Job Description
**Job Title: Financial Analyst
Job Duration: Temp to Perm
Job Location: 100% Remote - Anywhere in USA
Shift: Monday to Friday 8 AM to 5 PM **
Job Summary:
• This position will primarily be responsible for the complete ownership of daily, monthly, and quarterly financial deliverables for multiple projects within the Southeast portfolio.
• The Financial Analyst will serve as the main point of contact for Project Directors, Senior Management, and Corporate Finance regarding financial results and analysis.
• They will have control and ownership of all financial aspects of the projects from contract start to contract end and will play a key role within the Southeast Project Finance team.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Responsible for preparation, validation, and delivery of project financial forecasts, including loading labor and other direct cost data into Corporate financial forecasting TM1 application.
• Participating in reviews with high-level management to finalize and submit forecasts according to deadlines.
• Quarterly tasks including Risk and Opportunity analysis and Earned Unbilled reconciliations.
• Oversee and review monthly accruals.
• Prepare monthly variance analysis for management review.
• Update and create Contract Information Forms for new project charge nodes, funding, system access roles, etc.
• Responsible for ad hoc reporting requests from management.
• Prepare and submit monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
• Overall validation of client invoices and supporting schedules.
• Support management to respond to ad hoc requests for supporting documentation, cost allocations/analysis, etc.
• Prepare pricing and other cost estimates, including those related to contract amendments and task orders.
• Participate in all internal/external audits while maintaining reports and data related to or necessary for audits.
• Ensure security and privacy of financial information.
• Responsible for adhering to established safety standards.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for an extended period.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.
• Create requisitions and purchase orders for other teams within the New England organization as needed.
• Work requires considerable judgment and initiative.
• Exert some influence on the overall objectives and long-range goals of the organization.
• Utilize skills to enhance processes and procedures to benefit the organization.
Education and Experience Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, and 3+ years of experience in financial analysis and forecasting are required.
• Appropriate experience can substitute in lieu of education.
• Extremely strong Excel and analytical skills.
• Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Experience in managing financial forecasts/budget in a large multi-project environment.
• Advanced knowledge of financial and statutory accounting principles.
• Advanced proficiency in the use of MS Excel.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Word and PowerPoint.
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills, as well as excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong ability to communicate and present complex information at both a high level and a detailed level through oral and written methods.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a challenging fast-paced environment confidently.
• Maturity, professionalism, and high level of discretion are required.
• Knowledge of procedural controls and data validation techniques required.
• Strong work ethic with a positive, can-do attitude.
• Independent, self-starter with the ability to conduct research, data analysis, and resolve problems with minimal supervision.
• Strong emphasis on a positive mindset and responsibility.
• Strong presence with the ability to interact with Senior Leadership.
• Strong ability to collaborate with individuals across the organization to achieve results.
• Prior experience with IBM Cognos Analytics and TM1 forecasting application highly preferred.
• Prior experience with SAP PAX (Planning Analytics for Excel) highly preferred.
• Experience with analyzing financial statements.