Remote Project Controls Analyst – Finance & Projects

Maximus; Montpelier (VT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Maximus is seeking a Project Controls Analyst to support the Federal Civilian portfolio, partnering with Finance, Operations, Project Management, and Contracts to manage project financial performance. This is a remote position and requires a Bachelor's degree with 3–5 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities include month-end close, forecasting, variance analysis, invoicing, and cost reporting. Strong Excel, TM1, and Costpoint proficiency are preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate project financial reporting results for submission to corporate finance and project management.
• Prepare labor and ODCs for client invoicing and cost reporting; ensure all costs on the invoice are accurate and reconciled.
• 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 required reporting of accounts receivable and reconciliations.
• Track financial status by monitoring variances from forecasts and investigate unusual variances.
• 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.
• Perform forecasting and variance analysis, including EAC/ETC support.
• Handle project reporting, labor and ODC monitoring; track funding and backlog.

Skills

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Variance analysis

Project controls

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

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

Tools

TM1

Costpoint

Excel

Job description

Maximus is seeking a Project Controls Analyst to support the Federal Civilian portfolio, partnering with Finance, Operations, Project Management, and Contracts to manage project financial performance. This is a remote position and requires a Bachelor's degree with 3–5 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities include month-end close, forecasting, variance analysis, invoicing, and cost reporting. Strong Excel, TM1, and Costpoint proficiency are preferred.