Project Accountant

Project Accountant / More Than Numbers. A Partner in Project Success.

Location: Charleston SC Durham NC or Charlotte NC

At Little we believe great design is built on strong relationships collaboration and informed decision-making. Our Finance team plays an important role in that success helping our project teams understand their financial performance navigate challenges and make decisions that support both our clients and our business.

As we continue transforming the way we work through Microsoft Dynamics 365 were looking for a Project Accountant who brings more than technical accounting skills. Were looking for a curious proactive business partner who enjoys working with people embraces technology and wants to make a meaningful impact. This is an opportunity to be part of a Finance team that is evolving beyond traditional accounting processes to become a trusted collaborative partner across the firm.

What Youll Do:

Be a Trusted Business Partner

• Build strong relationships with Project Managers and Studio Principals providing financial insights that support informed decisions.
• Proactively identify project risks and opportunities bringing solutions rather than simply reporting problems.
• Help project teams understand revenue costs direct labor multiplier profitability work-in-progress and forecasts through guidance and training.

Drive Project Financial Performance

• Manage project setup contracts revenue recognition subconsultant management and ongoing project maintenance.
• Monitor project performance including plan-vs-actual results estimates at completion and profitability.
• Partner with project teams to ensure accurate timely invoicing and collections.

Embrace Technology and Continuous Improvement

• Leverage Microsoft Dynamics 365 and reporting tools to deliver accurate actionable financial information.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes improve data quality and embrace automation.
• Champion new ways of working by sharing ideas collaborating and helping colleagues adapt to change.

Be an Engaged Member of Little

• Actively participate in your local office and the broader Little community.
• Build relationships beyond Finance and contribute to a positive collaborative culture.
• Bring curiosity initiative and a team-first mindset to your work every day.

What Were Looking For: The Right Mindset

We believe how you approach your work is just as important as your technical experience. Our ideal candidate is someone who:

• Thinks like a business partner. You dont just report the numbers; you help people understand what they mean and what to do next.
• Is naturally curious. You ask thoughtful questions seek to understand the bigger picture and arent afraid to challenge the status quo constructively.
• Takes ownership. You anticipate needs follow through on commitments and approach challenges with a solutions-oriented mindset.
• Builds relationships. You enjoy working with people communicate clearly and can build credibility with colleagues who may not have a financial background.
• Embraces change. Youre comfortable learning new technology adapting to evolving processes and helping others navigate change.
• Wants to be part of something bigger. You value relationships participate in your workplace community and recognize that a great culture is something we all help create.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in accounting Finance Business or a related field.
• 25 years of accounting or financial analysis experience preferred.
• Experience in architecture engineering design professional services or other project-based environments preferred.
• Strong analytical skills including the ability to interpret financial results and communicate findings to nonfinancial audiences.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and comfort working with financial systems and reporting tools.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Deltek Oracle or similar ERP systems is a plus.
• Strong communication organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

Why Little

Little is nationally recognized as a Best Firm to Work For but what truly makes Little special is our people.

Our culture is built on collaboration creativity continuous learning and a genuine commitment to one another. We believe great ideas can come from anywhere and we encourage our employees to bring their perspectives curiosity and talents to the table. As part of our Finance team youll have the opportunity to work alongside talented professionals across multiple disciplines contribute to meaningful projects and help shape how Finance supports our firms future.

Little is a place where youll surround yourself with colleagues who have different areas of expertise are from different cultures and generations and embody different talents experiences and fact if you ask our employees what keeps them excited about coming to work each day youll hear that its the people. Its also our culture and the chance to be part of creating a better future through our work. We embrace a culture of teaching and learning through cross mentoring that spans generations disciplines talents and interests and we strive to give each person exposure to the widest possible array of experiences. We care intensely about our clients and each other and we do our best to spark a spirit of creativity and excitement in everyone around us. Curious what its like to work at Little Check out our video! Life at Little: Our Core Values on Vimeo

Were not simply looking for someone to manage project accounting. Were looking for someone who wants to help our people and projects succeed.

To be considered for this opportunity please submit your resume for review.

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