Crystal Layland

District Project Accounting Manager @WSP in the U.S.

Minneapolis, MN, US

As District Project Accounting Manager, I lead a high-performing team of project financial analysts and drive financial excellence across a portfolio of complex projects within WSP’s Property & Buildings specialties and Northeast Building Systems markets.Building on my experience leading post-acquisition integrations, I focus on aligning people, processes, and systems to achieve operational efficiency and sustainable financial performance.KEY HIGHLIGHTS*Post-Acquisition Leadership*: Partner with corporate integration teams to standardize financial operations and ensure smooth adoption of WSP’s business systems and practices following acquisitions.*Portfolio & Risk Oversight*: Direct the financial management of multimillion-dollar project portfolios, optimizing profitability, forecasting accuracy, and risk mitigation.*People & Performance*: Manage and mentor a geographically dispersed team, fostering accountability, technical mastery, and cross-functional collaboration.*Operational Strategy*: Translate financial data into actionable insights for project managers and market leaders, aligning project delivery with strategic business goals.*Continuous Improvement*: Drive initiatives to enhance financial systems, automate reporting, and strengthen internal controls—improving agility and transparency across project lifecycles.IMPACTStrengthening post-acquisition financial performance through clarity, collaboration, and data-driven leadership—creating stable foundations for long-term success.