Project Control Analyst

Job Description Summary:

Ensure sound internal control environment exists where risk is anticipated and mitigated in a timely manner.

Job Description:

Ensure sound internal control environment exists where risk is anticipated and mitigated in a timely manner.

Job Description:

Build relationships through the Accounting, Operations, and Business Technology teams.
Develop a deep understanding of current systems, processes, and needs.
Focus on wholistic process improvements with foresight of expanded growth.
Leverage technology and critical thinking to provide solutions for data gaps and inefficiencies.
Deliver projects with high quality, thorough documentation, and targeted training.
Work closely with Leadership to accomplish and prioritize requests.
Identify problems and opportunities from financial data.
Organize, analyze, and draw insights from financial data.
Perform complex financial and operational analysis to support short term and long-term range strategic plans and operating budgets.
Evaluate data, prepare forecasts, analyze trends, and present results to supervisor.
Develop and manage finance process targets (key performance indicators/metrics) and provide regular target performance updates and analysis
Identify new developments in the field of finance planning and control
Carry out financial analysis at multiple complexity levels
Follow cost analysis process by enforcing policies and procedures; providing trends and forecasts; explaining processes and techniques.
Reconciles transactions by comparing and correcting data.
Provide analysis of trends and forecasts and recommend actions for optimization
Identify and drive process improvements, including the creation of standard and ad-hoc reports, tools and dashboards in various systems
Increase productivity by developing automated reporting/forecasting tools
Assist in market research, data mining, business intelligence
Assist with preparation and coordination of audits as requested
Monitor cash inflows and outflows on projects and report cash flow issues to operations.
Prepare assigned duties for joint venture projects (including preparation of financials).
Deliver business-specific insights and feedback to help develop and improve financial performance
Cultivate strong relationships with internal leadership and project teams
Complete other responsibilities as assignments
Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting (or equivalent years of experience
Minimum 5 years accounting or analytical roles within construction organizations (10 years for non-construction experience).
Experience with ERP systems (CMiC preferred).
Proven analytical skills in construction accounting.
Ability to quickly learn objectives and operations throughout the organization.
Willingness to learn new systems and pursue continued development.
Deep understanding of the employee timekeeping and payroll process and associated compliance requirements
Proven experience in a quantitatively-heavy role
Experience diagnosing financial issues and implementing solutions
Track record of cross-functional collaboration, putting ideas into practice, and assessing results
Desired knowledge of the basics of the construction business – industry trends, current practices, and common processes as it pertains to risk, safety, accounting, and operations
Knowledgeable of federal, state, and local laws, statutes, etc. which govern accounting policies and practices (compliance requirements)
Strong analytical skills
Good understanding of financial management procedures and principles
Proficient in use of computer spreadsheet software and related applications
Ability to organize work and handle multiple projects, and direct and supervise work of other employees
Experience with online integrated accounting systems, data management tools and business software applications
Effective written and verbal English communication skills, including professional telephone manner
Reliability, dependability and flexibility