Remote Project Controls Analyst | Forecasting & Reporting

Maximus; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Maximus is seeking a Project Controls Analyst to support the Federal Civilian portfolio, collaborating with Finance, Operations, Project Management, and Contracts to ensure accurate financial results and reliable decision support. This remote role supports project forecasting, cost reporting, and revenue recognition while working with multiple program managers and stakeholders across the portfolio.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting and have 3–5 years of relevant

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or related field required.
• 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; reconcile costs to the accounting system.
• Assist program control staff with ad hoc financial and cost analysis.
• Provide analytical support for accounts receivable and reconciliations.
• Track financial status by monitoring variances from forecasts and investigate irregular variances.
• Monitor fulfillment expenses against forecast assumptions.
• Review vendor invoices for accuracy and monitor payment status.
• Support month-end close activities including revenue adjustment and accrual.
• Perform forecasting and variance analysis (EAC/ETC) and track project performance against plan.
• Handle project reporting, labor and ODC monitoring, funding, and contract modification tracking.
• Support billing and revenue recognition to ensure costs are billable and revenue is recorded accurately.

Skills

Financial analysis

Attention to detail

Communication of results

Cross-functional collaboration

Deadline-driven

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business Administration/Economics

Tools

Excel

Costpoint

TM1

Job description

Maximus is seeking a Project Controls Analyst to support the Federal Civilian portfolio, collaborating with Finance, Operations, Project Management, and Contracts to ensure accurate financial results and reliable decision support. This remote role supports project forecasting, cost reporting, and revenue recognition while working with multiple program managers and stakeholders across the portfolio.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting and have 3–5 years of relevant