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Ensure strong system of internal control in support of SOX 404. Possess the most detailed knowledge of the projects and development projects in order to address both managerial and financial concerns. Review monthly job cost reports, monitor cost activity, develop budgets and quarterly estimates, analyze variances and interface with project managers to resolve issues. Perform balance sheet reviews and audit work paper preparation. Provide management relevant and timely information on which to make decisions.\nESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:\n Responsible for various monthly processes including labor allocation journal entries/reporting, and third-party percentage of completion revenue accounting/reporting.\nAssist with monthly activities associated with deprecation reviews and other activities as assigned.\nResponsible for cost accounting and maintaining complete historical books and records for a group of land and office building development projects thru all phases of development.\nReview and maintain the job cost ledger.\nReview activity for data integrity and correct accounting per GAAP.\nIdentify and resolve any discrepancies.\nEnsure effective Internal controls are in place to identify discrepancies.\nMonitor performance against expectations and correct financials as necessary.\nProvide decision support for project managers and serve as primary point of contact.\nPrepare audit work papers as assigned.\nMonitor and review PAY invoices to and vendor Contracts/Change orders to ensure timely vendor payment and recording as well as proper coding.\nMonitor payments against approved spend.\n\nInvestigate and resolve variances.\n\nManage budgets and estimates in the job cost system.\n\nCollaborate with project management, to obtain estimates.\nReview and analyze costs comparing to estimates or budgets following up on variances.\nProvide timely monitoring reports to project managers and other Company leaders and follow up on needed JAF’s.\nSupervise and direct workflow for accounting staff.\nBe a mentor to enhance skills and provide career growth.\nSECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES:\nParticipate in the due diligence process for acquisitions, dispositions or financings which requires an intense effort in a compressed timeframe.\nUnderstand and maintain the internal controls and policies of COPT. 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