Job description
Meow Wolf is a social impact art project that fuels a business, and a business that fuels a social impact art project. We create immersive and interactive experiences that transport audiences into fantastic realms of story and exploration.
Job Description:
Purpose: To provide support in financial management for projects.
Location: WFH/ Remote friendly.
Compensation: Compliant to CO labor law, the salary range for CO residents is $73k - $113k. Compensation for candidates outside of CO may vary based upon location and experience.
The
Sr. Project Accountant is responsible for developing, monitoring, and analyzing budget and actual costs for new construction projects, including estimate refinements prepared internally and/or with outside estimating firms. This role will take the lead on providing financial support to the pre-operations efforts (including Marketing and Merchandising).
As Sr. Project Accountant, you will work with the Blue-Sky team, developing budgets and means for tracking costs on those efforts that have potential to become construction projects. You will assist with the implementation of the financial and cost management system WORKDAY) for all projects, work closely with program management and purchasing organization, and review scope and payment terms for all contracts relating to the projects. This role reports to the Project Controller, and together you will develop a comprehensive database from past projects to assist in the improvement of the accuracy of project budgeting on all projects.
Your efforts will bring value and quality to construction projects, ultimately elevating the Meow Wolf experience.
How you will do it…
- Work closely with project/program managers and purchasing to ensure that all budgeting, scheduling, and coordination processes run smoothly. They monitor the progress of a project to ensure that it is working within the confines of set deadlines and budget limitations and generate progress reports to managers.
- Senior Project Accountant also make suggestions for improvements to project operations as needed.
- Senior Project Accountant reports to corporate controller with support of program managers and other upper-management personnel involved projects.
- Senior Project Accountant continually monitors and evaluates each step of a project to ensure that it is meeting budgetary and deadline goals. They shall develop a recurring status report to corporate controller, project managers and executive team to discuss the progress of each project and talk about staffing needs, schedule changes, project scope adjustments and more.
- Senior Project Accountant is responsible for creating and maintaining reports addressing all aspects of project development and completion.
- Develop and manage the project budget estimates for TI, Retail, Bar/Café, front and back of house including ticketing and Exhibitions (show design, fabrication, and installation).
- Accurate tracking of project commitments, cost to dates, and EFC trending.
- Create project cash Flows and updating monthly with assistance from the Project Team.
- Provide up to date cost-to-complete (Forecasting EFC’s) forecasts Identify and communicate spending risks.
- Review continually evolving design documents and updates estimates at each stage of the design to ensure the projects are tracking on budget.
- Maintain all supporting project financial documentation (e.g., cost reports, contract signature pages (contracts reside with Contracts and on Project Box file structure), change orders signature pages (contracts reside with Contracts and on Project Box file structure).
- Develop conceptual Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) estimates for projects prior to and in Blue Sky Phase to develop initial costs for business unit financial analysis.
- Create “value engineering” (VE) components with the project team to mitigate cost overruns.
- Compiles overall project summaries on cost at the conclusion of the project.
- Develop and maintain a database of costs comparison for various exhibition and non-exhibition facilities (BOH).
- Provide weekly and monthly project cost reports for corporate controller, PM and Executive Management.
- Support Project Controller with project labor tracking through ERP Time Entry system.
To be successful in this role…
- Must have 3+ years of construction/ theme park estimating experience in retail, hotel, theme parks and themed attractions projects, knowledge of Tenants Improvements (TI), attraction/exhibition (themed environments) estimating, and facility impact costing required.
- Must have strong knowledge of Microsoft applications to create reports and present information in Excel and PowerPoint. Strong knowledge of cost management software is preferred.
- Must be capable of presenting cost estimates to upper management level Positions
- Maintain positive and informative relationships with vendors and contractors to uphold the reputation of the owner and owner’s representatives.
- Able to maintain and track separate project accounts.
- Review and process project invoices and contract payment applications for approval hierarchy, cost coding, contract compliance, payment milestones, confirm capital versus expense, validate integrity of the schedule of values, field
- approvals, necessary submittals in accordance with contract requirements including but not limited to statutory lien waivers.
