Project Finance Analyst II

HNTB; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

HNTB is seeking a Project Analyst to serve as the financial advisor throughout the project lifecycle, focusing on budgets, profitability, cash flow, and contract compliance. You will analyze gross margin, ensure PM system accuracy, and manage invoicing in line with client terms.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree with 2 years of financial/analytical experience, or 6 years of applicable work experience in lieu of a degree. Arlington, VA office location with full-time employment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of financial, project accounting/analysis, or related experience, or 6 years of financial, project accounting/analysis, or related work experience.
• Ability to manage ownership of the project finance responsibilities for small to medium projects or ownership of a portion of larger projects.
• Ability to read and comprehend contract requirements to ensure adherence.

Responsibilities

• Engages and supports all financial aspects across the entire project lifecycle.
• Models and analyzes gross margin scenarios from initial engagement through final negotiations, offering revenue and cash performance recommendations and enhancement strategies.
• Ensures the accuracy of the PM system by overseeing changes to budget, commitments, forecasts, and expenditures, aligning work plans with client/contract requirements.
• Reviews and ensures timely and accurate invoice approval and payment applications according to client terms and requirements, including subcontracting needs. Collaborates with the project manager and cash management team to proactively resolve billing and revenue discrepancies.
• Generates and evaluates standard and ad hoc reports to identify and track potential cost issues and overruns. Investigates budget anomalies and resolves variances or escalates concerns to discuss actions.
• Forecasts and monitors project estimate-at-completion (EAC) by recording potential and actual changes to cost accounts, including change orders, trends, and deviations.
• Facilitates an efficient earnings review process with the project team, using GAAP and revenue recognition concepts to analyze project finance performance. Performs project revenue adjustments with general supervision.
• Escalates project performance that impacts office results to the office finance manager in a timely manner.
• Develops client and subconsultant relationships, ensuring effective client service and efficient subconsultant management.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

6 years of financial, project accounting/analysis, or related work experience in lieu of education

Job description

HNTB is seeking a Project Analyst to serve as the financial advisor throughout the project lifecycle, focusing on budgets, profitability, cash flow, and contract compliance. You will analyze gross margin, ensure PM system accuracy, and manage invoicing in line with client terms.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree with 2 years of financial/analytical experience, or 6 years of applicable work experience in lieu of a degree. Arlington, VA office location with full-time employment.