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(KTA) is a 100% employee-owned materials engineering firm, internationally recognized as a leading expert in materials engineering, corrosion protection and asset integrity. Five business units comprise the $50+ million enterprise offering a broad range of coatings, steel, concrete fabrication and building envelope inspection, evaluation, and testing services in nearly every market and industry. KTA is a highly sought-after partner providing customer-driven innovation, cutting-edge technology, and world-class service delivery for the protection of our clients’ assets and the world’s infrastructure.\n\nWe are searching for an experienced finance leader to join our expanding team as the Director of Finance and Project Accounting. This position will provide leadership and oversight of KTA’s project accounting processes, project financial performance analysis, and assist the Controller in improving the financial management systems and financial performance analysis for the company. You will play a key role in supporting a project-based professional services organization and will work closely with executive management, operational leadership, project managers, and accounting staff to drive financial performance, improve processes, and support strategic decision-making.\n\nThis position is explicitly structured as a high-visibility stepping stone to a senior executive role (including CFO potential). You will not just manage numbers; you will influence strategic planning, collaborate across the organization at all levels, and build leadership skills required for C-suite advancement.\nIn twelve months, you will know you are successful when you have:\nProvided meaningful financial and project performance analysis to support strategic initiatives and business decisions;\nConsistently monitored project performance, including work-in-progress, profitability, and key financial trends;\nPartnered with Business Unit leaders and Project Managers to improve financial understanding, accountability, and project results;\nLead initiatives to improve accounting and project accounting processes, reporting, automation, and efficiency;\nOptimized the use of NetSuite and other financial management tools to support reporting and decision-making, including identifying opportunities to leverage emerging technology and AI to improve finance and accounting processes; and\nSupported the prospect of merger and acquisition opportunities through financial analysis, due diligence, and evaluation.\n\nThis position will report to the CEO and work out of KTA’s corporate headquarters in Pittsburgh (in Findlay Township near the Pittsburgh International Airport), with the opportunity for a hybrid remote work schedule once fully acclimated.\n\nPosition Requirements:\nBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.\n8+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, preferably within a project-based, professional services, consulting, engineering, construction, or similar business environment.\nCPA and/or MBA are a plus.\nExperience with Oracle NetSuite Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System, particularly project accounting functionality.\nStrong experience with project accounting, job costing, and project financial analysis; working with multiple contract types, including lump sum, cost-plus, and time-and-materials (T&M) arrangements.\nDemonstrated ability to identify and implement process improvements, automation, and workflow efficiencies.\nStrong analytical, communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills.\nKnowledge of various government cost accounting, DCAA, FAR, etc. requirements and understanding of ESOPs and ERISA – preferred.\nKTA is a casual, friendly workplace, where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. We are proud to be a 100% employee-owned company voted a 2024 Top Workplace in Pittsburgh! KTA is a company run with family-inspired values and ethics, where diverse perspectives, experiences, and capabilities are embraced and valued. The employees of KTA are dedicated to making each other, the company and our clients successful. We believe that serving our clients as we want to be served results in long lasting business relationships. We are committed to helping you take your career to a new and exciting level. At KTA, you’ll work, learn from, and become one of the best in the industry.\n\nKTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. KTA is a Standing Firm Company. Elzly Technology Corporation (Elzly) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of KTA-Tator, Inc. (KTA).\n\nLinks:\n\nKTA's Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement\n\nKnow Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal\n\nThe Family and Medical Leave Act\n\nPay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision\n\nNotice of E-Verify Participation\n\nE-Verify Right to Work\n\nWe strive to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have\nthe right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center and application process as a result of your disability or if you have Equal Employment Opportunity questions. 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