Financial Analyst - Richmond, VA

M.C. Dean, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 70,480 - 88,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision, life, and-dis

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401k Retirement Plan

Military Reserve pay offset

Paid maternity leave

Job summary

M.C. Dean, Inc. is seeking a Project Controls professional to support project cost control, procurement planning, WBS setup, and monthly project controls activities across multi-year construction programs.

The ideal candidate has two years of related experience, a bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance, strong Microsoft Excel skills, and the ability to work independently and meet deadlines. Occasional travel to project sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Two years of related experience.
• Knowledge of general accounting principles.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Attention to detail in completing work tasks.
• Ability to work independently and manage own deadlines.
• Strong organization, communication, and analytical skills.
• Use of accounting principles to solve problems.

Responsibilities

• Project Cost Control: develop budgets and manpower forecasts for multi-year construction projects.
• Monitor indirect costs by performing budget-to-actual analysis on a weekly basis; identify and eliminate root causes for variances.
• Establish an accurate cash-flow forecast to ensure the project is cash-positive; monitor monthly and adjust as needed.
• Ensure accurate and timely complex multi-million cost-plus billing submission on a monthly basis.
• Project Procurement Planning: lead procurement planning effort for the project; ensure compliance and logistics.
• Work with project management to procure the job according to plan before 20% completion.
• Perform monthly analysis of actual bought versus plan and justify adjustments.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Independent work

Organization

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance, or related field

Job description

Overview

About M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation’s most mission-critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. With over 7,000 employees, our capabilities span electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audiovisual, and IT systems. Headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, M.C. Dean delivers resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions through engineering expertise and smart systems integration.

Why Join Us?

Our people are passionate about engineering innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by our core values—agility, expertise, and trust—we foster a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment. At M.C. Dean, we are committed to building the next generation of technical leaders in electrical, engineering, and cybersecurity industries.

Responsibilities

• Project Cost Control
  • Engage with the project management team to come up with accurate budgets and manpower forecasts for multi-year construction projects.
  • Monitor and control indirect costs by performing budget-to-actual analysis on a weekly basis; identify and eliminate root causes for variances.
  • Establish an accurate cash‑flow forecast to ensure the project is cash‑positive for the duration; monitor monthly to keep the forecast accurate and adjust as needed.
  • Ensure accurate and timely complex multi‑million cost‑plus billing submission on a monthly basis.
• Project Procurement Planning
  • Lead procurement planning effort for the project. Work closely with the project management team to develop a detailed procurement plan after award and ensure compliance and logistics are included.
  • Help the project team procure the job according to plan before 20% completion.
  • Perform monthly analysis of actual bought versus plan; ensure acceptable justification prior to adjusting the plan.
• Work Breakdown Structure
  • Assist the project management team in establishing a WBS at the time of award.
  • Assist with maintenance of WBS responsibilities at the project level.
  • Ensure WBS is maintained throughout the project duration.
• Project Controls
  • Assist project team with monthly financial forms.
  • Provide cost analysis and require explanation of variances from the project team.
  • Help project management team prepare monthly financial forms for management review.
  • Ensure acceptable justification for all variances (fades/gains).

Qualifications

• The incumbent must have two years of related experience.
• Knowledge of general accounting principles.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Attention to detail in completing work tasks.
• Ability to work independently and manage own deadlines.
• Strong organization, communication, and analytical skills.
• Use of accounting principles to solve problems.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance, or related field with 2+ years of experience.

Desired Qualities

• Self‑starter.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects.
• Proactiveness in asking questions as needed.
• Eagerness to learn and advance career within the company.

Location/Travel

• Occasional travel to other project sites.

Benefits

• A competitive salary
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Military Reserve pay offset
• Paid maternity leave

Abilities

• Exposure to computer screen for a long period of time.
• Sitting for extended periods of time.
• Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
• Finger dexterity to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, e.g., using a keyboard.
• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Identify and understand the speech of another person.

Pay Range: USD $70,480.00 - USD $88,100.00 /Yr.