Sr. Project Accountant MRO

The Senior Project Accountant provides financial oversight, profitability analysis, forecasting, and decision support across customer maintenance events and project-based operations. This role partners closely with Operations, Maintenance Leadership, Program Management, Supply Chain, and executive stakeholders to monitor performance, identify risks, and improve financial outcomes.

• Lead financial oversight for assigned aircraft maintenance projects, modifications, and customer work orders.
• Analyze labor, materials, subcontractor costs, and other expenses against budgets and estimates.
• Develop Estimate-at-Completion forecasts and identify risks affecting margins or project performance.
• Prepare and present project financial reports, forecasts, profitability analyses, dashboards, and KPIs.
• Analyze labor utilization, productivity, and cost trends to identify efficiency and profitability opportunities.
• Support customer billing by ensuring billable costs are accurately captured and invoiced according to contract requirements.
• Recommend actions related to pricing, cost controls, resource allocation, and operational performance.
• Reconcile project transactions, work orders, and accounting records for accuracy and compliance.
• Lead project-related month-end close activities, including accruals, journal entries, and reconciliations.
• Support annual budgeting, long-range planning, and internal and external audits.
• Identify and implement improvements that enhance reporting accuracy, transparency, and efficiency.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and mentor to junior accounting and finance team members.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• At least five years of progressive experience in accounting, financial analysis, project accounting, or cost accounting.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and project accounting principles.
• Experience supporting project-based operations.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, XLOOKUP, data analysis, and financial modeling.
• Experience with ERP systems and project costing modules.
• Ability to analyze complex financial data and communicate recommendations to senior leadership.
• Strong business acumen, communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

• Experience in aviation, aerospace, manufacturing, maintenance, or industrial services.
• Knowledge of aircraft heavy maintenance checks, modifications, component repairs, or maintenance work orders.
• Experience with labor utilization analysis and maintenance productivity reporting.
• Familiarity with aviation regulatory environments and customer contract billing.
• CPA, CMA, or MBA.
• Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar reporting tools.

Bring your project accounting expertise to a role where your analysis can shape operational performance and profitability-apply today.
 

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Search Solution Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status in our hiring process or employment practices. We believe that a diverse workforce brings unique perspectives and strengths, driving innovation and growth. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and contribute to our team.

Please note that the job description provided is not exhaustive and is subject to change. Additional duties may be assigned as needed to meet the evolving needs of the organization and to ensure the successful completion of projects and objectives.