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Black & Veatch Project Accounting Manager (Bird Electric) Job Details | Black & Veatch Family of Companies in Midland, Texas
Project Accounting Manager (Bird Electric)
Date: Mar 28, 2026
Location: Midland, TX, US
Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies
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Company : Bird Electric Enterprises
Req Id : 112418
Opportunity Type : Staff
Relocation eligible : No
Full time/Part time : Full-Time
Project Only Hire : No
Visa Sponsorship Available: No
Job Summary
Bird Electric, a Black & Veatch company, is a U.S. self-perform electrical construction services provider with a national reach in emergency power restoration. With more than 600 employees, Bird Electric delivers grid solutions and operates in adjacent distributed infrastructure markets. The company also has long-established relationships with fuel producers and energy providers.
This position is responsible for overseeing the day to day activities and supervision of a group of billing professionals. Responsible for performing advanced level accounting duties of assigned projects, such as revenue recognition, transactional accounting, complex invoicing. Typically responsible for analysis, forecasting, budgeting and reporting. Serves as trusted business advisor to management related to financial insight and performance. Provides resolution of complex and/or high-risk issues. Ensures the project is in compliance with contractual obligations, as appropriate. Works under minimal supervision.
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Key Responsibilities
Invoicing
Reviews and provides guidance regarding complex invoice matters
May approve credit memos
Monitors and coordinates compliance with tax regulations
Monitors cash collections for assigned group by actively communicating aging risk to project management to determine necessary collection actions
Communicates with clients regarding past due invoices
Financial Analysis
Directs research and responds to project-related questions, including those from management
Consolidates reporting for assigned business area
Provides ad hoc financial research and analysis to primary internal clients, including identifying areas of concern, recommendations, and support of implementation
Financial Reporting
Reviews assigned project(s) and/or business area(s) income statement for accuracy
Reporting, analysis, and variance explanation for projects
Identifies and communicates financial risk and opportunities
Budgeting and Forecasting
Updates business systems with project budget and current project forecasted costs
Prepares and analyzes project and/or business area budget and forecast; develops financial models
Provides oversight and review of financial inputs and metrics
Projects
Prepares and/or reviews structures of projects, opens projects in accounting system
Consults with subject matter experts to minimize exposure
May administer project cash disbursements for assigned projects
Communicates project financial information to management for assigned project(s) and/or business area(s)
Identifies and communicates material variances
Reviews, presents, and may compile project financial data as required for project(s) and/or business area(s); notifies appropriate level of management with material variances
Evaluates, develops, and implements project accounting tools and procedures that enhance and improve overall results of assigned project(s) and/or business area(s)
May assist by providing documentation to support the proposal process
May participate in proposal team process to develop cost estimates
Compliance
Assists with audit requests by providing and/or reviewing supporting documentation
Interacts directly with auditors as necessary
Supervisory and Resource Management
Provides direction to an assigned group; typically oversees performance management, career planning, recognition, learning, and development
Aligns individual project accountant goals with that of department, division, and corporation
Evaluates project accountant training needs to prepare for staff growth and development
May include monitoring group budgets and metrics
Ensures policies, procedures, and processes are effectively developed, implemented, and communicated for workgroup
Ensures adherence to corporate and division programs
Identifies and assesses improvement opportunities which will add value; champions continuous improvement efforts
Assesses and supports the change management effects associated with the implementation of improvements
Proactively supports, encourages, and facilitates staff to engage in continuous improvement activities
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent experience. Typically 7+ years related experience. All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.
Preferred Qualifications
Master Business Administration (MBA) or MS in Accounting, preferred
Preferably four years experience in project accounting
Experience in hiring and supervising professionals preferred
Preferred Technical Skills:
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Intermediate
Microsoft Access, Basic
Knowledge of Black and Veatch Systems, Intermediate
Knowledge of percent complete accounting, Intermediate
Technical accounting knowledge, Intermediate
Knowledge of Financial Statement analysis, Intermediate
Knowledge of foreign currency terminology and concepts, Basic
Preferred Non-Technical Skills:
Organizing
Planning
Written Communications
Drive for Results
Informing
Peer Relationships
Dealing with Ambiguity
Business Acumen
Problem Solving
Developing Direct Reports and Others
Presentation Skills
Confronting Direct Reports
Work Environment/Physical Demands
Typical office environment. Limited travel.
Competencies
Collaborates
Communicates effectively
Courage
Directs work
Instills trust
Interpersonal savvy
Organizational savvy
Customer focus
Decision quality
Salary Plan
FIN: Finance
Job Grade
016
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Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers and array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with life insuranceand a robust wellness program.
To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer paid vacation and holiday time after the eligibility period has been met.
A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals including, but not limited to, a company matched 401k plan,vendor discounts, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan, identity theft and credit monitoring services,and the B&V Credit Union.
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