Project Financial Analyst

Jensen Hughes; Cleveland (OH); Remote; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Project Financial Analyst to join their dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with Project Managers and senior leadership, ensuring financial excellence across a diverse portfolio of projects. The ideal candidate will have a background in accounting or finance, with strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex contract terms. You will play a crucial role in managing project financials, supporting compliance, and driving process improvements. If you're passionate about financial analysis and eager to contribute to impactful projects, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in revenue analysis or project accounting.
• Strong understanding of revenue recognition principles and contract terms.

Responsibilities

• Review contracts for revenue recognition and billing accuracy.
• Partner with Project Managers to support financial aspects of projects.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Revenue Recognition Principles

Contract Interpretation

Project Financial Management

Time Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

Job description

At Jensen Hughes, we lead with our Purpose + Principles and value our people. Across our global partnership of experts, clients, and communities, we are recognized worldwide for our leadership in fire protection engineering, a legacy of responsibility we have advanced with pride since 1939. Today, our expertise extends broadly across closely related risk management fields — from accessibility consulting, risk and hazard analysis, process safety and forensic investigations to security risk consulting, emergency management and digital innovation. As we champion best practices, set industry standards and support communities with innovative solutions, we are making the world a better place.

We believe that creating and sustaining a culture of trust, integrity and professional growth fundamentally includes a sustained commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

At Jensen Hughes, diversity is ingrained in our culture -- we accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic background. Our differences and uniqueness are celebrated and reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks.

Job Overview

Jensen Hughes is seeking a Project Financial Analyst. This position may be remote within the United States. This highly visible role within the organization will report to a Project Financial Manager within the Project Financial Department. The Project Financial Department oversees the financial performance of more than 20,000 projects on an annual basis acting as the business advisor to business operations, senior management, and executive leadership. The department’s focus is on providing three key items to the company: (1) providing business advisory to all levels of the organization in relation to financial projects, (2) focusing on transactional excellence in supporting financial projects, and (3) ensuring adequate compliance and controls regarding policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

1. Review contracts to ensure proper system set up (revenue recognition, billing, and delivery)
2. Partner with the Project Manager(s) in financial support of the projects
3. Ensure proper revenue recognition, invoicing and collections per contractual terms
4. Actively manage project-specific items (unbilled, backlog, deferred revenue, open AR, etc.)
5. Manage the month-end close for assigned projects (revenue, unbilled, backlog, AR, etc.)
6. Review monthly results with Project Financial Manager prior to revenue close
7. Review monthly results with Project Manager(s) during monthly meetings
8. Assist in overall department goals and objectives
9. Assist in the annual audit process
10. Lead the planning, documentation, and execution of internal process improvement and other accounting projects
11. Assist with ad hoc requests or projects

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance
• 4 or more years of relevant experience (revenue analyst, project accounting, auditor, etc.)
• Experience and understanding of revenue recognition principles
• Experience in reviewing the performance of project financials
• Ability to read, interpret, and understand contract terms and conditions
• Ability to independently prioritize in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical skills in evaluating project performance
• Ability to manage specialized internal projects in Accounting/Finance
• Experience with process implementation, refinement, and documentation of same
• Some travel to domestic offices may be required
• Experience with Deltek Costpoint is preferred, but not required

Jensen Hughes is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.