Senior Accountant

About the job

About Woods Bagot – Architecture for Worlds Ahead

We design places that meet the challenges and opportunities of our rapidly changing world. Our commitment to exploration, impact and community creates enduring, forward‑thinking outcomes, unlocking humanity’s highest potential. With a global design culture devoted to creativity, resilience, and purpose – we ensure every project contributes to our client’s vision, inspiring future generations.

Woods Bagot is part of the 7C Network. The 7C Network is an integrated network of design and architecture companies that provides “Total Place Design,” a holistic approach to creating transformative environments. It combines capabilities from its constituent brands – including Woods Bagot, ERA-co, Impact Futures, and Customs Bureau – to offer services in placemaking, sustainability, architecture and interior design, and luxury concepts.

7C operates in North America through three corporate entities, one including the operations of its New York studio and one including operations of its San Francisco and Los Angeles studios. The third entity operates the US-based ERA-Co activities.

The role of the Senior Accountant is to manage activities relating to the region’s financial & month-end accounting, compliance (tax, registrations, filings etc.) across both companies, cash flow & banking, administration, and to provide business and management support to the studio and ERA leadership teams.

Key Responsibilities

Month End Accounting, Journals & Reconciliations

• Post monthly depreciation, prepayment, payroll and lease journals.
• Post and release accrued expenditures and manage reconciliation of accrual balance.
• Review doubtful debts provision with the studio accountants at month end close.
• Oversee the North American regional management cost centre profit and loss, including allocation of regional costs to studios on a monthly basis.
• Maintain monthly balance sheet reconciliations, including detailed quarterly review of doubtful debts, outstanding AP items and intercompany accounts.

Cash Flows & Banking

• Post receipts and prepare regular (at least weekly) bank reconciliations.
• Update weekly cash flow forecasts for the region.
• Make payments based on the schedule prepared with the Studio Accountants.
• Check bank daily and alert Studio Accountants when client receipts are posted.

Accounts Payable

• Code regional creditors, expense claims, credit cards (AMEX), vendor credit requests and other administration.
• Download AMEX statements monthly and reconcile, journalize, and submit for approval.
• Prepare weekly and off-cycle accounts payable check runs.

Compliance

• Ensure all corporate registrations and filings are up to date.
• Assist with Federal, State, and City tax filings.
• Liaise with Group Finance for completion of the annual audit.

Supporting Regional Studio Leaders & Staff

• Support management on ad-hoc requests and financial reviews.
• Support Regional Leadership and staff on finance matters.
• Request clarification on conflicting requests and prioritize effectively.
• Support management in business strategies and client negotiations.
• Negotiate with suppliers/contracts on settlements, discounts, and payment terms.
• Utilize the broader finance network to support the role.

Personal Competencies

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proactive, collaborative, and strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.
• Attention to detail with rigorous follow-up.
• Willingness to learn.
• Team player who can also work autonomously and take initiative.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Key Skills and Experience

• Bachelor of Business/Commerce required.
• Chartered or Certified CPA/CMA desirable.
• Previous experience in a similar role within a professional services firm.
• At least 5-7 years of accounting experience.
• Experience using accounting software.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel and Word skills.
• Experience with BST is an advantage.

How to Apply

Applicants are required to submit a resume via our LinkedIn job post. Applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. We do not accept unsolicited resumes or names from agencies. All personal data collected by the Company will be kept confidential and only used for recruitment purposes.

Mandatory requirement: It is an essential requirement that at the time of applying for this position applicants must have the legal right to work in America.

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