Financial Analyst

Creative Solutions Services, LLC; Mansfield (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Health Savings Account

ESOP

401K -match

PTO

Six paid company holidays

Job summary

Spherion Mid-Ohio, Richland County, OH, partners with a well-established company to hire a Financial Analyst for an in-person role. You will oversee daily financial operations, forecast project profitability, and contribute to contract negotiations and budgeting.

Key duties include coordinating with operations on costs, leading monthly projections, ensuring accurate estimates, overseeing billings, and using VISTA for accounting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting or 2–3 years of equivalent work experience.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with project operations to review financials before capital is committed.
• Schedule and oversee monthly projection meetings (MPSR).
• Ensure accurate cost estimates for all projects at the location.
• Lead weekly job cost reviews comparing actual vs projected costs.
• Oversee change management with project operations.
• Manage purchase orders and subcontract submissions to Purchasing.
• Ensure timely weekly and monthly billings to meet targets.
• Support Director of Finance with job cost reporting inquiries.
• Allocate expenses to the correct GL accounts for the location.
• Set up and close all new jobs accurately in the location.
• Analyze project risks and mitigate them.
• Assist in annual budget development.
• Utilize VISTA software for accounting and back-office management.

Skills

Negotiation

Teamwork

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

2-3 years of equivalent work experience

Tools

VISTA

Job description

26-00238 The Professional Division of Spherion Mid-Ohio has partnered with a well-established and growing company in Richland County, OH, is seeking a Financial Analyst. This in-person position offers a salary of up to $100K, plus bonus based on experience and skill set. Join their team today!

This is a direct hire opportunity! Never go through a temp-to-hire process. If selected, day ONE you are this companies employee!

The Financial Analyst – is responsible for overseeing and managing the daily financial operations of the Richland County location. This role ensures that construction projects are accurately forecasted and achieve the expected profitability. If you're passionate about negotiating contracts, creating estimates, and maintaining project budgets, this opportunity is for you!

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate with project operations to ensure all financial aspects of active projects are thoroughly reviewed and analyzed before capital is committed
• Schedule and oversee the content of monthly job projection (MPSR) meetings
• Ensure accurate cost estimates for all projects within the location
• Coordinate weekly job cost reviews with operations to compare actual costs against projected estimates
• Oversee change management processes in collaboration with project operations
• Manage and review all purchase orders and subcontract submissions to Purchasing, ensuring costs align with project estimates
• Ensure timely weekly and monthly billings, and work with project operations to meet monthly billing targets
• Assist the Director of Finance with any inquiries related to job cost reporting
• Approve and allocate expenses to the appropriate GL accounts for the location
• Report and address any questions from the Director of Finance regarding job cost reporting
• Manage the accurate set-up and closing of all new jobs within the location
• Continuously analyze project risks and take steps to mitigate them
• Assist in the development of the annual budget
• Will utilize the VISTA software for accounting and back office management

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting required or 2-3 years of equivalent work experience
• Ability to work in a multi-task environment and prioritize workload
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Able to work in a team environment
• Accuracy is a must and strong attention to details
• Great communication skills both verbal and written

What's in it for you?:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short Term/Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Savings Account
• ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
• 401K -match up to 4%
• PTO
• Six paid company holidays