Remote Project Controls Analyst: Forecasting & Finance

Maximus; Helena (MT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Maximus is seeking a Project Controls Analyst to support the Federal Civilian portfolio by partnering with Finance, Operations, Project Management, and Contracts to manage project financial performance. This role is remote.

Key duties include producing accurate project financial reporting, preparing labor and ODCs for invoicing, performing forecasting and variance analysis (EAC/ETC), and supporting billing and revenue recognition while coordinating with stakeholders.

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 (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

Excel

Office applications

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

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

Tools

TM1

Costpoint

Job description

Maximus is seeking a Project Controls Analyst to support the Federal Civilian portfolio by partnering with Finance, Operations, Project Management, and Contracts to manage project financial performance. This role is remote.

Key duties include producing accurate project financial reporting, preparing labor and ODCs for invoicing, performing forecasting and variance analysis (EAC/ETC), and supporting billing and revenue recognition while coordinating with stakeholders.