Project Financials Analyst

About the role

Manages assigned tasks aiding the overall financial needs and processes of the project and groups. Oversees compliance with company standards and best practices. Compiles and analyzes data pertaining to the measuring, tracking, and forecasting of project and group health and goals. Assists in the development of training programs or initiatives and receives training in company management tools, standards, policies, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with stakeholders to prepare standard financial deliverables for review and approval using multiple systems.
• Demonstrate competency in the financial management systems.
• Monitor financial health by creating, reviewing, updating, and tracking cash flow, change management items, budgets, revenue, costs, and forecasts across multiple systems.
• Maintain the setup, reconciliation, and maintenance of budgets.
• Competent in contract terms and conditions and able to communicate and coordinate the impacts on the financials including payment terms, retainage, tax, and lien law requirements.
• Oversee and manage project and group accounting processes (AP & AR).
• Manage and provide specific project or group assistance in administration, coordination, and compliance of necessary requirements and programs.
• Oversee financial reporting requirements as necessary.
• Conduct audits as required to ensure compliance and determine status of health.
• Understand forecasting methods and assist in financial forecasting as required.
• Train teams in financial-related processes and procedures.
• Document financial changes using appropriate systems and forms to drive consistency and ensure compliance.
• Travel as required.
• Perform other duties which may be assigned as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or Construction Management and experience, or 4 plus years’ relevant experience in lieu of degree.
• Experience in a commercial contracting environment preferred.
• Understanding of cost and schedule development and controls preferred.
• Solid analytical ability with excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
• Knowledge of business intelligence tools such as Microsoft Power BI.
• Knowledge of ERP/Project Management platforms in general; experience using Procore, EcoSys, and JD Edwards preferred.

Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, this position requires ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-50 pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand, and finger dexterity, including the ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment, and read application/form information. The associate frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear. Reasonable accommodations will be made in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.