Senior Construction Finance Analyst (On-site)

M.C. Dean, Inc.; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 94,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision, life, and​dis

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401k Retirement Plan

Military Reserve pay offset

Paid maternity leave

Job summary

M.C. Dean, Inc. in Frederick, MD is seeking a self-starting Finance Coordinator to join the on-site project team on multi-year construction programs.

The role focuses on budgeting, cost control, and procurement planning to keep projects cash-positive and compliant with contracts. You will partner with project management to build budgets, monitor variances, manage cash flow, and prepare monthly cost reports and cost-plus billing submissions.

Qualifications

• The incumbent must have five years of related experience.
• Knowledge of general accounting principles.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Attention to detail in completing work tasks.
• Ability to work independently and manage own deadlines.
• Strong organization, communication, and analytical skills.
• Use of accounting principles to solve problems.

Responsibilities

• Engage with project management team to come up with accurate budgets and manpower forecast for multi-year construction project.
• Monitor and control indirect costs by performing budget to actual analysis on weekly basis; identifying and eliminating root cause for variances.
• Establish accurate cash flow forecast to ensure the project is cash-positive for the duration; monitor monthly to ensure the forecast remains accurate and job stays cash-positive for the duration. Take necessary steps to adjust forecast as needed.
• Ensure accurate and timely complex multi-million cost-plus billing submission on monthly basis.
• Lead procurement planning effort for the project. Work closely with project management team to come up with a detailed procurement plan for the project after award; ensure compliance and logistics are included in the plan.
• Help project team procure the job according to plan before 20% completion.
• Perform monthly analysis of actual bought vs plan; ensure acceptable justification prior to adjusting the plan.
• Assist project management team in establishing Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) at the time of award.
• Assist with maintenance of WBS responsibilities at the project level.
• Ensure WBS is maintained throughout the project duration.
• Assist project team with monthly financial forms:
• Provide cost analysis and require explanation of variances from the project team.
• Help project management team in preparation monthly financial forms for review with management.
• Ensure acceptable justification for all found variances (fades/gains).

Skills

Five years' experience

Accounting principles

Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Independent work

Organization

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance, or related field

Job description

M.C. Dean, Inc. in Frederick, MD is seeking a self-starting Finance Coordinator to join the on-site project team on multi-year construction programs.

The role focuses on budgeting, cost control, and procurement planning to keep projects cash-positive and compliant with contracts. You will partner with project management to build budgets, monitor variances, manage cash flow, and prepare monthly cost reports and cost-plus billing submissions.