At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

In the role of Accounting Lead, we'll count on you to:

• Responsible for accounting functions for one Business Group within a specified region, including project accounting for larger, more complex projects.
• Perform specialized accounting functions and establish internal controls for procedures and practices in accordance with company policies, accounting procedures, and contractual obligations.
• Work directly with Area Accounting Manager and Business Group Managers/Leads/Administrators to manage and coordinate department and project accounting systems to monitor project budgets, invoices, payables, receivables, and other related financial information.
• Ensure amendments and cost budgets are updated in our financial system accurately and in a timely manner.
• Audit compliance with contractual requirements, which may include invoicing and reporting format, and financial quality control.
• Advise management on the financial performance of Business Group projects. Analyze and explain the underlying reasons and implications for current financial results, metrics, KPI’s, and trends with Area Leadership.
• Supervise, mentor, and train Project Accountants specific to Business Group accounting and project accounting obligations.
• Make staffing recommendations to management and participate in hiring/training.
• Communicate and correspond directly with clients with respect to invoicing and project reporting as needed.
• In-person participation in monthly business reviews for Business Group.
• Ensure timesheets are following timekeeping policies against corporate reporting metrics.
• Perform other duties as needed.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting
• Leadership and management skills necessary to effectively orchestrate accounting support activities for a variety of operational driven processes and initiatives.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles is a must, preferably with project accounting experience in Architectural/Engineering industry
• Present a demeanor, approach and attitude that focuses on customer service, creates a respectful and effective work environment and a commitment to being an active participant in our employee-owned culture.
• Professional maturity and the ability to comfortably communicate and collaborate with individuals at all levels of the organization and appropriately handle confidential and sensitive information.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a closely related field or combination of education and relevant experience
• A minimum of 12 years of experience; an advanced degree may offset years of experience
• Proficiency with MS Office including Word and Outlook
• Excellent verbal and written communication including grammar, punctuation, proofreading, spelling and telephone skills
• Flexibility and ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and collaborate with various managers in a fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated, well-organized and detail-oriented
• Ability to handle confidential information
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
  
  

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Primary Location:United States-Kentucky-Lexington Other Locations:United States-Kentucky-Louisville, United States-Tennessee-Brentwood, United States-Kentucky-Paducah, United States-Tennessee-Memphis, United States-Tennessee-Chattanooga, United States-Tennessee-Nashville, United States-Kentucky-Elizabethtown Industry:Accounting Schedule:Full-time Employee Status:Regular BusinessClass:Marketing and Admin Job Posting:Jun 9, 2026
At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.