- Review General Contractor payment applications, (ensuring/validating schedule of values adjustments, field approvals, necessary paperwork delivered in accordance with contract requirements including but not limited to waivers)
- Able to Influence decisions of major nature requiring high degree of tact and diplomacy to obtain favorable results.
- Analytic and data-based decision-making skills.
- Executive presence and strong collaboration and relationship-builder, both internally and externally, with outstanding verbal and written communication skills
- Computer, interpersonal and customer service skills are necessary.
- Senior Project Accountant must be able to multi-task and demonstrate the ability to work with a diverse work group of vendors, executive managers, subcontractors, consultants, and other professionals.
- Experience with project management software to assist in project scheduling, forecasting and other important aspects of the project management process.
What you will bring…
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Construction Management, Engineer in related business fields is required. Master’s degree in Construction Management or Business Administration preferred. CPA preferred.
Work environment & physical demands…
- This is a full-time position, and hours of work and days are Monday through Friday, 9a.m. to 5 p.m. or 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.
- This position will require supervisory responsibility.
- Minimum travel is required for this position.
- Working remotely may be an option. The physical demands here are representative of those met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to handle, or hold objects, reach with hands and arms. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
- This job operates in a professional office environment inside a larger studio environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and scanners.
- The employee will comply with company and OSHA standard workplace safety protocols.
You will get to know Meow Wolf by…
- Exploring Meow Wolf Origins.
- Attending Immersiversity
- Reviewing Meow Wolf’s Employee Handbook.
Are you…
- An experienced Project Accountant who has displayed strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and written/oral communication skills?
- A detail-oriented team leader who can consistently meet deadlines and possess the ability to work independently as needed?
- A thoughtful leader and team player with demonstrated business and an enabler of solutions?
- Able to communicate details to non-technical team members in a way that is clear and approachable?
- Able to manage multiple concurrent projects and motivate professional staff?
- Adept at learning new software and technologies?
- Highly organized with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks while demonstrating excellent time management?
- Able to exhibit professional judgment and decision-making skills?
- Experienced in managing processes or projects and driving change through positive influence?
- Creative in your approach to problem solving with the ability to identify process improvement opportunities?
- Able to contribute to the overall happiness and health of the team and help keep the vibe alive?
If you answered ‘
YES’ to all of the above, then what are you waiting for? APPLY MEOW!
JOIN MEOW WOLF
The organization is comprised of individuals who inspire creativity in people's lives through art and exploration, so that our combined imaginations can transform the world we live in. Every role is a vital component and thereby essential in creating exhibitions that will serve as anchors, borne in deep radical collaboration with local artists and communities, thus fueling our social impact initiatives. Each hire allows us to enhance our surrounding communities and the true source of our creativity, reputation, and vitality.
Meow Wolf is committed to our DIY roots and grassroots community support principles. To document that commitment, we converted our legal designation into a Delaware Public Benefit Corporation and have certified as a B Corporation. As a B Corp, we have a triple bottom line of supporting financial, social and environmental wellbeing in our community.
Our four areas of impact are:
- Respect for Creative Communities
- Respect for Collaborating Artists
- Respect for our Environment
- Respect for our Employees
BENEFITS
The choices we make concerning our benefits during enrollment periods are among the most important we select for ourselves and our families. As part of the total compensation package for full-time employees, Meow Wolf offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes various options to meet individual healthcare and financial needs along with many perks.
- Medical Insurance options: PPO & HSA
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- Company Paid Life Insurance Policy & Long-Term Disability Coverage
- Voluntary Short-term Disability & Critical Illness Policies
- Company Paid Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Parental Leave for 12 weeks
- Discount off Meow Wolf Gift Shop Merch
- Admission to Meow Wolf attractions for employees and guests
- 401k Retirement Plan
- And more benefits specific to the location of the role
Please visit
www.meowwolf.com/careers
for more information.
COME AS YOU ARE
Meow Wolf is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to ensuring all employees enjoy and thrive in a work environment where differences make us the vibrant, wonderful community we are! All employment decisions at Meow Wolf are based on business need, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, veteran status, service in the military or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
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