Financial Manager

M.C. Dean; Virginia, Tysons (MN, VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented finance professional to manage complex financial operations for large projects. This role involves ensuring compliance with contract terms, producing monthly billings, and collaborating with project leaders to validate project costs. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting or finance, excellent Excel skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with team members. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will drive financial success and support impactful projects.

Qualifications

• 7-9 years of relevant experience in accounting or finance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Manage finances and contract compliance for large multi-year projects.
• Produce monthly billing and assist with financial reporting.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Accounting

Finance

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Overview

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

In this position, the incumbent will compute, classify, and analyze numerical data and financial records. The incumbent must also check the accuracy of figures, calculations, and postings pertaining to business transactions.

Job Description

Continuing Education:

• Initial and continued training by a Controller
• Excel courses to the advanced level
• Scheduling/Earned Value Management
• CPA and/or CFCM certification

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Interact with customer or customer's representative on a regular basis. Manage the finances, accounting, and contract compliance for several large multi-year projects and programs. Responsibilities include:
• Produce monthly billing for assigned projects ensuring compliance with the invoicing terms and conditions. Assist in resolution of billing concerns with Owner to ensure timely payment of invoices. Post invoices in customers' invoicing systems and M. C. Dean's accounting system as applicable.
• Book month-end financial adjustments for all assigned projects. Assist with creation of business unit month-end reporting. Work closely with Project Leadership team to ensure desired results. Prepare and present financial results in Monthly Operational Unit Financial Review.
• Work closely with Project Leadership team to ensure proper allocation of costs. Review cost ledgers on weekly/monthly basis and enter adjustments into accounting system as needed.
• Assist with cost, pricing, and reviews of proposals and change orders to verify accuracy and adherence to federal cost accounting standards.
• Meet monthly with Project Leaders and other pertinent operation staff to validate estimated project costs to complete for active jobs. Train Project Leaders and ensure understanding in cost forecasts, manpower projections, cash flow, and change order tracking and management. Provide quality control and review outputs.
• Provide and update 36-month revenue and gross profit projections on a quarterly basis for assigned projects. Review with Controller, Operations Directors, and Vice Presidents.
• Assist Project Leaders in preparation and presentation of effective monthly Key Project Reviews and project/program Gate Checks.
• Prepare and provide data for required monthly reports/CDRLs and participate in monthly contract status review meetings.
• Monitor contract compliance and customer reporting.

Qualifications/Skills & Knowledge Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 7-9 years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to work collaboratively and interact effectively with team members.
• Self-starter and problem solver; able to work independently.
• Effective communication skills.

Position location: Tysons Corner, VA

Travel: This position will require travel to other project sites as needed.

Abilities

• Exposure to computer screens for extended periods.
• Sitting for extended periods.
• Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
• Finger dexterity for manipulating objects like a keyboard.
• Listening and understanding spoken information.
• Communicating effectively in speech.
• Reading and understanding written information.
• Applying rules to specific problems to produce logical answers.
• Understanding speech of others.