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IHI Power Services Corp. (IPSC) has a career opportunity for a Projects Accounting Manager. Our corporate office is located in Aliso Viejo, CA, however this position can work a hybrid schedule. Salary range $110K to $130K.

Joining IPSC means you’ll be joining a team in which employees are recognized as the backbone of the company. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes a 401K and provides a range of benefit options that will cover your wellness needs.

IPSC provides operations, maintenance, management, and power support services to the US Power Generation Industry across the United States. Our team is comprised of experts from diverse backgrounds of technical fields, including power operations, engineering, asset management, as well as finance, human resources, administration, safety and environmental. With this diverse background coupled with extensive years of employee experience, IPSC provides exceptional operations, maintenance, management, and development expertise to a variety of power assets.

Job Summary

Plans and directs accounting and finance activities within the department by performing the job functions personally or through subordinate staff. Primarily responsible for all aspects of financial reporting including financial statement generation and internal controls. Responsibilities will include providing monthly reviews, identification of areas for cost reductions and operational improvements, annual budget process, periodic forecasting, periodic analysis of operational performance and performing tax reporting requirements. Position is also responsible for Accounts Receivables and Accounts Payable. Position will support Plant personnel with the annual budget preparation. Provides clear communications across organizational boundaries and fosters/develops a high preforming team. Effectively identifies and resolves issues using a team-oriented approach. Must be willing to embrace continual learning in one’s technical skills as well as interpersonal and leadership. This position will be responsible for developing the bench strength and succession candidates within the organization Accounting and Finance Department.

Job Functions

• Manage all general ledger transactions and prepare full monthly financial statements and monthly analysis of cost of services and operational expenses against prior year and budget, providing explanations and business solutions to help mitigate risks.
• Review, approve and post all monthly journal entries and adjustments.
• Record cash and card transactions (including keeping receipts), communicates with financial institutions and arrange bank deposits.
• Analyze financial performance against key business metrics and document pertinent financial highlights that will enable management to determine progress against budgets.
• Identify, investigate, and analyze potential operational improvement. Make proposal for operational changes (policy, procedures, processes, etc.) as appropriate.
• Oversee accounts payable and approve/control all cash transactions.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations for all relevant client accounts.
• Report on variances from the established budgets, and the reasons for those variances.
• Review company process bottlenecks and recommend changes to improve the overall level of company throughput.
• Interpret the company's financial results to management and recommend improvement activities.
• Provide support for planning and scheduling for baseline, resources, and progress tracking needs.
• Implement and execute proper controls to proactively support, monitor, and communicate budget, actual status for projects.
• Develop and issue timely cost reports, forecasts, ad hoc reports and tax returns.
• Prepare and issue cost analysis and variance reporting narratives including recommendations for corrective actions that are used by the Operations team to manage the work.
• Support Operations in contract management/compliance, invoice management, document control, client meetings/coordination, and interaction with Accounts Receivable where necessary.
• Take the lead in the development and maintenance of periodic status reports to keep management and/or client informed on the project progress.
• Coordinate submission of any relevant client invoices, including performance of 100% quality control check of all before submission to ensure they are error free.
• Monitor all projects and take appropriate action to notify Operations of P&L impacts of options.
• Maintain project information including initial set up, budgets, modifications, change orders, and project close out.
• Responsible for training, developing and mentoring subordinate accounting staff through effective delegation of responsibilities and work assignments to produce desired results.
• Demonstration of strong leadership abilities to motivate accounting professionals to reach all company objectives.
• Effectively communicates to subordinates, peers, and leadership in a collaborative, constructive, and team-oriented manner.

Education and Experience – An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered.

• A Bachelor’s degree in Finance/ Accounting or equivalent years of related work experience.
• At least 5-6 years of relevant experience in a similar accounting/ finance capacity required.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and practices to perform required accounting activities and financial analysis.
• Excellent knowledge of auditing practices and methods.
• Solid understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• CPA or other professional certifications and utility specific training desired.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience managing and developing Finance/Accounting staff.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities which may be representative, but not all-inclusive of those commonly associated with this position.

• Highly detailed oriented and organized.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to coach, mentor, and show effective leadership skills within IHI Power Services Corp. expectations.
• Willingness to further develop one’s own leadership skills and those of direct reports.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong communication, listening, writing and presentation skills.
• Ability to deliver reasonable conclusions and recommendations using available information.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented project environment. Must be able to pool our knowledge and energy to work in tandem to completely understand and productively respond to all of the business challenges.
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Excel.
• Accounting system knowledge, preferably with Great Plains and/or NetSuite.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and in a team environment.
• Results oriented with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Work Environment - Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job.

• This job operates in a clerical, office setting.
• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
• Ability to operate quickly with a high degree of accuracy.
• May be subject to extended hours and weekends as the business needs dictate.
• This job requires limited travel.

Physical Abilities that are commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job. The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• This is a largely sedentary role; however, some filing is required, this would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary.

IHI Power Services Corp. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all applicable state and federal laws. Certain job functions described herein may be subject to possible modification in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.

All applicants must apply online at www.ihipower.com