibility of participation in various projects/improvements

• Opportunity to support transition of accounting processes

• Full time employment contract with salary corresponding to qualifications

• Benefits package including medical care, insurance, sport activities and other

• Flexible working hours (we start between 7:30-10:00) and Short Fridays (we work 6h)

• Hybrid or stationary working model - depending on your preferences

• Modern office in attractive location

• Flexible working hours

We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected, and if we are diverse, we’re more creative. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disabilities, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the criteria for a vacancy.

If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team.