Salary
💰 $70,000 - $101,400 per year
About the role
- Provide budget, contract, and financial management support to Project Managers
- Assist Project Managers with maintaining the life cycle of projects per client requirements and company guidelines
- Coordinate with project accounting staff to ensure invoices are submitted per established timelines and contractual requirements
- Audit project management reports for financial impacts and provisions for gross profit optimization
- Assist Project Managers with monthly forecasts and financial estimates
- Support Project Managers with project/program enterprise structures (Work Breakdown Structures, and Cost Breakdown Structures) as part of project budgeting and setup
- Perform and manage all budget and cost control functions
- Prepare month-end reports, variance reports, and ad hoc reports as required
- Perform analytics and interpret project/program data for continuous improvement
- Complete financial reconciliations as required
- May train, manage, or mentor others
- Administrate the use of Project Management Information Systems in areas such as budget/cost control, document control, and reporting
Requirements
- Experience is required in all aspects of budget and cost controls, including budgeting, forecasting, and earned value management
- Understanding contract terms
- Working knowledge of project accounting methods and requirements
- Understanding of principles and methods related to Earned Value Management
- Ability to functionally coordinate with both internal and external business processes and to blend the requirements of both
- Proficient in mastering the use of Microsoft Office Suite (specifically desired: expertise in MS Excel)
- Experience with MS Project and SQL /SharePoint Applications is a plus
- Must be detail-oriented with exceptional organizational and time management skills
- Excellent communication skills (both oral and written)
- Ability to see the "big picture" and use common sense to make decisions
- Well-developed interpersonal skills with the ability and desire to build trusting, long-term relationships
- Experienced in working with and providing support to diverse groups at all levels of management
- Relevant technical college graduate or a BS degree, or equivalent experience
- 3 years of experience in project/program controls, project management, or project accounting position
- Experience working in a consulting or project management environment is strongly preferred