Project Controls Engineer

WSP; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance coverage

Life and disability insurance

A retirement savings plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Short- and long-term incentives

Program-specific awards

Job summary

Maximus is seeking a Financial Analyst to support project financial management in San Francisco. The role involves producing accurate financial reports for corporate and project management, and preparing labor and ODCs for client invoicing with proper cost reconciliation.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 3-5 years of experience, with strong Excel skills and the ability to analyze variances and communicate results clearly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or related field.
• 3-5 years of related professional experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to analyze financial data, identify variances, and communicate results clearly.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work with Finance, Operations, Contracts, and Project Management stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate project financial reporting results for submission to corporate finance and project management.
• Prepare labor and ODCs (Other Direct Charges) for client invoicing and cost reporting; ensure all costs on the invoice are accurate, appropriately supported and reconcile to the accounting system.
• Assist program control staff with ad hoc financial and cost analysis as requested by program management and corporate finance.
• Provide analytical support to program contract staff preparing corporate required reporting of accounts receivable and billed and unbilled reconciliations.
• Track financial status by monitoring variances from forecasts and investigate unusual variances for accuracy.
• Monitor fulfillment expenses closely against forecast assumptions.
• Review incoming vendor invoices for accuracy, provide appropriate codes and monitor payment status.
• Support project financial management and project controls activities, including month-end close activities such as revenue adjustment and accrual.
• Perform forecasting and variance analysis, including Estimate at Completion (EAC/ETC) support, to track project performance against plan and identify drivers.
• Handle project reporting, labor and ODC monitoring.
• Track funding, funding burn and backlog, subcontractor management, invoice review, and contract modification (MOD) tracking.
• Support billing and revenue recognition to ensure costs are billable and revenue is recorded accurately.
• Demonstrates strong organizational skills, effectively juggling multiple priorities and working with several program/project managers simultaneously.

Skills

Financial analysis

Variance analysis

Forecasting

Attention to detail

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

TM1

Costpoint

Job description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Produce accurate project financial reporting results for submission to corporate finance and project management.
• Prepare labor and ODCs (Other Direct Charges) for client invoicing and cost reporting; ensure all costs on the invoice are accurate, appropriately supported and reconcile to the accounting system.
• Assist program control staff with ad hoc financial and cost analysis as requested by program management and corporate finance.
• Provide analytical support to program contract staff preparing corporate required reporting of accounts receivable and billed and unbilled reconciliations.
• Track financial status by monitoring variances from forecasts and investigate unusual variances for accuracy.
• Monitor fulfillment expenses closely against forecast assumptions.
• Review incoming vendor invoices for accuracy, provide appropriate codes and monitor payment status.

Job-Specific Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Support project financial management and project controls activities, including month-end close activities such as revenue adjustment and accrual.
• Perform forecasting and variance analysis, including Estimate at Completion (EAC/ETC) support, to track project performance against plan and identify drivers.
• Handle project reporting, labor and ODC monitoring.
• Track funding, funding burn and backlog, subcontractor management, invoice review, and contract modification (MOD) tracking.
• Support billing and revenue recognition to ensure costs are billable and revenue is recorded accurately.
• Demonstrates strong organizational skills, effectively juggling multiple priorities and working with several program/project managers simultaneously.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related field required.
• 3-5 years of related experience required.

Job-Specific Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or related field.
• Additional years of relevant experience will be considered in lieu of degree.
• 3-5 years of relevant professional experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to analyze financial data, identify variances, and communicate results clearly.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work with Finance, Operations, Contracts, and Project Management stakeholders.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• Forecasting, EAC support, funding tracking, variance analysis, and accrual experience.
• Experience with TM1, Costpoint, or similar reporting tools.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience supporting government contracts (FFP, T&M, or cost-reimbursable).

Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.

Pay Transparency

Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package.

• health insurance coverage
• life and disability insurance
• a retirement savings plan
• paid holidays
• paid time off
• short- and long-term incentives
• program-specific awards

Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.

Accommodations

Maximus provides reasonable accommodations to individuals requiring assistance during any phase of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment. If you require assistance at any stage of the employment process—including accessing job postings, completing assessments, or participating in interviews—please contact People Operations at [e-mail].

Minimum Salary $60,000.00 Maximum Salary $75,000.00 *