Project Financial Analyst

Lensa; Phoenix (AZ); Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading career site, Lensa, is seeking a Project Financial Analyst for Jensen Hughes in Phoenix, AZ. This key role involves overseeing financial performance for numerous projects, providing business advisory, and ensuring compliance with financial policies. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and at least four years of relevant experience. A competitive total rewards package, including a 401(k), healthcare coverage, and more, is offered.

Benefits

401(k) with company match

Healthcare coverage

Broad range of other benefits

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant experience in financial analysis or project accounting.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate financial project performance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review contracts for revenue recognition and invoicing.
• Partner with Project Managers for financial support.
• Manage month-end close activities for assigned projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Revenue recognition principles

Project performance evaluation

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Deltek Costpoint

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Project Financial Analyst

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Company Overview

Throughout our worldwide network of experts, clients and communities, we are renowned for our leadership in fire protection engineering – a legacy of responsibility we have proudly upheld since 1939. Today, our expertise extends broadly across closely related security and risk-based fields – from accessibility consulting and risk analysis to process safety, forensic investigations, security risk consulting, emergency management, digital innovation and more.

Our engineers and consultants collaborate to solve complex safety and security challenges, ensuring our clients can protect what matters most. For over 80 years, we have helped mitigate risks that threaten lives, property and reputations. Through technology, expertise and industry-leading research, we remain dedicated to our purpose of making our world safe, secure and resilient.

At Jensen Hughes, we believe that creating and sustaining a culture of trust, integrity and professional growth starts with putting our people first. Our employees are our greatest strength, and we value the unique perspectives and talents they bring to our organization.

Our wide range of Global Employee Networks connect people from across the organization, supporting career development and providing forums for individuals to share experiences on topics they're passionate about. Together, we are cultivating a connected culture where everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow and succeed together.

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 in 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

• Review contracts to ensure proper system set up ( revenue recognition, billing, and delivery)
• Partner with the Project Manager(s) in financial support of the projects
• Ensure proper revenue recognition, invoicing and collections per contractual terms
• Actively manage project-specific items ( unbilled, backlog, deferred revenue, open AR, etc. )
• Manage the month-end close for assigned projects ( revenue, unbilled, backlog, AR, etc. )
• Review monthly results with Project Financial Manager prior to revenue close
• Review monthly results with Project Manager(s) during monthly meetings
• Assist in overall department goals and objectives
• Assist in the annual audit process
• Lead the planning, documentation, and execution of internal process improvement and other accounting projects
• 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
• Excellent communication; both written and verbal
• 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
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• 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
  
  

Please note that the salary range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting and not a guarantee of compensation. Final compensation may vary based on factors, including but not limited to, responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, geographic location, internal equity, alignment with market data.

Jensen Hughes offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401(k) with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the positions.”

National Pay Range

$70,000-$90,000USD

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.

The security of your personal data is important to us. Jensen Hughes has implemented reasonable physical, technical, and administrative security standards to protect personal data from loss, misuse, alteration, or destruction. We protect your personal data against unauthorized access, use, or disclosure, using security technologies and procedures, such as encryption and limited access. Only authorized individuals may access your personal data for the purpose for which it was collected, and these individuals receive training about the importance of protecting personal data. Jensen Hughes is committed to compliance with all relevant data privacy laws in all areas where we do business, including, but not limited to, the GDPR and the CCPA. Additionally, our service providers are contractually bound to maintain the confidentiality of personal data and may not use the information for any unauthorized purpose.

• Policy on use of 3rd party recruiting agency for direct placements
  
  

Jensen Hughes will occasionally augment a recruiting search through agencies for certain positions when business conditions warrant. Jensen Hughes will not accept resumes, inquiries or proposals from recruiting agencies as an acceptable method to consider a candidate. 3rd party recruiting agencies must sign a standard Jensen Hughes agreement after being evaluated and accepted by a Human Resources or Talent Acquisition manager, or member of the talent acquisition team. Hiring managers and employees of Jensen Hughes are not authorized to accept resumes, engage in fee-based searches through recruiting firms or sign a search agreement. Please note this policy does not apply to “staffing firms” or firms that are involved with hiring temporary staff. Any recruiting agency interested in being considered may contact our recruiting team at jensenhughesrecruiting.com.

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