Project Finance Analyst I

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Kansas, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Offer financial support and guidance for assigned projects.

• Oversee and manage project financials to enhance profitability and cash flow.

• Input, assess, reconcile, and approve project budgets, billing timelines, and revenue plans within financial management systems.

• Execute work transfers between sites in the financial management system.

• Maintain configuration for Project and Contract modules, including Rate Sets/Plans and Contract Lines.

• Document revenue recognition for milestone-based, evenly spread, usage-based, and billable project transactions during month-end closing.

• Generate and verify monthly/quarterly Sponsor accruals and receivable balances.

• Prepare monthly analyses comparing actual figures against budget/forecast and generate project reports.

• Assess revenue recognition, project performance variances, as well as WIP/Deferred revenue statuses.

• Conduct reconciliations for WIP/Deferred revenue.

• Supervise WIP/Deferred revenue, over-the-limit, and contract activation reports; address or escalate any unusual activities.

• Compile reports for unsigned contract opportunities, backlog, and perform ad-hoc financial analyses.

• Collaborate with project management on forecasts, timelines, scope alterations, budget comparisons, and change orders.

• Ensure that payments remain within SOW timelines.

• Guarantee that change orders are completed and communicated to the relevant personnel.

• Act as the primary contact for project communications, correspondence, and documentation.

• Engage in study team and project kickoff meetings, working alongside cross-functional staff to verify details and address data issues.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field, or equivalent work experience is required.

• At least 1 year of relevant experience.

• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

• Preferred experience with Workday ERP.

• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and industry-specific manuals.

• Capability to write advanced reports and correspondence.

• Effective public speaking skills in front of groups of customers or employees of the organization.

• Bilingual proficiency in French may be necessary, depending on the location.

• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.

• Strong interpersonal skills.

• Personal and professional integrity, with discretion in handling confidential information.

• Capacity to build strong, trusting relationships.

• Ability to juggle multiple conflicting priorities.

• Self-motivated and willing to take the initiative to identify and anticipate client needs and make recommendations.

• Critical thinking, initiative, sound judgment, and effective problem-solving skills.

• Ability to prioritize tasks and work in an organized manner.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Professional demeanor and discretion concerning employee information.

• Ability to function as part of a fast-paced, deadline-oriented team.

• Proficient in MS Office and familiar with HRMS systems.

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

• Must possess valid work authorization that does not require employer sponsorship now or in the future.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote work arrangement.

• Full-time employment.