Project Controls Analyst

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Project Managers to monitor and track the financial health of projects through analysis of costs, revenue, risks, and pricing.
• Assist Project Managers with establishing and monitoring budgets, as well as providing transparency into financial performance on a routine basis.
• Execute financial forecasting and reconciliation to ensure project accounts remain profitable and revenue recognition is balanced and accurate.
• Aid in the development of revenue and expense analyses, and create and present monthly reports that provide Upper Management with the division’s financial performance.
• Aid in the development and auditing of cost and price proposals, ensuring all submissions for solicitations and quotes are accurate and compliant.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in the Business Central accounting system, overseeing project setup, reviewing and approving employee expense reports, and ensuring all charging data is accurate from award to closeout.
• Act as the primary point of contact for financial deliverables, ensuring customer’s accurate and timely reporting.

Qualifications

• Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Four to nine years of project finance, cost analysis, or government contracting experience.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills, advanced Excel proficiency.
• Experience with diverse contract types, specifically Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP).
• Familiarity with the Maritime industry and its financial analyses.
• Direct experience with government contracting, including DCAA rate structures, FAR knowledge, and GAAP standards.
• Working knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM), revenue recognition principles, and project forecasting.
• Exceptional collaborative skills with the ability to interface across operational and financial teams.
• Ability to operate independently with minimal guidance, taking full ownership of work products in a fast-paced environment.
• Accuracy and thoroughness, strong attention to detail, and ability to identify financial issues or inconsistencies.