Infrastructure & Capital Projects - Finance/Project Controls Manager - Higher Education, ANS

As Accenture continues to grow, we have an increasing number of career opportunities available to you. Depending on the job and location, you may be directed to apply with Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects LLP or one of the following Legal entities:

* Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects, LLC

* Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects Inc.

Please note that benefits can vary by country and role. Please check with your recruiter for more information.

WHO WE ARE:

Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects. We are reinventing how capital projects are planned, designed, managed and executed. We help our clients efficiently and sustainably build and upgrade the factories, plants, networks, grids, transport and public infrastructure we need to live and work.Local knowledge backed by global capabilities and experience. That's how we deliver better outcomes for our clients. Our experienced program and project managers work on the ground, hand in hand with our industry experts, strategists, technologists and ecosystem partners to help us improve project performance and outcomes. We balance the need to make improvements immediately with the desire to transform the way projects are delivered in the future.

From inception to completion, we use deep "hands on" design and construction experience coupled with data, technology and AI to help bring projects in on time and on budget. While helping to execute today, we focus on building a digital backbone to improve collaboration between stakeholders, reduce risk and use resources more efficiently. We digitally enable the workforce to help them predict issues, work more effectively and ensure their safety. Together with our clients we are using technology and human ingenuity to reinvent the way our built world is created, operated and maintained. Visit us here to learn more about Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects

THE WORK:

• You'll develop budgets for all projects identified in the Bond Program.
• You'll establish, manage, and maintain financial reporting systems for all bond program expenditures.
• You'll develop and implement Program Management Information System (PMIS) integration for real-time tracking of budgets, commitments, expenditures, forecasts, and variances.
• You'll prepare detailed monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for District leadership, Bond Oversight Committees, and the Board of Trustees.
• You'll collaborate with project managers, estimators, and procurement to ensure proper budget allocations, accurate forecasts, and contingency management.
• You'll develop dashboards and customized reporting tools to meet internal and external stakeholder requirements.
• You'll track, review, and validate contractor pay applications, change orders, and amendments.
• You'll monitor financial risk, recommending mitigation strategies to leadership.
• You'll assist with preparation of annual audits and compliance reviews required by local, state, and federal regulations.
• You'll support the preparation of funding applications and coordination of state matching funds, if applicable.
• You'll lead or support training efforts for project teams on financial controls procedures.
• You'll work closely with District accounting and administrative teams to ensure alignment with District policies and reporting standards.
• Onsite at client site: The work location for this role is onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery and cultivate our client relationships. There will be both day and night shift assignments.

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in project controls, financial management, or program controls on large public works or school bond programs

BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE:

• Advanced degree preferred
• Strong understanding of California school facility funding, including Proposition 39, Proposition 51, and state matching programs, preferred.
• Expertise in PMIS platforms (e.g., e-Builder, Procore, Unifier, or similar).
• Experience with DSA (Division of the State Architect) projects is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, financial modeling, and dashboard reporting.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable information.
• Demonstrated success working in environments with multiple stakeholders, including elected boards and community groups.

$150,000 - $170,000 a year

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