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Are you interested in joining a supportive culture within a global firm? Come build a rewarding career at Woods Bagot!
Woods Bagot is a People Architecture company placing human experience at the centre of our design process to create and deliver engaging, future-oriented projects that respond to the way people actually use space.
Our Values
Uncompromising Design. Rigorous Curiosity. Effective Communication. Collective Intelligence. Dynamic Careers.
Woods Bagot is a values-driven organisation and our values underpin everything we do. Values guide the way we work, the way we make decisions and how we interact with each other, our clients and our stakeholders.
About the role
The role of the NY Studio Accountant is to manage activities relating to project and management accounting, financial accounting and the studio’s administration, and to provide business and management support to studio, project and stream leaders and project managers.
Key areas of responsibility:
1. Business partner to the studio leadership and staff.
2. Project management:
- WIP/project accounting
- Forecast submission
- Timesheet preparation, oversight and review
- WIP/revenue take-up
- Ad hoc project status reports
- New bid support
3. Studio accounting and month-end:
- Journals
- Invoicing
- Accounts receivable and payable control
- Financial statements and variance review
- Balance sheet reconciliation
4. Studio reporting pack/dashboards and ad hoc reports.
5. Studio cash flow.
6. Responding to ‘Group Finance’ requests.
7. Participate in annual financial budget and business planning.
8. Responding to annual external audit requests.
9. Studio administration.
10. Working closely with the wider North America (NA) Finance team.
Qualifications, experience and skills
- Bachelor degree in Accounting/Finance
- Previous experience in a similar role.
- Experience in project accounting and project management.
- At least 5 years’ accounting experience.
- Experience in using accounting/ERP software.
- Strong understanding of accounting, invoicing and billing procedures.
- Intermediate to advanced Excel and Word skills.
- Experience with BST reporting system an advantage.
You will be able to demonstrate:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Be proactive, collaborative and have problem solving skills.
- Ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively.
- Strong attention to detail with rigorous follow up.
- Willingness to learn.
- Team player but also able to work autonomously and to take initiative.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
How to apply
Please send your CV and covering letter through our Studio Accountant LinkedIn job post. Applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. We do not accept unsolicited resumes or names from agencies.
Mandatory Requirement
It is an essential requirement that applicants must have the legal right to work in the US when applying for this position.
Inspiration. Innovation. Inclusiveness. We are Woods Bagot.
Woods Bagot is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.
At Woods Bagot, we are committed to creating an environment where the difference is celebrated, valued, and respected, practices are equitable, and our people feel like they belong. We accept that none of us is smarter than all of us. We believe building a diverse workforce is the foundation of creativity and innovative design – it is only by working together that we can realize the potential of our people, clients, and communities around us. Through our inclusive leadership and our truly global studio network of architects and designers, you will find your voice and have the support and flexibility required to bring your whole self to work and build an exceptional career.
We run a flexible working environment to ensure a strong work/life balance, including options for partial work-from-home and time-shifting your hours.
